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Anthony Tusa Obituary

Tusa, Anthony
Anthony (Tony) Tusa, 97, of West Haven passed on June 4, 2020. Tony passed away peacefully while surrounded by his devoted family. He was the beloved husband of Marie Montalbano Tusa, and the adored, proud father of his daughter, Maxine (Steven) Schnitzer. Besides his wife and daughter, Tony is survived by his cherished grandchildren, Sydney and Jordan Schnitzer, who will always treasure the memory of their PopPop, and his beloved son-in-law Steven C. Schnitzer. He was predeceased by his siblings, Victor Tusa, Anna Boccio, Frank Tusa and Sadie DeRosa. He leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Church, 300 Capt. Thomas Blvd., on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10 o'clock. Military honors will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Haven VA Medical Center, West Haven, CT; www.connecticut.va.gov/giving. To leave an online message for the family, please visit our website,
www.westhavenfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Haven Register on May 7, 2021.

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