Name: Anthony Guglielmo Life Dates: 11/22/1928 - 1/13/2012 City Of Birth: Avellino, Italy Pre-deceased by Tony was predeceased by his brother Frank Guglielmo. History Rochester: On Friday January 13, 2012 at the age of 83, Tony passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Ann (Della Badia) Guglielmo; his children, Theresa (Cheryl) Artuso, Daniel Guglielmo and Anthony (Pamela) Guglielmo; his grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Heinzen, Tricia (Eric) Snyder, Melissa (John) Salter, Sara (Joe) Resch, Amanda Guglielmo, Lindsay Guglielmo; great grandchildren, Anna, Carli, Julia, Brady, Joey and Lucy; sister, Josephine Spano; sister-in-law, Albina Watkins; brother-in-law, Joe (Florence) Della Badia; many nieces and nephews. Tony's family sends a special thank you to Tanya Perkins, from Unity Hospital, for her attention and loving care. Donations Those wishing to send expressions of sympathy, send to the family c/o Bartolomeo Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626 and they will forward them to the family. If you would like to make a donation, please consider ABVI Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester, Inc., 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 in Tony's memory. Services Tony's visitation will be held on Wednesday 4 - 7 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rt. 390 and Long Pond Road) Rochester, NY 14626. Tony's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:00AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Tony was born on Thursday November 22, 1928 in Avellino, Italy to Donato and Angelina (Fiero) Guglielmo. The northernmost borough of New York City, the Bronx is where Tony immigrated when he was 7 years old with his siblings, Josephine and Frank. Tony grew up there and graduated high school from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1946. Tony was passionate about many things in life and couldn't wait for each day so he could find something else to be part of. Many times he shared stories about how he went to Yankee games when it cost 10 cents for a ticket and did attend many games over the years. This speaks to his being a life long Yankee Fan. Tony loved many things in life. His special relationship with wife Anna (Della Badia) Guglielmo, was one of friendship, understanding, companionship and passion. Family describes Ann, as the lady for over 62 years that Tony worshiped. This all started with a phone call from a candy store pay phone, when he asked Ann for a first date. Tony and Ann were married on November 11, 1949 at Lady of Mt Carmel Church in the Bronx. The birth of the first two children followed soon after, Theresa and Daniel. Tony worked for Michael Stern Co., in New York City which allowed him the opportunity to move to Pen Yan, NY in 1956. Tony worked as a tailor and his passion allowed him to work his way up through the ranks. Ann fondly remembers that there was not much to do in Penn Yan back in those days. The lack of entertainment in a small town is the reason for the birth of their 3rd child in June of 1958, Anthony (The Cry Baby) which is a favorite family story. Nine months later, Tony moved his family to Rochester, NY. This is when and only when baby Anthony stopped his crying. Tony continued to work for Michael Stern Co. as a Quality Control Foreman. He later worked for Hickey Freeman, where he retired in 1987. Tony, described by his family, was a stubborn perfectionist. This appropriately describes his many years working as an elite Tailor and supervisor for these well known Rochester Clothing Institutions. Many of the things Tony enjoyed included "sauce" (EVERY) Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. (Confirmed by lifelong family friends and neighbors) Tony was known to complain about food that wasn't part of his wife's sauce! So much so was this tradition in the Guglielmo household, that Turkey-less Thanksgiving feasts were the norm. Christmas was always at Tony and Ann's. Summer vacations were always in the Bronx to see extended family. Most of all, Tony was passionate about life. He could be frustrating and exhilarating at the same time. House hold chores or projects, Tony did things his way, the hard way. Tony was the "perfect farmer!" He rotated the placement of his huge tomato garden year after year and he made the kids weed the garden until it was perfect looking! Other passions included Glenn Miller type Big Band music from the 40's and 50's. He also enjoyed dancing. He loved the Polka, Tango and the Jitter Bug. He also took pleasure in golfing, bowling and most of all his Friday night poker games until 3 am. He was very meticulous about the care of his cars. Tony will always be remembered and never forgotten. In his final days Tony did something that he was not known for. Tony said Thank You! Saying Thank You was hard for Tony. No reason really, a characteristic of a man of his era. He said Thank you to his wife Ann for taking care of him for so many years. A man that worshipped his life lived. When someone dies, a hole is left in our hearts. When someone is larger than life leaves us, the hole seems to be even bigger and harder to fill. In the words of Carie O'Leary, "You may forget with whom you laughed, but you will never forget with whom you wept"