DeBerardinis, Tony
Anthony L. "Tony" DeBerardinis, age 93 of Athens, OH, formerly of Montour Falls, NY, died Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains, OH. Born Dec. 18, 1923 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Lucio & Rose DeBerardinis. He was a graduate of Brooklyn (NY) High School, where he was a city bus driver. He retired from the State of New York as a Motor Vehicle Inspector and Driver's License Examiner in Watkins Glen, NY. He attended the Elderhostel and ROAD Scholar program in Athens at Ohio University. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II serving in the 3505th AAF Base Unit. Tony is survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie Pikaart DeBerardinis; his children, Joan (Merwin) Brown of Lodi, NJ, Robert (Susan) DeBerardinis of Athens, AL, Anthony D. DeBerardinis of Utica, NY, William E. Pikaart of Columbus, OH, Lori (Dan) Brooks of Athens, OH, Cindy (Vern) Castle of Guysville, OH; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister, Carmela (Eddie) Natale of Franklin Square, NY.Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Rose DeBerardinis; two daughters, Rosemarie Rushford and Linda Omilin; two sons, Louis DeBerardinis and Leonard F. Pikaart; and a sister, Clara Bartolomeo. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence or to light a "Candle of Remembrance," please visit www.RoyceChedzoy.com
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Janet Collson
August 8, 2017
All my thoughts and prayers are with Tony's family. I remember him as though he is still giving road tests and visiting us at the Chemung County License Bureau. He was the funniest guy I have ever known. God Bless You All. May he rest in peace.
Janet Collson
August 8, 2017
Connie, family..Expressing deepest sympathy to you in your time of loss. We knew him briefly but he was so dear. Everyone that met him, loved him. He is missed.
Hcnc
August 3, 2017
Dear Connie and family,
I was so pleased that Tony and Connie met at an OU Elderhostel that Ray and I directed. Tony was so kind to a stroke victim who needed much help in daily living. Ray and I were always pleased to see you both because you were so happy together and we felt like cupid. I shall miss Tony's keen sense of humor.
Connie, I am not feeling well and will not be able to come to the funeral home, but I shall call you in a few weeks. Marilyn Skinner
Marilyn Skinner
July 31, 2017
Tony's wife, Connie, was a participant in a program at OU. Her dear husband, Tony accompanied her to the classes, and the couple became endeared to the entire group of participants. It was always clear to see that Both Connie and Tony were blessed and fortunate to have one another and we were all very fortunate to have come to know and love this happy, lovely couple. I'll never forget our last visit together at Hickory Creek, joking and laughing about life! Tony, you are the real deal! Connie, we love you! NDPP
Karen Bailey
July 30, 2017
Our family wishes to extend prayers for Tony's family. Life is never long enough, but Jesus knows when the right time is to call his children home. It was truly an honor for me to have Tony to touch my life and those of our family. Tony was one of the most knowledgeable person I have ever had the chance to talk with. He could tell you wonderful stories and make them so much fun to listen too. Over the years we would stand in Tops or Walmart Connie and Tony would tell me of their trips and the classes they had taken. Life is so full of new places and books to read he would say. Jesus has brought a beautiful soul home. We were all blessed with his moments in our life, and my children are the lucky ones Tony as their Grandfather.
Bertha DeBerardinis
July 30, 2017
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