Photo courtesy of Habing Family Funeral Home
(Office) 129 4th St., Gilroy , California
Apr 11, 1919 – Jun 28, 2010
Anthony (Tony) Furtado, 91, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Village Green on June 28, 2010. Anthony was born on April 11, 1919 to Antone and Marie Furtado. He lived on the Ausaymus Ranch and on Lovers Lane. In 1932 he and his family moved to the ranch on Roop Road in Gilroy. He was married to Norma Quartiero on February 12, 1955. They built a house on the family ranch and raised their two sons, Thomas and Richard (Carol). Norma preceded Anthony in death on February 13, 1980. There are two grand children Richard and Amber. Anthony had seven sisters. He was preceded in death by Adeline (Fred) Miller, Leona (Manuel) Mutoza, Dorothy (Louie) Lemos and Laura (Floyd) Maestri. Survived by Madeline (Tony) Andrade, Helen (George) Azevedo and Marianne (Joe) Sutton. There are many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Anthony worked with his Father on the small dairy and ranch. He was a member of the Home Guard. He worked on ranches and hauled hay, worked at Filice and Perelli Cannery before he was a road maintenance employee for Santa Clara County for over 25 years until his retirement. Anthony belonged to the St. Mary's Parrish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Morgan Hill Fish Club. After his retirement he enjoyed his family, fishing, being a cowboy, and bus trips to various casinos. He was definitely a people person and will always be loved and missed by many.
Vigil Thursday July 1, 2010 – 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service on Friday July 2, 2010 at Habing Family Funeral Home at 10:00 AM followed by burial at St Mary's C
Tony was a great neighbor and friend to us. He never forgot to bring over candy for the kids at Christmas! He always had a story to tell about Gilroy and Roop Road in the "Old Days". I will remember him as a quiet, gentle man.
You were fortunate to have him for so many years. Sincerely, Susan Ferreira (Furtado) and children.
Susan Ferreira
July 14, 2010 | Gilroy, CA
To the Family of Tony Furtado, I knew your Dad and Mom off and on throughout my life and I always enjoyed their company, especially at the Road Maintenance Crew's Christmas Party. My favorite memory of your Dad was his friendship and caring of Frances Doan. Frances had worked for my ex-husband's company for years. I had brought over some soup for Frances. The three of us sat down and had a very caring, loving talk about life. Your Dad was very gentle and quiet of spirit while being strong...
Reenel Simoni-Moretti
July 05, 2010 | Gilroy, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.
Kas/Jim Filice
June 30, 2010
