Anthony Agresta obituary: Anthony Agresta's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Anthony A. "Tony" Agresta
1924 - 2019
In Memory Of
Anthony A. "Tony" Agresta
1924 - 2019
Colonie- Anthony “Tony” Agresta, 95, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, after a long illness. Tony was the son of the late Arcangelo and Marta Agresta and, for 71 loving years, the devoted husband of Gloria Agresta.
Tony was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church and an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament. Tony was a World War II veteran, serving his country from 1943-1945 with battles and campaigns in Africa, France, Italy, and Germany, in which he received 5 Battle Stars with the 5th and 7th armies. Upon an honorable discharge in 1945, he worked at General Electric in Schenectady as a mechanic and later as a toolmaker at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna until 1984. Upon his retirement Tony enjoyed spending his time golfing, fishing, vacationing at Glimmerglass Lake in Cooperstown, NY in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida in the winter. Tony also enjoyed going to the Racino with his brother Ed, doing crossword puzzles, rooting for the NY Mets, enjoying a good cigar with his sons-in-law, and spending special times with family, especially with his seven grandchildren.
Tony is predeceased by his cherished brother, Ernest Agresta, who passed just a day before Tony; his son-in-law, Nils Hockeson, Jr.; and his infant grandson James Spath.
Tony is survived by his daughters, Mary-Ann (James) Spath, Carol Hockeson, Deborah (John) Miller; his grandchildren, Tara (James) Curley, Michael Spath, Christopher (Colleen) Miller, Traci Hockeson, Rebecca Spath, Mitchell Miller, Jessica Miller; his two great grandchildren, Brennan and Lucy Curley; his beloved brother Edwin (Theresa) Agresta, sister-in-law, Ethel Agresta, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the health care providers at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the Third Floor staff, for the compassionate care, support and loving friendships they provided both to Tony (aka Tough Tony) and his family for the past two years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Albany (Loudonville) at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Tony was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church and an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament. Tony was a World War II veteran, serving his country from 1943-1945 with battles and campaigns in Africa, France, Italy, and Germany, in which he received 5 Battle Stars with the 5th and 7th armies. Upon an honorable discharge in 1945, he worked at General Electric in Schenectady as a mechanic and later as a toolmaker at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna until 1984. Upon his retirement Tony enjoyed spending his time golfing, fishing, vacationing at Glimmerglass Lake in Cooperstown, NY in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida in the winter. Tony also enjoyed going to the Racino with his brother Ed, doing crossword puzzles, rooting for the NY Mets, enjoying a good cigar with his sons-in-law, and spending special times with family, especially with his seven grandchildren.
Tony is predeceased by his cherished brother, Ernest Agresta, who passed just a day before Tony; his son-in-law, Nils Hockeson, Jr.; and his infant grandson James Spath.
Tony is survived by his daughters, Mary-Ann (James) Spath, Carol Hockeson, Deborah (John) Miller; his grandchildren, Tara (James) Curley, Michael Spath, Christopher (Colleen) Miller, Traci Hockeson, Rebecca Spath, Mitchell Miller, Jessica Miller; his two great grandchildren, Brennan and Lucy Curley; his beloved brother Edwin (Theresa) Agresta, sister-in-law, Ethel Agresta, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the health care providers at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the Third Floor staff, for the compassionate care, support and loving friendships they provided both to Tony (aka Tough Tony) and his family for the past two years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Albany (Loudonville) at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Colonie- Anthony “Tony” Agresta, 95, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, after a long illness. Tony was the son of the late Arcangelo and Marta Agresta and, for 71 loving years, the devoted husband of Gloria Agresta.
Tony was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church and an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament. Tony was a World War II veteran, serving his country from 1943-1945 with battles and campaigns in Africa, France, Italy, and Germany, in which he received 5 Battle Stars with the 5th and 7th armies. Upon an honorable discharge in 1945, he worked at General Electric in Schenectady as a mechanic and later as a toolmaker at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna until 1984. Upon his retirement Tony enjoyed spending his time golfing, fishing, vacationing at Glimmerglass Lake in Cooperstown, NY in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida in the winter. Tony also enjoyed going to the Racino with his brother Ed, doing crossword puzzles, rooting for the NY Mets, enjoying a good cigar with his sons-in-law, and spending special times with family, especially with his seven grandchildren.
Tony is predeceased by his cherished brother, Ernest Agresta, who passed just a day before Tony; his son-in-law, Nils Hockeson, Jr.; and his infant grandson James Spath.
Tony is survived by his daughters, Mary-Ann (James) Spath, Carol Hockeson, Deborah (John) Miller; his grandchildren, Tara (James) Curley, Michael Spath, Christopher (Colleen) Miller, Traci Hockeson, Rebecca Spath, Mitchell Miller, Jessica Miller; his two great grandchildren, Brennan and Lucy Curley; his beloved brother Edwin (Theresa) Agresta, sister-in-law, Ethel Agresta, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the health care providers at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the Third Floor staff, for the compassionate care, support and loving friendships they provided both to Tony (aka Tough Tony) and his family for the past two years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Albany (Loudonville) at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Tony was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church and an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament. Tony was a World War II veteran, serving his country from 1943-1945 with battles and campaigns in Africa, France, Italy, and Germany, in which he received 5 Battle Stars with the 5th and 7th armies. Upon an honorable discharge in 1945, he worked at General Electric in Schenectady as a mechanic and later as a toolmaker at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna until 1984. Upon his retirement Tony enjoyed spending his time golfing, fishing, vacationing at Glimmerglass Lake in Cooperstown, NY in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida in the winter. Tony also enjoyed going to the Racino with his brother Ed, doing crossword puzzles, rooting for the NY Mets, enjoying a good cigar with his sons-in-law, and spending special times with family, especially with his seven grandchildren.
Tony is predeceased by his cherished brother, Ernest Agresta, who passed just a day before Tony; his son-in-law, Nils Hockeson, Jr.; and his infant grandson James Spath.
Tony is survived by his daughters, Mary-Ann (James) Spath, Carol Hockeson, Deborah (John) Miller; his grandchildren, Tara (James) Curley, Michael Spath, Christopher (Colleen) Miller, Traci Hockeson, Rebecca Spath, Mitchell Miller, Jessica Miller; his two great grandchildren, Brennan and Lucy Curley; his beloved brother Edwin (Theresa) Agresta, sister-in-law, Ethel Agresta, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the health care providers at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the Third Floor staff, for the compassionate care, support and loving friendships they provided both to Tony (aka Tough Tony) and his family for the past two years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Albany (Loudonville) at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Private Visitation
A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00am
Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loundonville
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family