Mr. Anthony J. "Tony" Falvo Jr.

Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” Falvo, Jr., age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Born in Utica on April 28, 1928, Anthony was the son of the late Anthony J. and Catherine (DeFazio) Falvo. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1946. Tony served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan with the Armed Forces Radio Service. Upon his discharge, he continued his education at Utica College of Syracuse University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Economics. On August 20, 1949 he married the former Evelyn Pucine with whom he shared 64 years as partners in all their life endeavors. Anthony worked at Utica Drop Forge in a management position before entering a partnership with his brothers in the operation of Commercial Wood Service as a skilled wood craftsman. He was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where he participated in the Choir. Previously, he was also a member of both the choirs at St. Paul's and Blessed Sacrament. Tony is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his children and their spouses, Francis “Franny” and Christine Falvo of Rome, Terese and Jan Malek of Herkimer, Christine Maslona and Richard Szymanski of Liverpool, Daniel and Diane Falvo of Marietta, GA, and his daughter-in-law, Joanne Falvo of Utica. He carried the memories of his sons and son-in-law with him daily, James A. Falvo, Anthony J. Falvo III, and John S. Maslona. He was blessed with his 15 beloved grandchildren; his 17 great-grandchildren; and his 2 great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers and sister-in-law, Vincent and Lenore Falvo, and Eugene A. Falvo, all of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws including William and Merinda Pucine, Angelo and Vanessa Pucine, and Nick Abdou. He was predeceased by his brother, Louis and Mae Falvo; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Congetta and Dominick Corradino, Rose and Alessandro Rosato, Jennie and Joe Falotico, Kathleen "Kay" and Jim LoRusso, and Jean Falvo; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Theresa Pucine; and his in-laws, Mary Abdou, Francis Pucine, and Richard Pucine. The family is grateful to the SUNY Upstate Medical Center Neuroscience Department’s outstanding physicians, nurses, and staff for the care and compassion accorded to Tony as well as his family. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Anthony’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 11:00 from the funeral home and at 12:00 noon at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno with final commendation and military honors conferred. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Anthony J. "Tony" Falvo Jr.

April 28, 1928 - October 21, 2013