Anerio  P.  Cincotta – 82, of Stoneham and formerly of North Reading, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Winchester Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Born in North Reading on May 18, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Raphael (Tellerino) Cincotta.

Anerio trained in construction, demolitions and firearms as a soldier with the U.S. Army Reserves Combat Engineers. He has been a resident of Stoneham for the past 57 years. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the Republican National Committee.

As a young man he worked as a driver for Fox & Ginn Freight Trucking Company, and had a small gunsmith business in his garage named Al’s Gun Shop. As his business grew, with his wife by his side, he expanded into firearms, camping gear and general sporting goods, opening “Sportsland”, a place for outdoor enthusiasts.

He owned and operated Northeast Auto Body & Towing Service for several years, eventually transitioning to the general manager and claims adjuster for Peter Fuller Cadillac in Boston.

He also worked for the North Shore Bus Company where he prepared competitive bids and managed a fleet of school buses, providing transportation to many communities throughout Massachusetts.

Anerio owned and operated Cincotta Express, Inc., a nationwide moving and storage company. He was an agent for National Van Lines, which hauled commercial products and household goods for the Department of Defense.  He developed the business into a fleet of tractor-trailers and moving trucks.  He owned several storage warehouse facilities in northern Massachusetts and opened a second location in Atlanta, Georgia.  He enjoyed being on the road driving his tractor-trailer, exploring and looking for adventure.

A lifelong entrepreneur and businessman he recognized opportunity others could not see.  He was a strong man with a vision, always thinking of ways to generate income and grow his businesses.  He was willing to take calculated risks and challenges most people would not attempt. In business he had successes and failures, learning lessons along the way. Life was not always perfect; there were a few bumps along his chosen path but he never let missteps define who he was. He enjoyed talking with people and could tell a story that would leave you wondering if it was fact or fiction. He enjoyed working with his hands and seemed to always know just how to fix something.

He loved trucks, tractors, equipment and tools. He was an avid reader and enjoyed history and politics. In his retirement he bought and sold antiques.

Anerio enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved his family and provided a good life for them.

Family members include his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn I. (Cerino) Cincotta; his son, Paul M. Cincotta and his wife Erin; his daughter, Deborah J. See and her husband Jonathan; grandchildren, Melissa LaMalfa, Jonathan P., Courtney, Thomas, Lillian and Rebecca See, Caroline and Richard Cintcotta; great grandchildren, Luciana LaMalfa and Carter Lawson; his brother, Richard Correlle. He was the brother of the late Paul, Lou, Bernie and Tony Correlle, Jennie Collins and Mary Grecco. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Compassionate Care ALS, website –www.ccals.org