Anthony Marchione

Anthony “Tony” Marchione of Hull passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his children.

Tony was born in Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria, Italy on December 18, 1936 to Quintino and Giuditta Marchione and was one of six siblings. Tony married his wife, Carmela on October 5, 1959, and they were lovingly married for 65 years until her passing on October 23, 2024. Together they had three children, Quintino, Frank, and Julianna. On March 8, 1970, Tony and his family moved to the United States and settled in Hull, Massachusetts, where he remained until his death.

Tony was best known in his community as “Tony the Barber.” He began his trade in 1954 in his hometown on the coast of Southern Italy. He opened his own barbershop at the age of 21. Upon his arrival to the United States, Tony began working at what would become Station 29 Barbershop, on Station Street in Hingham. He was in the same location, at the same chair, for 50 years. Cutting hair was his life’s passion, where he was able to make lifelong friends, and he enjoyed going to work every day because of these relationships. In 2020, Tony unfortunately retired, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He still spoke with his customers and friends from the shop often.

Tony was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. There was nothing he would not do for his family. Tony loved to bake and cook. His bread, cookies, and crostatas were unmatched. His family’s favorites were his chicken cutlets, rice croquettes and zucchini parmesan. He was an avid gardener. He loved to make espresso for his guests. He enjoyed grocery shopping and going to different stores to find the best deals. He also enjoyed watching the Italian channel every day.

Tony is survived by his children Quintino Marchione and wife Diane of Hingham, Frank Marchione and wife Regina of Hull, and Julianna “Julie” Gratta and husband Anthony of Hingham, grandchildren Cristina Barletto and husband Jim, Monica Kennedy and husband Pat, Alessandra Winter and husband Tim, Daniela Marchione, Isabella Hughes and husband Josh, Maria Marchione, Frankie Marchione, and Gabriela Marchione, and great-grandchildren Ava, James, Patrick, Grace, and Mila. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday, April 15th, 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald Street, Hingham. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull on Wednesday, April 16th at 10:00 AM. Burial at Saint Paul’s Cemetery in Hingham to follow.

The family would like to thank everyone at Norwell VNA and South Shore Hospital who were part of Anthony’s wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NVNA and South Shore Health Foundation in memory of Anthony.