Anthony J. Yacono. June 4, 1997-August 18, 2021
Calling hours are Thursday August 26, 2021 4pm-7pm at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsfield-Palmyra Rd Fairport, NY 14450 mask are required.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday August 27, 2021 10am at St. Dominic Church 97 W. Main St. Shortsville NY 14538.
Anthony died unexpectedly due to medical condition at to young an age. He was predeceased by his loving Grandfather John McCarthy, loving Aunt Anne McCarthy and loving Uncle John Healy.
Anthony is survived by his Grandmother Eileen McCarthy, his Mother Julie Yacono, his Father Anthony Yacono brothers Lance Corporal Jonathan Yacono and James Yacono. His Fiancé Brittany Bettis and his very dear friend Nicole Whitmarsh.
His Aunts Judy Healy, Mary DuPont (John Drake) Lisa (Peter) Stewart. Uncles James Yacono, John (Tammi) Yacono. Cousins Debbie (Thomas) Trimble, Daniel Healy, Thomas Trimble, Ross DuPont, Tanya DuPont, Brett Custer, Alicia Messmer, John Yacono and Faith Healy.
Anthony was a Dispatcher and an EMT for Monroe Ambulance and he leaves behind many many friends and colleagues.
He loved music, was an audio technician for 47 South, as well as several other bands. He loved spending time with his family and friends riding ATV’s and going camping. There are many fond memories of trips to West Virginia riding the Hatfield and McCoy Trail System.
We lost a brother, a best friend, a son, a grandson, a handyman, a musician, and an outstanding civil servant. We will always love you big bro. There will be a hole in our souls until we see you again. I am proud to call you my older brother and I know you were so proud of James and I, as we were of you.
Please take a moment out of your day if you knew Anthony and just remember all the good times that you had with him.
He was unique and well grounded. A genius to the lot of us. He had a passion for civil duty, music, technology and was a role model for my younger brother and I. We could call him up at 5am after one of his overnight shifts because we needed his help with something and he would hustle his ass over and fix it for us. The man just couldn’t quit.
I hate this. I hate this with every ounce of my body. We had so much planned for the future. There is nothing I would not give to have one more angry orchard with you man, or ride around to do some hood rat stuff with you and your friends or even just us. I wish we got that picture of you James and I in front of our trucks. Would have been a sight to see us all grown up to be the same like minded, well rounded gentlemen our parents raised us to be.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out it means a lot.
Until we see you again, Rest Easy goon. There will not be a minute that goes by where we do not wish you were here with us.
See you on the other side Anthony Jonathan.
Brothers by birth, friends by choice, together for life. Words cannot even come close to show people the amazing person you are. I owe a lot of the credit for the person I’ve become to you. I wouldn’t have become so into music if you hadn’t done so first and encouraged me to play. I wouldn’t have become so invested on planning out every aspect of my life if you hadn’t shown me how. Mom always called us twins and she was right, a lot of who I am came from you. This hurts so bad because losing you means I lost a part of me too. I hope you’re riding those trails hard up there brother. I love you. James.
I never thought in a million years, I would lose you so soon. You are the love of my life and my best friend. From the day I met you I knew you were special and you were perfect. I owe so much to you. I’m so thankful for the time I was able to spend with you. I wish we had more time for all the adventures we planned. I wish there was more time for laughs, hugs, kisses, car rides, your singing, texting, funny photos, late/early morning calls and everything that made you special. Life will never be the same without you but I know you’ll always be there looking out for us all. I have so many great things to say about you and so many memories I want to share but I can’t seem to find the words. So I’ll end with this I love you so much love bug and I will miss you baby. Until we meet again, stay strong up there and I don’t know how it works but I hope you’re able to do all you love. Rest easy Anthony Brittany.
Today I am broken. You don’t spend 3 years of your life with someone planning to get married, buy a house and so on if you don’t love them. You helped me shape who I am. Because of you I am an EMT because you pushed me. You supported me through EMS Class & Nursing school. We had amazing times in West Virginia and camping. We did everything together. Your whole family became my family. We had our ups & downs like any other relationship. You will always hold a piece of my heart & I hope you know how much you meant to me. Again you don’t spend that time with someone and not let it hurt you. I am still in shock but I will cherish every moment we had. Thank you for making me who I am. I will never forget you. Anthony Yacono rest easy Nicole
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13 responses to “Yacono, Anthony J.”
Julie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son. What a heart felt tribute to him, which tells me so much about who Anthony was to all those he touched in is life. My heart breaks for all of you.
Julie and Anthony I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.
One of the nicest and yes, grounded young persons I have had the pleasure to know. My heart goes out to his family and all who love him. I know your loss is overwhelming but hopefully your wonderful memories and the strength of family will help to see you through. I am so sorry
Yacono family, Nicole and Brittany
My heart goes out to all of you in your profound loss of Anthony. May God ease you thru the grieving process. Continued prayers.
My prayers and sympathy go out to the Yacono family. Anthony sounds like a remarkable young man who was truly loved by many. The loss of a child of any age is an unbearable pain that leaves a hole in your heart forever. May you have the strength to get through each day, and Anthony’s love to help you on
The day I heard of your passing was the day we were preparing all our “thank-you’s” from our Heroes and Hidden Heroes event. You were a key person and blessing that made our event such a successiVe seriously could not have done it without you! You gave of your time and your talents with a smile on your face. You were there from the start of day until it was dark and did it because of your deep love and devotion to and for our Veterans. Thank you Anthony! Your last words to me were that you had so much fun and couldn’t wait to do it again next year. Heaven has gained a beautiful bkessing! No doubt the sound system is better than it ever has been.
Thank you for your joyius giving heart!
Always, Lauren and the entire One Soldier at a Time team.
To the Yacono Family. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. I remember your boys when I was a Substitute at Red Jacket many years ago. Wonderful young men. May God give you all the strength in the days ahead. God’s Love and Peace be with you all. Rest in Peace Anthony.
Dear Yacono Family,
I am heartbroken to hear of Anthony’s passing. I loved having him in my different business classes expressing his [strong] opinions and debating with me on various topics! While he didn’t always agree with everything, he always treated everyone with respect.You should be proud as you did a great job raising a fine young man! I will always remember that beautiful smile and wonderfully caring heart. I pray that Anthony rest in eternal peace and that God give all of you the needed strength to get through the toughest of days. May you find peace in your hearts at such a difficult time. Keeping you all in my daily prayers.
Dear Julie and family, My heart goes out to you. It is hard to imagine losing such a wonderful young man. Anthony must have brought you so much happiness. Keeping you in my prayers and hoping that good memories keep you lifted up.
Dear Julie, You have helped me so much over the years at Sew Creative – I sure wish I could help you, your husband and sons now. I am so sorry you all have to go through such pain and loss. I know it should help to have such wonderful memories but I also know that right now those memories are overridden with so much grief and tears. We went through such a loss (sudden death) with our son in 2013. It still hurts – but the joy that comes following such loss (grandchildren, especially) helps. Please know that you are loved in the sewing community as well as your friends and family so much that they are standing by to encourage you and help you walk this awful path you are now on.
I love the obituary – and it shows just how much your son meant to his brother, you and dad as well as everyone else who was touched by his short life.
So very, very sorry for your loss. The words written about your son is a testimony of the wonderful young man he was and a gift to all who knew him. I am praying for your comfort and peace that passes any understanding.
To The Yacono Family
Anthony’s untimely passing has hit me like a rock. I’m stunned. I took great pleasure in knowing your boys and watching the grow into good young men. This sort of tragedy should never happen to good people. I’m so sorry for your lose.
PS: Staci is in Europe. She will be devastated when she gets home.
I had the pleasure of working with Anthony when he was in middle school at Red Jacket. He was an excellent student and always a gentleman. He was the kind of student that made being a teacher a joy I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Pat Arsenault