A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on East Boston, Mass. on Monday, March 16, 2020 for Dante M. Memmolo, Jr., who passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Mass. on March 11, 2020. He was 75 years of age.

Dante had a lifelong career in the dental industry as a sales representative and covered territory in New England, upstate New York and the South. His companies included SS White, Rower (Healthco) Dental, Henry J. Bosworth and Dux Dental. In his retirement, Dante enjoyed a part-time job as a sales associate for Brooks Brothers at the Premium Outlets in Merrimack, N.H., while continuing as an independent representative of dental products. 

Dante loved meeting people. His sense of humor and ability to engage others allowed him to easily turn strangers into friends. Photography became his passion upon retirement. He sought opportunities to learn and practice new skills, excelling in night photography and cityscapes. Dante was a daily walker, enjoyed folk music, travel, and spending time with family and friends. 

Dante was proud to serve his country in the Massachusetts Air National Guard with his father and brothers. He was keenly interested in aviation history and served as vice president of the Massachusetts Air National Guard Historical Association.

He is the devoted son of the late Lt. Col. Dante M. Memmolo, & Mary R. (Laurano) Memmolo. Cherished brother of Mary Jane Marcucci of Newburyport, MA and Margaret A. Shand (Michael) of Barrington, RI. Dante was predeceased by his brother Michael and his twin, Anthony. The beloved nephew of Stanley Buonagurio & Gloria Laurano, both of East Boston. Dear brother-in-law of Patricia Memmolo of Bradenton, FL. Adored uncle of Michael Memmolo (Tricia) of Tigard, OR, Andrea Currier (Michael) of Bradenton, FL, David Memmolo (Jessica) of Oceanside, CA, Mary Canelas (Paul) of Hudson, NH, Annemarie Butler (Bret) of Newburyport, MA, Jayne Millerick of Bow, NH, Elizabeth Marcucci of Epping, NH, Benjamin Shand of NYC & Grace Shand of Providence, RI. He is also lovingly survived by many grandnieces, grandnephews, treasured cousins, friends & colleagues. Remembrances may be made to Massachusetts Air National Guard Historical Association (MANGHA), Inc., P.O. Box 38, 158 Reilly St., Otis ANGB, MA 02542. To online condolences, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com. Funeral Arrangements under the care and direction of the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere, MA.