Olga Antone

Olga Antone, 96, of Hudson, NH, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, Olga was the daughter of the late Gus and Zachary Gaches. She grew up alongside her beloved sister, the late Helen Klamka, and her husband Fred Klamka of Fairfield, CT, and was especially close with her cousins, the late Helen Gaches Demetros and her husband Peter Demetros of Stamford, CT, and the late Rose Gaches of Bridgeport, CT. Together, they shared a lifetime of family gatherings, laughter, and love as they raised their children and built enduring family bonds. In her early years, Olga worked as an executive secretary for the A&P Supermarket executive offices in Manhattan, NY. After marrying the love of her life, the late James Antone of Albany, NY, in 1954, she devoted herself to raising their family. The couple shared 49 wonderful years together, residing in Locust Valley, NY; Ridgefield, CT; and eventually Hudson, NH. Once her children were grown, Olga returned to the workforce, first at the YWCA in Nashua and later as an Admissions Secretary at Mount Saint Mary High School in Nashua. Known affectionately by students as “Auggie,” she was a compassionate listener and a warm, trusted presence to many young people who sought her guidance and friendship. A lifelong traveler, Olga’s favorite destination was Hawaii, which she visited more than 14 times, most recently at the age of 90. She explored the U.S. and Canada, visiting many National Parks, and embarked on numerous cruises and tours — from Alaska and the Mediterranean to Germany, Austria, the Italian Alps, and Switzerland. Along the way, she formed friendships that spanned from Georgia to Australia and South Africa. More recently with her children, a Viking ocean cruise from Amsterdam to Normandy to Barcelona and the Spanish Coast. Olga especially cherished her travels with her husband and close friends Jim and Joan Graziano. Together, the four were affectionately dubbed “the Rat Pack” — a bond and friendship that lasted a lifetime. In later years, Olga enjoyed car rides along the New England coast, visits to Long Sands Beach in Maine, and trips to Gloucester, MA. Whether on a cruise ship, at a casino listening to the cheerful clinking of coins, or simply sharing ice cream with her family, Olga found joy wherever she went. Olga is survived by her loving children, her son Gregory J. Antone of Hampton, NH, and her daughter Lisa Antone of Hudson, NH. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins who will forever cherish her memory. Olga will be remembered as a sweet, caring, and loving woman who had the kindest smile and warmest hugs. She had a gift for making everyone feel like family — so much so that many thought of her as a “second mom.” A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street, Hudson, NH. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, 500 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH. Family and friends are kindly asked to meet at the church. Burial will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olga’s loving memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Olga’s warmth, grace, and love will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her.