Anthony J. “Tony” Cappadonia, 79, of N. Main St., Earlville, NY, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Community General Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born April 18, 1940 in Sherburne, NY a son of Anthony F. and Jennie Bonsie Cappadonia and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1959 until 1962. On July 25, 1959, Anthony married Anita Johnson in Sherburne, a loving union of 60 years. Anthony was the Postmaster of the Sherburne Post Office until his retirement. He had previously been the Assistant Postmaster in the Hamilton Post Office. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose family was his greatest joy. His favorite sport was hunting on “the hill”.
When his children were young, Tony enjoyed working with youngsters coaching Pee Wee wrestling and Little League. He was a fan of Syracuse University sports.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; children, John Cappadonia of Denver, CO; Tom Cappadonia (Mary Spratt) of Earlville; Teresa Hanrahan of Auburndale, FL; James Cappadonia and grandchildren, Adriana , Anthony, and Sofia Cappadonia all of Ohio; his furry best bud, Jake; sister Joan (John) Asma; brothers, Jerry Cappadonia and David (Alice) Cappadonia; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Joe (Laurentia) Cappadonia, a sister Mary (John) Roberts, and one sister-in-law Wilma Cappadonia.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Chenango Co. SPCA, 6160 County Rd. 32, Norwich, NY 13815; or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, NY.