Anthony (Tony) S. Crescimano, 84, of Middletown
,
CT, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at
t
he Veteran's Medical Facility in West Haven. He was predeceased by his wife, Linda M. (Mariotti) Crescimano
.
Born in Middletown, a son of the late Frank Crescimano and Sebastianna (Scirpo) Andre
.
Anthony was a member of St. Pius X Church in Middletown
.
Anthony is survived by 7 children, Lynne H
.
Fitzpatrick, Anthony F
.
Crescimano, Lisa R
.
Crescimano-Lee
,
Sandra D
.
Cardella, Christopher M. Crescimano
,
Jolie M. Crescimano-Goss, and Matthew J. Crescimano
, S
r
.
,
18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
.
Although he cherished all of his grandchildren, he shared a special bond with his firstborn grandchild
,
Deanna L
.
Fitzpatrick Showerda
.
Anthony is also survived by his sister, Francis LaMontagne, and predeceased by his brother, Joseph Crescimano
.
Anthony was a veteran of the Korean War and later found great success in pursuing many entrepreneurial endeavors and business ventures. He enjoyed winters in Southern California, playing
t
he stock market
,
and a good meal
.
His greatest joy was spending time with his large family both in California and back East
.
Friends and family may call at the D'Angelo Funeral Home in Middletown on Thursday, December 1
,
2016
,
from 4 - 7 P
.
M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 2,2016
,
at 10 A.M
.
at St
.
Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St
.,
Middletown
.
Interment will follow at Wilcox Cemetery in Eas
t
Berlin.
Donations in his memory may be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System - West Haven Campus
.