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ANTHONY BASILE Obituary
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Chris Yanulavich
August 8, 2020
Although I only knew Tony for a short five years, Tony and I shared a unique bond for our love of food.
Every summer I eagerly looked forward to the summer months when Tony and Hildy would arrive at the lake. Nearly every weekend, Stephen and I would head up to the lake to spend time with Tony and Hildy. During that time, we would plan our visit around making some sort of meal together. After the meal we would spend so much of our time gathered around the dining room table the deck, or the front porch where would reminisce about life and Tony and Hildy would offer us valuable wisdom and life lessons. I cherished this time.
No matter what Tony always had a unique pallet and never followed a recipe. I always looked forward to this and this would be our time to enjoy each other's company- discussing the meal and our everyday lives. I grew up working in an Italian deli where I, too, became passionate about cooking and how the centerpoint of any gathering was the meal.
Tony helped me relive those years which I loved dearly, as when we made food it was all through these common Italian measurements a little bit of this and alittle bit of that paying particular close attention to each other's every move. I still recall having Tony's chili the first summer- I had never had anything like it! I remember asking Hildy for the receipe and here was exact reply through email:
Here is the chili recipe that I wrote down after watching Tony make it once. Of course he does not measure anything, and each time it is a little different, so you make it up as you see fit.
For some of you cooking this way can be difficult and painful. However, for someone like me growing up around this cooking style- you pay close attention to each other's company to ensure you can reciprocate the recipe the next time, but most of all you cherish the time . Although I will let you in on a secret, it was always different every time but always just as good as the last. To this day, I cannot reciprocate Tony's chili recipe.
This year at the lake was difficult without seeing Hildy and Tony. When I was first informed of Tony's death, I became saddened as this time spent at the lake would never be the same. However, both Hildy and Tony have created an environment at the lake that all can relax, enjoy one another's presence, and carry on tradition. Tony will always be a part of us and help us continue to carry on the traditions and gatherings at the lake.
A wise man once said I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Tony you will always be with us. Your wisdom imparted on us will always linger in our hearts and minds. May you Rest In Peace.
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August 5, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the families loss.may the families keep the wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death.Keep those precious memories close to the families hearts ♥.As the families cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of deep sorrow and pain.
-GHP/Lm
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