Anthony A. D'Apice

Mr. Anthony A. “Tony” D’Apice, age 94, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Hudson Manor Assisted Living Facility in Tampa. Born in Utica on June 21, 1919, Anthony was the son of the late Rosario and Mary Ann (Sarno) D’Apice. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. A member of the Greatest Generation, Tony proudly and honorably served his country during World War II from 1941-1945 as a member of the United States Army Air Corps, rising to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant Medic. On September 22, 1945 he married the former Ena Marquis Robb with whom he shared 63 wonderful years prior to her passing on April 13, 2009. Tony enjoyed his life work as the owner and operator, along with his brother Charles, of D & D Advertising Agency located on Conkling Ave. Upon relocating to Tampa Tony accepted the position of Supervisor of Central Printing in the Hillsborough County School District. Tony was a loving and devoted patriarch who worked to provide for his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking and creating miniature buildings of exacting scale and detail. Today, some of his work can be seen on display at the Landmark Society of Greater Utica's Rutger Park. He was a man who could work on and fix anything that he put his mind to. He was a member of the New Hartford Historical Society and a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, where he faithfully performed his duties as an Altar Server for many years. Tony is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bill Heilig of Tampa, FL; his sons and daughters-in-law, Ross and Priscilla D’Apice of New City, NY, and Robb and Connie D’Apice of New Hartford; his grandchildren, Tony and Katie D’Apice, Elycia and Joseph Solimene, Raquel D'Apice-Friedman and Jonathan Friedman, Mark and Libby Heilig, Joseph and Lenora D’Apice, Pamela D'Apice-Longobardi, and Karen Elena D’Apice; and his great-grandchildren, Addison and Gavin D’Apice, Gwendolyn Helen, Catherine Grace, John William and Margaret Rose Heilig; Joseph Jr., Elaina, Alexander and Daniella Solimene; Alessandra and Victoria D’Apice, and the anticipated arrival of great-granddaughter, Gianna D’Apice; Joseph Longobardi, and Benjamin Friedman. He also leaves behind his brothers and sisters-in-law, Rosario Jr. and Artie D’Apice, and Frank and Nellie D’Apice, all of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sisters, Josephine, Carmelita, Louisa, Rita, and Gloria; and his brothers, Charles, and Rocco. The family will honor and commemorate Anthony’s life at a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anthony’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno, with Military Honors conferred. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony's memory to the All Children's Hospital, 501 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; envelopes will be available at the mass. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Anthony A. D'Apice

June 21, 1919 - December 17, 2013