Tony Antonini

Tony Antonini Jr. age 85, passed away from Alzheimer’s at his home in Bunker Hill on December 7, 2021. Born May 6, 1936, in Jackson CA, to Tony and Helen Antonini, later raised by his dad Tony and stepmother Ruth. Tony is survived by his wife of 56 years Pat, his four children: Tammy Accinelli (Paul), Terri Ball (Jon), Steve Antonini (Janet) and Lisa Antonini Linker (Charles), his nine grandchildren: Danny, Tara, Joe, Katie, Jodie, Katie, Jenae, Jillian and Joe, seven great grandchildren: Rhylee, Briana, Taylor, Blake, Austin, Addison and Brendan, his sister Nancy Santinelli, and brothers Fred Antonini (Becky) and Bill Dodson (Sue). Tony lived in Bunker Hill and loved spending days at the hillside home he was raised in. As a member of the Italian Benevolent Society for over 51 years he often carried the Flag leading the parade. He enjoyed spending time with wife Pat and friends at the Jackson Elks Lodge. Tony was a proud Army veteran and was in the grocery business for 50 years starting at Washington Market when he was 17 years old. He was the smiling produce man at Peek Hill in Jackson finishing his career at Pokerville Market in Plymouth. In retirement, Pat and Tony enjoyed traveling and made many friends on their adventures.