Anthony Iannuzzi
Thursday
28
March

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
200 East Main St
East Islip, New York, United States
Thursday
28
March

Visitation at Funeral Home

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
200 East Main St
East Islip, New York, United States
Friday
29
March

Funeral Mass

9:45 am
Friday, March 29, 2019
St. Mary's R.C. Church
20 Harrison Avenue
East Islip, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Holy Rood Cemetery
Old Country Road
Westbury, New York, United States

In Lieu of Flowers

American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or American Heart Association 300 5th Avenue Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451

Obituary

Devoted Father and Caregiver Anthony Michael Iannuzzi, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 25 at his home with his wife by his side. Tony was born August 5, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, to Salvatore and Raffaella Iannuzzi. In 1949, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was responsible for ensuring Allied airfields were adequately illuminated for night time operations for the European Command (EUCOM) until being honorably discharged in 1952. After the war, he met the love of his life, Theresa, and was married on May 11, 1957. Tony worked as an electrician in Manhattan until 1999. He was known by his colleagues for his tireless energy and infectious charisma. Tony enjoyed horses, refurbishing saddles, gardening, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Theresa; brother John; three children, Joanne (Daniel), Judith, and Salvatore (Sherri); seven grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Megan, Katie, Empress, Hughie, and Ava; three great-grandchildren, and many, many friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, from 7-9 p.m. at Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in East Islip. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Islip. Burial will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Obituary of Anthony M. Iannuzzi

Devoted Father and Caregiver 

Anthony Michael Iannuzzi, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 25 at his home with his wife by his side. 

Tony was born August 5, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, to Salvatore and Raffaella Iannuzzi. 

In 1949, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War.  He was responsible for ensuring Allied airfields were adequately illuminated for night time operations for the European Command (EUCOM) until being honorably discharged in 1952. 

After the war, he met the love of his life, Theresa, and was married on May 11, 1957.  Tony worked as an electrician in Manhattan until 1999.  He was known by his colleagues for his tireless energy and infectious charisma.  Tony enjoyed horses, refurbishing saddles, gardening, and loved spending time with his family and friends. 

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Theresa; brother John; three children, Joanne (Daniel), Judith, and Salvatore (Sherri); seven grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Megan, Katie, Empress, Hughie, and Ava; three great-grandchildren, and many, many friends. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, from 7-9 p.m. at Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in East Islip.  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Islip.  Burial will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. 

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