BORN

1947

DIED

2013

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Swan Funeral Home

1224 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Charles Anthony Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2013.

Charles C. Anthony, of Wethersfield, died on September 22, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born on January 30, 1947, in Haverhill, MA, the son of Charles Stewart Anthony and Elaine Smith Anthony.

Mr. Anthony was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force. Known as Charlie to most and Tony to some, he was a brilliant piano player who loved cats and the New York Giants. He expressed his creativity through music, writing and photography.

Mr. Anthony is survived by his son Michael Anthony and his wife Ligia Rosero-Anthony of Hebron; his sister Claire Smith and her husband Peter of Westbrook; his nieces Sarah Charlotte, Annie, and Hayley Smith; numerous meaningful friends and fellow veterans in Rocky Hill and Wethersfield; and a countless others he made smile with his unique sense of humor.


Services will be private. To sign the on line guest book visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com.

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September 22, 2014

linda grenier

A year has gone by since you'vepassed. So glad your at peace. Still miss you! You were a genuine character charlie. God bless you!!

October 18, 2013

jen anthony

Finally free.

October 17, 2013

Finally free.

September 29, 2013

Bob Clancy

Mike, very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

September 29, 2013

Betty Jean

May the warm love, wonderful memories
and smiles you shared with Charles
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firm. May these memories and the
love of family and friends help to
soften your sorrow.
With deepest sympathy

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