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- Anthony R. “Tony” “Butch” Forgione, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Marianna (Cammarata) Forgione.
Anthony attended local schools and was a 1964 graduate of Trott Vocational High School. He served in the Army National Guard for six years until his honorable discharge in 1971. Anthony was employed as a Laborer with Local 91 for many years prior to his retirement in 2007. He also owned and operated Tony Forgione Antiques for many years.
Anthony enjoyed antiquing and collecting model trains. Following his retirement, he also enjoyed going to the local coffee shops. Above all, Anthony centered his life around his family and especially loved spending time with them.
Anthony is survived by his children, Terri (Tino) Stinis, Denise (Matthew) Seelbach and Cathy (Joseph) Paonessa; two grandchildren, Jack and Jenna Seelbach; his sister, Anita (late Anthony) Tavano and many beloved nieces, nephews and several cousins who were like siblings to him. He was predeceased by Lois Skurzewski and his siblings, Frank (late Carmella) Forgione, Armand (late Elizabeth) Forgione, Joan (late Joseph) Moraca, Delores Pietrocarlo, Mary (late Robert) Moore and an infant sibling, Anthony Forgione, Jr.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 14 from 3 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday at 9:15 A.M., followed by Anthony’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. John De LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to the Niagara County S.P.C.A. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1945 - 2022 (~ 77 years)