Antone M. (Tony) Maseda Jr. of Oak Bluffs died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 13. He was 91.

He was born in Vineyard Haven on Dec. 10, 1929 to Antone and Alexandra Maseda. He graduated from the Tisbury School and went to work as a carpenter at H.C. Hancock and Son. On Sept. 6, 1951, he entered the Army. After completing an airborne course at Fort Benning, Ga., he was part of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Tony returned to the Island and continued his carpentry career, eventually going into business for himself. He was a volunteer Oak Bluffs firefighter for 20 years and a member of the American Legion of Vineyard Haven.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed shellfishing and hosting many clam boils with family and friends at his home. Upon retirement, he took up golf and bowling. He also loved to travel.

He is survived by his son James M. Maseda and his wife Wendy of Oak Bluffs; his daughter Antoinette Reid and her husband Jeffrey of Pawtucket R.I.; his grandchildren Evan Reid and his wife Melanie Delaney-Reid, and their daughter Leonora Jane Reid; Randolph Reid and his fiancee Amanda Reid; Austin Reid and his friend Luisa Santos; and Brendan Maseda and his friend Katherine Ronan.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Bluffs, followed by a potluck reception at the PA Club.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, online at https://hospiceofmv.org/donations/, or by mail to P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

For online tributes and information, visit chapmanfuneral.com.