South Berwick-Apicella, Anthony J., "Tony" at 81 years of age, beloved husband of 51 years to Ruth "Ruthie" (Horrigan) Apicella of South Berwick, Maine died peacefully at home on Tuesday January 9, 2024.
Born and raised in Malden,  MA. He was the son of the late Louis and Antoinette (Itrato) Apicella.  He attended The Lynn Classical Trade School in Lynn, MA. He worked as a machinist and spent 32 years at The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he made lots of friends.  Anthony, Ruthie and their daughter Lisa moved up to South Berwick, Maine in 1986 so Anthony could be closer to work. Shortly before retiring from the Shipyard Anthony and Ruthie moved to Farmington, NH for 17 years.  They recently moved back to South Berwick to be closer to Lisa and her family.
He was known for his love of cars and keeping them showroom new.  He could talk endlessly about the newest model he was interested in or his Cadillac with it's V8 engine. He had a kind gentle heart, a sweet shy smile, a great love of all animals and the incredible ability to always hold on to hope.  Anthony fought a long hard battle with dementia and could not be counted out.  He had many strong come backs from illness the past few years. He will be greatly missed by everyone that loved him.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, friend and to his grandchildren "Bampa".
He is survived by his wife Ruth Apicella, daughter Lisa (Apicella)O'Neill and husband Paul O'Neill.  Grandchildren Kelsey O'Neill, Quint O'Neill and Madelyn O'Neill.  His oldest brother Frank Apicella and wife Deborah Apicella. His nieces and Nephews, Juliette Apicella, Louis Apicella, Frank Apicella, Louis Apicella, Steven Apicella, Joseph Apicella and Sherry Apicella Smith and her husband Don Smith.  Anthony is predeceased by his brother Joseph Apicella, wife Josephine Apicella, brother Louis Apicella and youngest brother James Apicella.
Friends are invited to visit with Tony's family on Friday January 19, 2024 from 11am to noon in the JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home where a funeral will be celebrated at noon followed by a luncheon. Care for the Apicella family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home.