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Anthony Paul Buonanno Sr. died peacefully in Richland, Pennsylvania on January 7, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in New York City, and was raised on Mulberry St. He graduated in 1956 from St John's University with a degree in Pharmacy. In 1957 he married Roberta Licata from Brooklyn and together they had four beautiful children.
For over 25 years, he owned and operated Goodyear Community Clinical Pharmacy, where he gained many friends and admirers. It would become a legendary trademark of his wit, generosity and humor. He provided many services during his heyday as a pharmacist, which were beyond the call of duty. He was a great patriot, and served as a medic in the army.
As a first generation American, he was passionate about American history and its constitutional values. It appealed to his love of liberty and independent thinking. "Give me liberty, or give me death," was a quotation he often referenced, and certainly lived by. This passion fueled his and his family's many trips to the Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields and historic sites across the country.
Serving as a volunteer at The Friends of the Delaware Canal, he could frequently be found there taking walks, and reading a book. Though a man of few words, he possessed a poetic soul and would often find his words in the scripts of the great poets such as: Robert Frost and Walt Whitman. It could be said that he took the road less travelled and made a difference to his family, whom he loved greatly.
The last surviving child of Antimo (Thomas) and Annunziata (Sue) Buonanno, he was a brother to Connie Sansone and Thomas Buonanno. He was a beloved father to Thomas, Catherine, Mark, and Anthony Jr.; daughter- in law's Teresa and Nobuko, and son- in- law Steven. Leaving a legacy behind, he was a Pop Pop B to ten grandchildren, Thomas, Michael, Kristin, Anastas, Erica, Julius, Julia, Olivia, Andrew, and Sophia. He was dear to nieces and nephews, and well respected in the community he served.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-8 pm and a Service will be held on Thursday at 10am at Higgins Funeral Home: 321 South Main Street New City, NY 10956 (845) 634-6110
www.mjhigginsnewcity.com
Burial will be held on Thursday, 11am, at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ASPIRES INC, a non-for profit charity dedicated to the improvement of life for young adults with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism by going to www.myaspires.com or Facebook page, ASPIRES.Inc.
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January 12, 2018
AnnMarie Petitto-Thomas
Anthony was one of my very special residents. He was always my escort to our weekly socials (where he would force' me to share dessert with him!) and a fellow Yankee fan. He was a true gentleman and I feel privileged to have known him and am grateful to have been able to spend time with him. Prayers and hugs to the family. - AnnMarie Petitto-Thomas
January 12, 2018
I am a weekly volunteer that comes to visit the residents with dogs and cats and other small animals from the Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown. It was very easy to become attached to Anthony...he loved the dogs and they knew it! He loved when they licked his face, too! I am so lucky to have known him...my condolences to the family- Rose Brous
January 11, 2018
alison fuschetto
Tony and family,Sorry to read about the death of your dad. May he rest in peace and I am sure he is in a much better place. Love you all wish I could be there for you all. love,Alison Fuschetto and family
January 10, 2018
My company runs the hair salon at Phoebe Richland myself and my staff loved Anthony and we will miss him Robyn Weida Spa Partners Unlimited
January 10, 2018
Krista Casey
Tony and family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Know, that even though I didn't know your dad, he and your mom raised a good man, so he must have been awesome.
January 9, 2018
Joan Ames
Tom, Kay, Mark and Tony,
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. It's never easy to lose a loved one, even when you've watched them suffer. Death seems so final.
I'm not able to make the wake or funeral, but you are definitely in my thoughts.
God bless you all.
January 9, 2018
Our condolences to the beautiful, loving family. With love from Lynn and Richard Feinson
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