Anthony R. Abbruzzo, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carmen and Angela Maria (Conti) (Palazzo) Abbruzzo.
Tony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In the late 1930s, he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps Forestry in Idaho and NY. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from November 21, 1942, until his honorable discharge on October 28, 1943. On December 5, 1957, he married Lorraine M. (Greco) Abbruzzo at St. Michael's Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tony was employed at Hooker Chemical Co., later known as Occidental Chemical Corp., in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired in 1982 after 38 years of service. Following his retirement he worked with the Green Thumb Program for the New York State Parks Department.
Mr. Abbruzzo enjoyed playing cards, dancing, going to the movies and was a member of the Cristoforo Colombo Society in Niagara Falls, NY.
He loved socializing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends during the winter months in Florida. Tony was also an incredibly generous, kind-hearted man and always helped others in need. But most of all, he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Anthony is survived by two sons, Michael A. Abbruzzo (fiancee Diane Perrell) of North Royalton, OH and Carl (Susan) Ciadella of Las Vegas, NV; three granddaughters, Lisa Abbruzzo (fiance Dale Papes), Stephanie Abbruzzo and Brianne Abbruzzo; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister, Benjamin (late Rose) Palazzo, Gene (late Florence) Palazzo, Onofrio (late Rose) Palazzo and Millie (late Anthony) Gravante.
Tony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In the late 1930s, he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps Forestry in Idaho and NY. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from November 21, 1942, until his honorable discharge on October 28, 1943. On December 5, 1957, he married Lorraine M. (Greco) Abbruzzo at St. Michael's Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tony was employed at Hooker Chemical Co., later known as Occidental Chemical Corp., in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired in 1982 after 38 years of service. Following his retirement he worked with the Green Thumb Program for the New York State Parks Department.
Mr. Abbruzzo enjoyed playing cards, dancing, going to the movies and was a member of the Cristoforo Colombo Society in Niagara Falls, NY.
He loved socializing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends during the winter months in Florida. Tony was also an incredibly generous, kind-hearted man and always helped others in need. But most of all, he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Anthony is survived by two sons, Michael A. Abbruzzo (fiancee Diane Perrell) of North Royalton, OH and Carl (Susan) Ciadella of Las Vegas, NV; three granddaughters, Lisa Abbruzzo (fiance Dale Papes), Stephanie Abbruzzo and Brianne Abbruzzo; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister, Benjamin (late Rose) Palazzo, Gene (late Florence) Palazzo, Onofrio (late Rose) Palazzo and Millie (late Anthony) Gravante.
Anthony R. Abbruzzo, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carmen and Angela Maria (Conti) (Palazzo) Abbruzzo.
Tony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In the late 1930s, he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps Forestry in Idaho and NY. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from November 21, 1942, until his honorable discharge on October 28, 1943. On December 5, 1957, he married Lorraine M. (Greco) Abbruzzo at St. Michael's Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tony was employed at Hooker Chemical Co., later known as Occidental Chemical Corp., in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired in 1982 after 38 years of service. Following his retirement he worked with the Green Thumb Program for the New York State Parks Department.
Mr. Abbruzzo enjoyed playing cards, dancing, going to the movies and was a member of the Cristoforo Colombo Society in Niagara Falls, NY.
He loved socializing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends during the winter months in Florida. Tony was also an incredibly generous, kind-hearted man and always helped others in need. But most of all, he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Anthony is survived by two sons, Michael A. Abbruzzo (fiancee Diane Perrell) of North Royalton, OH and Carl (Susan) Ciadella of Las Vegas, NV; three granddaughters, Lisa Abbruzzo (fiance Dale Papes), Stephanie Abbruzzo and Brianne Abbruzzo; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister, Benjamin (late Rose) Palazzo, Gene (late Florence) Palazzo, Onofrio (late Rose) Palazzo and Millie (late Anthony) Gravante.
Tony was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. In the late 1930s, he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps Forestry in Idaho and NY. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from November 21, 1942, until his honorable discharge on October 28, 1943. On December 5, 1957, he married Lorraine M. (Greco) Abbruzzo at St. Michael's Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tony was employed at Hooker Chemical Co., later known as Occidental Chemical Corp., in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired in 1982 after 38 years of service. Following his retirement he worked with the Green Thumb Program for the New York State Parks Department.
Mr. Abbruzzo enjoyed playing cards, dancing, going to the movies and was a member of the Cristoforo Colombo Society in Niagara Falls, NY.
He loved socializing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends during the winter months in Florida. Tony was also an incredibly generous, kind-hearted man and always helped others in need. But most of all, he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Anthony is survived by two sons, Michael A. Abbruzzo (fiancee Diane Perrell) of North Royalton, OH and Carl (Susan) Ciadella of Las Vegas, NV; three granddaughters, Lisa Abbruzzo (fiance Dale Papes), Stephanie Abbruzzo and Brianne Abbruzzo; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister, Benjamin (late Rose) Palazzo, Gene (late Florence) Palazzo, Onofrio (late Rose) Palazzo and Millie (late Anthony) Gravante.
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