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- Anthony D’Orazio, Jr., 86, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on November 5, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angeline M. (Penque) D’Orazio.
Tony came to the area in the late 1940s with his family, and graduated from Tonawanda High School. He married Delilah A. “Dolly” (McWilliams) D’Orazio in New Jersey. Dolly predeceased him on March 2, 2020. Tony was employed as a Driver Safety Trainer for Union Carbide in Suffield, CT, California, and New Jersey for 30 years, retiring in 1991. Most recently, he was employed as a Butcher at Tops Market on Grand Island, retiring in 2016. Tony was an Honorary Member of RBMC Motorcycle Club. He ran as the Independence Party Nominee for Erie County Comptroller in 2013, and was a past candidate for Grand Island Town Council. Tony enjoyed golfing, tinkering with cars and bikes, mowing the lawn, and walking his dog, Poe. In addition, he enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and Solitare, and petting his cat Reilly while watching TV. He was also an extra in the Paul Newman and Anthony Perkins movie, WUSA.
Tony is survived by his children, Dawn D’Orazio, Anthony (Lisa) D’Orazio, III, Scott (Dena) D’Orazio, Lisa (Gary) Eckis, and Kim (Brian) Yohe; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; his sister, Ida (late Edwin) Veihdeffer, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife of 42 years, Tony was predeceased by his son David (Leesa) D’Orazio, his grandson, Vincent (Jaime) D’Orazio, and his brothers, Albert (Dorothy) D’Orazio and Luigi (late Reta) D’Orazio.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 3 -7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held at 7 PM. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1935 - 2021 (86 years)