Anthony N. "Tony" Trunfio

Mr. Anthony N. “Tony” Trunfio, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica, Anthony was the son of the late Dominick and Nancy (Bagnet) Trunfio. Raised and educated locally, he also pursued advanced studies at the college level. On April 12, 1947 he was joined in marriage with the former Sarah Ciccone at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church. Throughout their 60 year union, Tony and Sarah shared a relationship securely founded upon their mutual love and devotion. Mr. Trunfio was a longtime employee of the Utica Post Office where he held a position as a Postal Supervisor. He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church in North Utica and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Tony was an exemplary family man, dedicated to his wife and daughters. He bestowed the goodness of his generous heart upon his family and friends alike. A meticulous individual in both his professional life and his personal life, he undertook all of his responsibilities, duties, and activities with his characteristic attention to detail, total competence, and resolute determination. An avid musician, he played trumpet with a number of local bands over the years, and he was a member of the Musicians’ Union. Tony is survived by his wife Sarah; his daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and George Kener of Marcy, and Drs. Toni and Robert McCormick of Manlius; and his grandson, Jesse R. McCormick. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and Ray Kistowski, Nancy and Gene Greco, all of Marcy, and Frances Craska of Deerfield; his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Mary Ann Trunfio of New York Mills; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph “Pappy” Trunfio, and Daniel Trunfio; and his sister, Marion Clendennen. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the Placid Household at the Masonic Care Community of NY, especially acknowledging Gail, Joyce, Linda, and Kenny for all the care and attention rendered to Tony and his family. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Tony's name to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Tony’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Peter’s Church in North Utica where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Anthony N. "Tony" Trunfio

December 14, 1923 - September 26, 2007