Anthony J. DePaolo

Scarborough - Anthony J. DePaolo (Jazzy), 94 years old, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough. Part of the Greatest Generation, Anthony was born in Portland on November 29, 1924 to the late Santo and Molly (Napolitano) DePaolo. Anthony was raised in Portland and graduated from Portland High School Class of 1942. Like many young men of that generation, Anthony put his country before his own well-being and enlisted in the United States Army to protect the freedom of our country. Anthony served in the 4th Armored Division of General Patton's Third Army in the European Theater of World War II. In general, most Armored Divisions of that time had nicknames, however, the actions of the soldiers of the 4th Armored Division never adopted an official nickname, but their motto was "They shall be known by their deeds alone." Upon his honorable discharge, Anthony returned to Maine to begin the rest of his life. He owned several businesses throughout the years, everything from pizza shops to dry wall businesses to race horses. However, he always joked that he made a living for over 70 years from his enjoyment and skill at gambling. Anthony was a thrifty yet very generous man. He would dicker over the price of artichokes or peppers but would gladly give hundreds of dollars to family and friends without hesitation. He had a great sense of humor and was liked by everyone. When asked at the veteran's home when he had retired, he said "94 years ago". Simply put, he was the type of guy that did it his way. He was a kind and generous man who loved his family and shared his blessings with family and friends. Anthony is predeceased by his first wife Concetta Lavigne, brothers, Vincenzo "Jimmy" DePaolo and Camillo "Tommy" DePaolo. He is survived by his children, Anthony DePaolo, Jr. and his wife Jane, Steven DePaolo and Betsy Radford, and Thomas DePaolo and Melissa Adams. He was "Papa Paolo" to 3 grandchildren, Nicholas DePaolo, Concetta DePaolo Rader, and Steven DePaolo II and 5 great-grandchildren, Ceanna DePaolo, Samuel DePaolo, Megan Rader, Abby Rader and Steven DePaolo III (SJ). He is also survived by his ex wife, Donna DePaolo, sister, Linda Powell and brother, Michael DePaolo, and several other extended family members and friends. Services will be be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel on Thursday, September 19 at 11AM. Interment with Military Honors will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Anthony's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Maine Veterans' Home, Maine Veterans' Homes, to: 460 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330