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Barbara Knudsen
November 9, 2019
Never,never could Tony be forgotten. Im still smiling Tony at the thought of you!❤ WHS 63
Barbara Michalick
November 9, 2019
We remember you Tony & know that the world was a better place because of you, your humor, caring & warmth!
Barbara WHS '63
Marianne Whidden
November 7, 2017
Dear Tony,
I's hard to accept that you've been gone ten years now. I remember that cold November morning when I first heard the awful news.
I'm so happy and grateful we reconnected that summer. It was a though those 45 years since high school never existed and we were right back where we began!
That precious time ended much too soon and I'll always treasure it. I know you're up there keeping the angels busy and smiling!
You'll always have a special spot in my heart.
Marianne (Germino) Whidden
Lynn Desiderato Shivers
October 31, 2017
Dear Tony,
I will never forget your humor, warmth, and kindness. Boy, we had some fun! So many memories from so many people. You were special.
Love, Lynn
Richie Zitrick
November 23, 2011
Tony, It's Thanksgiving eve again and I can never spend this day without thinking of you. You're the one who told me that this is the busiest day of the year for "watering holes" because the college kids are home for the holiday and looking to reconnect with their high school buds. I missed you at the 50th reunions, both yours and mine - they were not the same without you. Zit
Barbara Knudsen
September 11, 2010
Tony, always happy to make a toast again and again and again .....he'll be at the 50th with his glass ready. I smile everytime I think of you.
Barbara Michalick
September 11, 2010
Hope that everyone attending the Wantagh High School '60 50th Reunion in October on LI raises a glass and toasts Tony...a WHS icon that will ever be forgotten!! I know he'll be there in spirit and in each & every heart!!
Barbara WHS '63
Connie Zulla ~ Latora
September 10, 2010
A 50th Anniversary for your class that you wanted to be so much a part of and I just know you will be there in spirit and everyone's heart. God Bless!
Mike Angstreich
September 9, 2010
I was with old friends in Massapequa this summer (2010) and heard that Tony had passed away a few years ago. This saddened me greatly as Tony was a valued member of our crowd. We had many great moments together at the beach, at the bar (!) and not least at my going-away party at Arthur's where his smiling face graced me many years ago. I wish an everlasting light over Tony's memory.
Marianne Germino-Whidden
December 25, 2008
Tony, your second Christmas in heaven. How fast it goes. Thinking of Christmases from long ago.
Marianne Germino-Whidden
December 8, 2008
December 8, 2008
Happy Birthday in heaven, Tony.
Dave Cahn
November 10, 2008
I only recently learned of Tony's passing. Although I only saw him once or twice at class reunions, I remember him as a teenager who was always nice to me, even when I was not popular with others. Reading the other guest book messages and talking with mutual friends, I can see that he deeply touched the hearts of those who knew and loved him as an adult. My belated condolences to his family.
Connie Latora
November 10, 2008
It is so hard to believe it will be the Anniversary of your passing. Your picture hangs on my cork board over my desk. The World has lost a good man too soon.
God Bless
Barbara Knudsen
November 9, 2008
Sweet, sweet Tony. I still tell stories about you, esp. the one when you had a drink in your hand and someone would ask, 'what time is it' and you would turn your hand that held the drink so you could see your watch and let the drink pour down your shirt! With a straight face you told them the time. Always loving thoughts dear, dear Tony.
bobby bell
September 4, 2008
TONY, its been a while since I said hi to you < ILL alwayes remember late nites at the lr S& SODA JIGGER OF GIN LAST CALL BOBBY
Mike VandeWoude
April 13, 2008
Pat Creighton, TonyComazzi
April 13, 2008
Judy Wolf, Mike Hamill
April 13, 2008
Pat DeMarco, Lynne Thomsen, Tony Comazzi, JudyWolf
April 13, 2008
Jean Codignato & Billie Koji
April 13, 2008
Mike Hamill
April 13, 2008
Tony Degregorio - Class of'60 20year Reunion
April 13, 2008
TomPescod & Patty Carney
April 13, 2008
Pat Costello & Richie Krulder
April 13, 2008
Judith C.King
April 13, 2008
I just learned of Tony's passing. Spent a couple of hours this past October at the reunion for the class of 1957- Tony could be counted on to be at every union not just at his own. We spent the time filling in the years as I learned of his daughter and his special relationship. He will surely be missed. My condolences to
his family and friends.
Judy(Wolf) King Class of '61
Nancy Humphrey
December 18, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear we've lost Tony. I was a Mulcahy's regular nearly 30 years ago, and Tony's heart and soul were a beacon for all of us. What a sweetheart. My condolences to Peter and the rest of the family.
Jim Kilkenny
December 3, 2007
Andrew and Peter, my heartfelt condolences. Only just heard yesterday from one of my brothers....I echo Howie Vetter's sentiment - a "legend" Proud to count him as a friend, since the days of the JBH....
Kind regards,
Jim Kilkenny
Tony, Lee (Fontana) Maiella, Richie Zitrick
Richard Zitrick
November 29, 2007
In the summer of 1960, Tony and I each had summer jobs working for companies located at the intersection of Lufberry and Seaman's Neck Road. I worked for Fenn's Greenhouse and Tony worked for the Lufberry Nursery. We each worked from 8:00AM till 5:00PM and had our lunch hour at the same time. Naturally, being friends, we shared this lunch hour together.
During that lunch break, I had Tony all to myself for one hour a day, EVERY working day, for that ENTIRE SUMMER. At the time I considered myself quite lucky to spend all of that time with him. He may have still been a teenager but he was wise in many ways that belied his young years. I learned many things about life from Tony during those days. I also learned many things about Tony himself, not the least of which was what a wonderful, caring person he was.
Tony so impressed me that when my son was born in 1965, I named him after Tony. Limited space here prevents me from detailing other wonderful things about Tony but suffice it to say, I loved him. His passing leaves a certain emptyness in my life that can never quite be filled.
To Amanda, Andrew and Peter, my deepest sympathy.
To Tony, I'll see you in Heaven.
Zit
Don Davis
November 27, 2007
Condolences to Tony's family. He was a special person that will be missed by all the many people that were lucky to have him as a friend.
Marianne Germino Whidden
November 24, 2007
I just want to thank the six strangers who were so kind to Tony and helped him in the parking lot. especially want to say "thank you" to "M. Greenwood" for being so thoughtful to share Tony's heartbreaking last minutes. Your message takes away the awful lingering question, "What happened to Tony during the disturbing last minutes?" The fact that you wrote that he didn't suffer means everything in the world to me. I was also worried that he might have been alone - but, because you cared, I know that he had six good people with him. I hope that your kindness that day, comes back to each of you a thousand times over. Once again, thank you so much.
Connie "Zulla" Latora
November 24, 2007
Tony touched so many hearts, not in just Wantagh but many other places.
He was a true "Wantagh Warrior" with a spirit like no other. Happy to have known him in later years and sharing stories of our lives as I didn't know Tony very well before 2001 but blessed I got to know him more over the past 6 years. God Bless, be strong Amanda, Andrew and Peter as Tony is at rest with his brother Paul and parents and has become our Angel.
Marianne Germino Whidden
November 21, 2007
Dear Tony, You were my high school sweetheart and my first love. I was so shocked and saddened to hear what happened to you. There are wonderful memories from our high school days and I am so happy that we "reconnected" again this summer -even though it was for such a short time. That time will always be VERY special to me. We really did come full circle, didn't we?? You will always be in my heart and prayers- I know you were given a special angel to watch over you.
donna pette
November 21, 2007
To Anthony's Family-I was so sadden to hear about Anthony. I knew him awhile and he was a wonderful man. He helped my husband out with some baseball cards at a show one time and I tried to put him in contact w/a Mets player that I know and we developed a relationship. I will miss him. All the people at WAMU will miss him too. With sympathy
Amanda Peikes
November 21, 2007
My Dad will definitely be missed!!!He touched alot of people and now he gets to be a guardian angel to all. I LOVE YOU DADDY !!!! xoxoxoxox
Walter & Pat Soviero
November 20, 2007
It is with great sadness that we learned today of Tony's passing. Words cannot describe our feelings. Tony was a great friend for many years and was always a fun guy to be around. We missed seeing him when we moved to Florida but still kept in touch via telephone. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Laurel "Laurie" Conlon-Bremer
November 20, 2007
Correction: after signging the guest book I realized that it was only 1 1/2 years we were together. It was still too short a time for someone as wonderful as Tony to leave us all. May he stay in Gods arms until we are all together again in Heaven.
Laurel "Laurie" Conlon-Bremer
November 19, 2007
My condolences go out to Tony’s family and friends. I only learned of his passing the night of the wake and it is now that the depths of losing him are hitting me. Tony was a dear, kind, and loving person to all who knew him.
Tony walked back into my life the night of the last reunion and it was kismet. We had 2 1/2 wonderful years of knowing each other and it was too soon for Tony to leave all of us. Not until now do I fully understand how much Tony meant to me, I will miss him so very much. We had such a short time together. His laughter, love, and friendship will be deeply missed.
I will miss him greatly and will see him again someday in Heaven. Until then rest in peace my dearest forever friend.
Barbara Knudsen
November 19, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Amanda, Peter, Andy, and friends. Toni, a wonderful human-being in everyway. I still smile whenever I think of Toni, 'The Owl'. He always made me laugh 'til I ached. God Bless you, Toni. I feel so priviledged to have known you.
Barbara Knudsen WHS'63
M. Greenwood
November 18, 2007
I was one of the several people trying to help Tony outside the Premeir Diner after he collapsed. I can tell you that there were about 6 of us, all strangers, helping him as much as we could, until the EMTs arrived. He definitely had no pain. My heart goes out to your family.
Bob Wood
November 18, 2007
Tony a big guy with a big heart,will miss you.From your Wantagh family of friends.Woody
Howie Vetter
November 18, 2007
To Andrew and Peter, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. He was a true Wantagh legend. I will always treasure the memories of him at the JBH. My deepest condolencs to your families.
Jim Batten
November 17, 2007
To Tony's Dear Family,
Peter, we met years ago...I do not know the other members of the family but I had the privelidge of working with Tony in the 1980's when we met at the March of Dimes. He was someone who always tried to help others, and I always enjoyed his dry but cleaver sense of humor...in addition to his love of sports. I hope each of you will relish in the good times that were shared.
Maureen Breidenbach
November 17, 2007
Deepest sympathy is extended to your family.
Tony was our 'go to guy' whenever we needed personalized shirts, jackets and the like. He could always be counted on to come through no matter how short the deadline.
He was always the first to donate valued sports memorabilia to help raise funds for the many benefits sponsored by Cap's over the years. He was a kind, generous and gentle man who will be sadly missed.
Maureen Breidenbach
Jay Marlin
November 16, 2007
My sincere condolences. Tony shared a little of himself with just about everyone.
W. Jay (Bill) Marlin
Ellie Voldstad
November 16, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. And what a big one it must be. I would have written a real letter if I'd had your addresses.
Love, Ellie
John Codignotto
November 16, 2007
To Peter, Andrew and the extended DeGregorio family; Tony was and always will be remembered as an Icon of the Wantagh Class of 1960. He gave everything he could to all who were fortunate to know him. Tony, may you forever be at peace with our Lord Jesus in heaven.
Marlene Ince (Rosenberg)
November 16, 2007
My sincere condolences to Tony's family. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. May he rest in peace knowing he touched many lives.
Salli Nicholls
November 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the DeGregorio family. Bobby always had great stories of his times with Andrew and Tony.
John Hall
November 16, 2007
I've nothing but fond memories of Tony and his engaging personality. I first got to know Tony when he dated my sister, Mary Ann, in HS. He was always very nice to me. I'd like to extend my heart felt sympathy to Tony's family + to his friends.
class of '64
John Fischetti
November 16, 2007
Tony was a dear friend of mine for so many years. We had wonderful times at the JBH............ Our love of sports was so strong. I shall miss Tony and am so very sorry for Tony's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Boyle
November 15, 2007
I did not know Tony well, but I saw him around WHS halls and at wrestling practice. For such a incredibly strong person he was, also, incredibly kind, patient, gentle, and forgiving. I was sorry to hear of his passing. WHS Class of 1957.
James Ryan
November 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Tonys family and close friends. I met him years ago in the baseball card business and we became friends. He was always full of knowledge and was always lending a helping hand. Always one of the first to the shows in the morning to start the day with his jokes. His jokes and laughter will be missed by all the people he knew and touched at the shows.
bobby bell
November 15, 2007
ALOHA,LETS go down to the lockreroom& have a few with the owl
Ed Poppe
November 15, 2007
Tony was a good friend throughout our school years at Wantagh. I pray that God will grant his family peace and comfort through our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
robert baron
November 15, 2007
We met on a wrestling mat in the 7th grade class championship when we were 12.. "Can you see the score?" he asked. "Not without my glasses", I replied. Yup..two blind mice..and instant friends. And we stayed friends for 54 years."Call Tony D" was on my to-do list for this weekend.Yes, a wonderful man and a great friend with a terrific zest for life. Boy will he be missed.
This was way way too soon. Bob Baron, North Liberty Iowa
Sandy and Bob Heise
November 15, 2007
We did not know Tony personally, though we knew his brother Paul.
I remember that during our Freshman year at WHS every coach that Paul met would always ask if he were Tony's brother and after stating that he was it became clear to Paul and all around that much would be expected of him. I imagine that the same held true for Andrew and Peter.
Although, I did not know Tony personally, I knew of him and he was the type of person us younger guys looked up to as role models.
Our sincere condolences go out to Tony's entire family.
You now have a new and special Angel watching over you from Heaven. He is with you today and always. You just can not touch or see him, but I know that there will be special times when you will feel his presence and his love and you will know that he is with you. Death is a beginning not an end. Tony is with his God, His Son Jesus, the Holy Ghost and all the Saints in Heaven and he is happy and safely home in his Father's love and grace in Heaven.
May God Bless and keep you all in His loving embrace now and forever,
John Scuderi
November 15, 2007
With great sadness we mourn the passing of Tony. As a fellow Wantagh classmate,I will miss his wonderful smile and his great personality. Many people will
remember Tony fondly as I will, but I will always remember him as "The Mayor of Wantagh" Rest in peace my friend until we meet again. God Bless.
Ellen Pitts Miller
November 15, 2007
My heartfelt prayers are with all who were touched by Tony; there were many. He provided me with a friend when I needed one, some one to laugh with,cry with,play with and to just be there
John Whidden
November 15, 2007
"Friend - a person whom one knows, likes and trusts." That's an accurate description of Tony. Always has been, always will be. We've been friends for over 50 years and I will always think of you when I recall growing up in Wantagh. I'll miss you.
Ricky Mangual
November 15, 2007
Tony was a great man. I am going to miss seeing him at the baseball card shows.My deepest sympathy goes out to his family
Marie Douglas Pettersen WHS 63
November 15, 2007
A bright light from our Wantagh High School years has gone out, but Tony's memory will stay in our hearts.
Brian Tierno
November 15, 2007
We are so sorry to hear that Tony has passed, he was a great person. He had been a great family friend and we admired his work with the March of Dimes.
Joe Christensen
November 15, 2007
My deepest condolences on the loss of a great guy, and a friend to many. His warm smile and good will shall never die.
John Kelly
November 15, 2007
PS: I thank God that He led Tony and guided him through his wonderful journey. It is well know that if one has lived with passion, their life was joyous.
Take solace in knowing he possessed that passion.
Yours, John Kelly
Kathy Ingargiola
November 15, 2007
My prayers are with you during this sad time.Tony was a long time friend of the Fischetti family, and will always be fondly remembered.
Kathy Fischetti Ingargiola
John Whidden, Tony DeGregorio & Dave Birdsall
Barbara Michalick
November 15, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to Tony's family and many friends at this sad time. I remember him as a Wantagh High School icon, who was always friendly, happy, and did so well in sports. Tony will be remembered and deeply missed by many.
With sympathy and sadness,
Barbara Michalick, WHS '63
An excerpt from the Wantagh High School '60 Black 'N' Gold Senior History:
Tony DeGregorio - - - "Deegie" leaves Steve Vanderwoude and the rest of the "Bandits" to Mr. Babyak. Football 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 1; Track 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; Sophomore Hop Comm.; Junior Prom Comm.; Junior Assembly M.C.; Senior Varieties, Favorite Pastime - - Al's. Favorite Saying - - "This is the way we're gonna do it!" Future Plans: College
LOUIS ZIMMER
November 15, 2007
TO A GOOD MAN AND DEAR FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU. YOU KEPT THE CLASS OF 1960 NUMBER ONE AND WE ALL LOOKED UP TO YOU.
John Kelly
November 15, 2007
Amanda, in this sad time your dad will surely be missed. Not just by Andrew and Peter but by all that he touched. His outstanding dedication and devotion to the cause and benefit of others comes shining through in a brilliant show of solid results. These things just do not happen! Nothing just takes place! Only through the sincere and genuine care and concern for the mission and love of others is this able to be accomplished. It has been an honor to know him. There will be "A Rose Beyond The Wall" for him.
With deep sorrow,
Yours, John Kelly
Charlie Whidden
November 15, 2007
Eternal rest grant to him O Lord.
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