Bando, Anthony V. - Of Medford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was 87.

Born in Quincy. He was the son of the late Anthony and Doris (Smith) Bando. Anthony had strong family values. His family was his world, he would always tell everyone how proud he was of his children and especially his grandchildren. Hearing his grandchildren call his name would always bring a smile to his face. Family traditions were important to him. So every year the Bando family would pack up and go on vacation to York Beach. This tradition is still being passed down to each generation after him.  Anthony enjoyed to golf, and watching any sports teams that were not Boston related. He was an active man who enjoyed jogging around town. He also jogged in the Doc Linsky Road Race with his son. Cars were another passion of his. He always took the best care of his cars. They were always pristine as if they just came off the show room floor, no matter how old they were. On his down time, he enjoyed a glass of wine while listening to some Frank Sinatra. Anthony's love for his family was deep and he will be greatly missed.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Jean M. (Scales) Bando. Devoted father of Kathy Bates and her husband Mark of Medford,Joanie Kwiatkowski and her husband Joseph of Hudson, NH, Anthony V. Bando Jr and his wife Darlene of Yorke, Maine, Charles "Chuck" Bando and his wife Judy of Yorke, Maine. Cherished and loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Michael Dow of FLA, and Charles Dow of Hopkinton and the late June Gunther and Eileen Willis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephew

Calling hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Wednesday December 13th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St. Medford at 11:30AM.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Services will conclude with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anthony's name to American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75231

Late U.S Marine Corps Vet, Korean War.