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Anthony Ostrowski Obituary
Tony was born on Feb. 2, 1933, in Duryea, Pa., the son of Edward and Florence Ratchford Ostrowski.
He was married to Gloria Alaimo Greene on Nov. 21, 1972, in New London.
A veteran of both Korea and Vietnam, Tony served in the U.S. Navy for two years and then following his love of music, enrolled in, and graduated from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in New York.
Tony was a music teacher for five years at Burnt Hills High School in New York, and also trombonist in the Albany and Schenectady Symphonies.
He then joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Band for 18 years as the bass trombonist.
In his retirement, Tony had worked on a part time basis as a shuttle driver at Foxwood Resort in Connecticut.
Besides his love of music and his family, Tony enjoyed fresh water fishing.
Survivors include his wife Gloria, four children, Sam Ostrowski, Ira Ostrowski, Michael Greene and Connie Labasi; five grandchildren, Brittany and Emma Greene, Christopher, Brenda and Sam Miller and a great-granddaughter, Kayla Bennett as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Tony's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Jan. 9, at the All Soul's Unitarian Universalist Church on Huntington St. in New London.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting the family with services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony's name can be made to the University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, c/o University of Rochester Office of Gift and Donor Records, 300 East River Rd., P.O. Box 270032 Rochester, NY 14627 http://www.rochester.edu/advancement/howtogive.html.
Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.
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Bob Fanning
January 10, 2009
Gloria and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tony was the primary reason I joined the US Coast Guard Band. He "mentored" me through my first year in the band, inviting me over for dinners and drinks numerous times. His sense of humor and likeability were second to none. I'll never forget the wonderful sounds of the trombone section with Tony providing the wonderful support from the bottom range.
I think of him often and will never forget all the good times we enjoyed in the band.
Dennis Pflug
January 9, 2009
Gloria & Family. My deepest condolences over the passing of Tony. Tony and I went back close to 40 years. We had quite a few yuks in the years we were in the band. I will always remember Tony as the person who pulled me through the " not so good times" After all we were the orginals N.I's. Please understand my not being there for Tony's memorial service. Time and distance makes it hard. Be assured I'm thinking & remembering at this time of your loss. My prayers are with You,Sam, Ira, Connie & Mike.
Arlene Heere
January 7, 2009
Ira,
Sending you our deepest sympathy - our thoughts are with you and your family - Love Tom & Arlene
Candy Adams
January 7, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Carey
January 7, 2009
Mike-
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family....
Nanc
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