Fairport: February 2, 1916 – September 9, 2013. At the age of 97. Survived by his beloved and devoted Wife Josephine; children Rosanne (Donald) Peterson & Anthony (Sharon) DiRisio; Grandchildren, Toni Marie, Danielle (Jacob Vivlamore), Marc & Joseph Peterson; Michael, Eric, Nathan & Anthony J. DiRisio; Cherished Great-grandchild Levi Jacob Viviamore. Also survived by his brother Enrico DiRisio of Niagara Falls Canada; sister in laws, nieces, nephews & cousins. Predeceased by brother William & sister Isabina.
Anthony was born in Casabordino, Italy to Rosa and Luigui DiRisio. He came to Fairport, NY with his brother William at the age of 14. He was a Militany Sergeant Technician in the U.S. Army World War ll. As a young man he worked for the New York Central Railroad
and the Railroad Car Shop in East Rochester. Tony and his brother William started a building business and built homes in the Fairport and Perinton area. Tony was proud to be a member of Church of the Assumption Parish in Fairport where he served in past years as
a Eucharistic Minister.
Friends may call 4-7 Friday at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt location), 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral
Mass, Saturday 9 AM at Church of the Assumption, Fairport. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of the Assumption, Fairport, NY.
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2 responses to “DiRisio, Anthony “Tony””
it was a joy knowing grandpa D. I will always cherish and remember the times spent with the family at his house and at parties. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! My love to you all.
Tierney
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Saying goodbye is never easy but what a legacy he left behind! God bless you all.
Warmly, AnneMarie (Lachance), Pascal, Juliette and Sophie Sureau