Mr. Antonio John Ristaino
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Mr. Antonio John Ristaino

  • May 26, 1925 - December 20, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I love all the Ristainos. You have ALL helped me so much in my many times of need, I wish I...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Tina Canning - Ewa Beach , HI

“Tony's legacy is his progeny: Centered children of whom I'm proud to call second cousins. Teresa didn't hesitate to fly to San francisco to be with...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Ward & Susan Proescher - NV

“Jerry and I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Ristaino family during their time of sorrow. We will miss Tony. ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Jerry and Diane Cerone - MD

“Our deepest condolences to the Ristaino family and to all who knew and loved Pop. R.I.P. ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Rozi and Misi Bakó - VA

“Such a great man is he. ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: George L Deares - Forest Hill, MD

“I remember Tony as a friendly, conscientious guy, when I was working at what was then the U.S. Navy Engineering Experiment Station. We was one of...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Wayne Adamson

“To Pop's family: My deepest sympathy to the family. I met Pop on a trip to Italy with St. Mary's. I called him Pop too. He always had a smile on...Read More » ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Judy Youngblood - Annapolis, MD

“POP, I will miss you so much. You and Mother continue, through my memories of you, to witness how to approach life's ups and downs; with steadfast...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Bernadette - Annapolis, MD

“My deepest condolences are with my dear friend Teresa and her family. ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Michelle Ferguson - PA

“Pop, Though I never had much of a chance to show it, I loved you like I would my very own grandfather, and you will be sorely missed. But I have no...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Tom Bako - Washington, DC

“perpetuum amorem et gratiam When remembering my father, we have no choice but to smile. He was a happy, jocular man that loved a good...Read More » ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Madonna - Annapolis, MD

“I will greatly miss you, Pop, but I know that you are in a good place, and will continue to look over your children. Thank you for being such a great...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Teresa Ripley - Moscow, PA

“Mr. Ristaino you will be greatly missed but your legacy lives on thru your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You have instillled great...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Gene Sambataro - Clarksville, MD

“My heart goes out to you all; I will come to the visitation. You all were so good when my folks, Harold & Helen Molz died this past year. I remember...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Kitti Slone - Reston, VA

“Madonna i am so sorry about your dad,also sorry that i can't be there for you1 Dot ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Dot Frantum - FL - friend

“You will be dearly missed. It is an honor to have known you. ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Michael Chromczak - New Castle , DE

“Sorry for your loss. ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Kathy Fowler Charlie Brown's daughter


  • Family Photo, 1960
  • maria and pop
  • MaryLou & Tony
  • Pop with family 2010

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Antonio John Ristaino "Tony" age: 86 of Pendennis Mount, Annapolis for 40 years and
previously of 126 Market Street, Annapolis died December 20 following a heart attack.
Tony was born May 26, 1925 at 67 East Street, Annapolis to the late Carmine and Vincenza Alvino Ristaino. He graduated from the class of 1943 Annapolis High School and the class of 1945 Loyola College of Baltimore. He married his wife, Mary Louise Ristaino, in 1950. He was a Chemical Engineer for the Department of Defense, retired and went into business for himself doing engineering consulting and home inspections until the age of 79. He was a member of St. Mary's Church for 50 years and was a member of the choir and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Italian Businessmen's Association, and National Society of Professional Engineers. He enjoyed weightlifting and wrestling and was the 1943 Athlete of the Year at Annapolis High School and also won the South Atlantic Weightlifting Championship that year.
Tony was preceded in death in his beloved wife, who died in December 2003.
He is survived by five sons, Antonio A. Ristaino, Towson, Carmine P. Ristaino, Havelock, NC, Andre G. Ristaino, Carrboro, NC, Francesco V. Ristaino, Annapolis, and Peter A. Ristaino, Harwood; five daughters, Mary M. Fowler, Denton, Bernadette M. Cole, Annapolis, Teresa M. Ripley, Moscow, PA, Madonna A. Ristaino, Annapolis and Pia M. Abell,, Towson; 38 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. , Monday at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9 a.m., Tuesday, December 27 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.