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April 2, 2016

Veteran

Louis A. Tonry

Tonry, Louis A. “Lou” of Hingham, died April 2, 2016.  

Lou was born in Somerville and lived most of his life on the South Shore, Cape Cod and in Florida.  He was a United States Navy Aviator, serving as a carrier pilot.  After WWII, Lou graduated from Bowdoin College where he received his Bachelor’s degree.  He was the former president of Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc., his family insurance agency.  Lou enjoyed sailing on his sailboat, flying his plane and playing golf, tennis and squash.  He also spent much time restoring old antique cars.  Lou’s main passion was his family and spending time with those he loved.  He will be sadly missed for his positive attitude.

Beloved husband of Georgia Tonry (Kacos) of Hingham.  Loving father of Susan Kelley and her husband David of NV, Robert Tonry of Scituate, Louis Tonry Jr. and his wife Deanne of Quincy, stepfather of Richard Traina of Sterling, Carl Traina and his wife Dr. Joyce of Hingham, Dr. Pamela Traina and her husband Mike Reynolds of OR, Dr. Valerie Traina and her husband William Orr of CA.  Devoted Grampa of Christian, Lauren, Kelsey, Luke, Rochelle, Robin, Zachary, Adam, Jocelyn and Alexandra.  Caring son of the late Albert and Flora Tonry.  Brother of Justine Sedegren of CT and the late Herbert Tonry, Richard Tonry and Ruth Ann Roberts. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-7 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A celebration of life services will be held on Wednesday at 6 PM in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham.