Anthony G. Vahey, Jr. passed peacefully at his Wellesley home December 1, 2024 with his family by his side. Born September 10, 1936, he was 88 years old. Born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts, nicknamed "Sonny" as a child. A graduate of Watertown High, he was captain of both the hockey and golf teams. He also played football and basketball. He truly valued the many years spent caddying at Oakley Country Club in Watertown.

He was the son of the late Anthony G. Vahey and Katherine (Grant) Vahey. He met his wife Marsha (Schools) Vahey of Waltham, MA and married 6 months later. His true soulmate, they have been married for over 63 years.
Tony attended the University of Kentucky while in the Army and stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky. After returning home to Massachusetts, he worked for over 30 years as a salesman for Boston Beverage and then Capital Liquors. After retiring from the liquor industry, he worked part time on the greens crew for Pat Daly at Framingham CC. He also worked part time at Wellesley College. Wherever he worked, he always made great friends.

Tony was an avid golfer, growing up he played in many junior tournaments. He was a longtime volunteer rules official for Mass Golf. He was a member at Nehoiden Golf Club in Wellesley for over 50 years, where he won many club championships. He set the Nehoiden course record in 1981 with a score of 66. He won the Adams Bowl, Schofield Bowl and Igoe Memorial at Wellesley Country Club with his son, along with numerous top 10 finishes in the Mass Golf Father Son Tournament. He notably placed second in a four day international father son tournament in Ireland. Tony's consistent driving of the golf ball proved so reliable, that after those four rounds in Ireland, he never lost a golf ball. His biggest win was the 2003 Mass Golf Super Sr Championship at Brae Burn Country Club. He shot his age many times starting at age 76. When he was 80 he beat his age shooting 76.

He was a true Boston Sports fan. He was fortunate to have Bruins season tickets from 1967-1975 and was one of the lucky spectators along with Marsha to see Bobby Orr fly through the air in 1970.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, known to them as Grampie. Chatham was a special place to him because of the endless summer memories made there with his family. He was affectionately named "the donut man" by one grandchild for the many times he would bring donuts to sporting events and family gatherings.

He leaves behind his loving wife Marsha (Schools) of 63 years and his two children Edward Vahey and wife Moira (Sisk) of Wellesley and his daughter Kelly Murphy and husband John of New Canaan, Connecticut. His grandchildren Samantha (Vahey) Gallagher (Sean), Elizabeth Vahey, Charlotte Vahey, Owen Vahey, Sarah Murphy and Jack Murphy and Great Grandchildren Penny Gallagher and Sean Gallagher. Also his brother William Vahey of York, Maine, along with many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother David "Butch" Vahey and sister Mary Tinker. His family was from Watertown and Antigonish Nova Scotia.

In lieu of flowers please give to the Francis Ouimet Fund https://www.ouimet.org/ . A service to celebrate Tony's life will be on Wednesday, December 4 with visiting hours at Henry J. Burke Funeral Home, 56 Washington Street, Wellesley from 8:30 am - 9:30 am and the church service to follow at St. Paul's Parish, 502 Washington Street, Wellesley.