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Stoughton Obituary: Anthony P. Felos, Jr.

Anthony P. Felos, Jr., 69, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a short illness. He was the loving husband of Kristine "Tina" Nielsen Felos.

Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School and The Massachusetts Maritime Academy on the USTS Bay State.

He was a resident of Blanchard Township, Maine for the past 27 years, previously living in Stoughton for over 40 years.

Tony was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Merchant Marines, proudly serving as lieutenant on the submarine USS Cavalla and the Navy Oiler USS Caloosahatchee AO-98. After his naval service, he worked for the family business, Twin-Kee Rainwear, in Stoughton as an accountant.

Tony ran the Boston Marathon and hiked Glacier National Park with his son. After retirement and moving to Maine, he became a horseback riding guide, before enjoying his own horses at his home. He continued to be an active outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, camping and practicing martial arts and Tai-Chi.

In addition to his wife, he will also be missed by his son Anthony P. Felos III of Sharon and his daughter Suzanne E. Felos Soules of Texas.

He was the brother of Janet Jones of Marshfield and Elaine Felos Ostrander of Harwich and was predeceased by his half sisters, Maryanne Felos DeCoster, Theresa Felos Perry, his half brother Chester Gasunas, and his parents, Anthony and Helen Felos of Stoughton.

Tony is also survived by his former wife, Robin Felos of West Bridgewater, 9 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Felos family mausoleum at Melrose Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or www.dana-farber.org.


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