Anthony J.

Salamone

Anthony J. Salamone, 77, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough.

Tony was born August 7, 1949, in Portland, Maine. The son of Anthony N. Salamone and Gertrude (Tena) L. Fournier. He graduated from South Portland High School, Class of 1967 and attended the University of Southern Maine. He was a US Army Veteran and served in the Viet Nam War. He retired from the United Parcel Service, where he worked for 37 years.

Tony was a gifted athlete who pitched 4 no hitters during his Little League and Senior League years. He was a big Boston sports fan. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed many hunting seasons hunting rabbit and deer with his father, brothers, uncles, cousins, and friends. Tony would be the first in the woods and the last to leave.

He was a lover of dogs and was always eager to "dog sit" for his family and friend's dogs.

He enjoyed walking the neighborhoods of South Portland, often walking to Willard Beach to spend time with his good buddy Dennis. He enjoyed spending time at the Oxford Casino and playing golf with his friends.

Tony was a good friend to many.

Tony is preceded in death by his parents.

Tony is survived by his brothers Henry of Portland, Larry and wife Joanna of Gorham, Gary and wife Diane of Gray, sister Valerie and husband Jeff of Gorham and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Tony at the Elks Lodge, 1945 Congress Street, Portland, on Friday December 4th at 1:00p.m. 

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092

Tony's family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to all the staff from The Gorham House Memory Care Unit and from The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.