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Anthony Zona Obituary

Zona, Anthony "Tony"

Oct 29, 2025

Devoted father of Nicholas Zona, Angela Zona and Antonio (Julie) Zona; loving grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Victoria, Seanna, Nicholas and Sophia; fond great-grandfather of Anna. Matthew, Cody and Joshua; dearest brother of Claudia (Robert) Panczyk, Bill Zona and Gloria Zona, and the late Rosa (late Antonio) DiLettera, late Rita (late Mario) Capaccio and the late Amelia Zona; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family present Sunday 3-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street Cheektowaga, NY 14206. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat Parish (William & Peoria Ave.) Monday (11/3) at 10 AM. Tony was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Navy for 6 years. www.Pietszak.com

Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Cheryl (Tope) Delano

November 3, 2025

always remember him walking in his dads driveway in his sailor suit..dropping his bag and making his way to the fence through the garden where his dad and mine were leaning and talking. He had hitchhiked home on a weekend leave and surprised the family. He looked so handsome in his uniform!

Rita Williams

November 2, 2025

Gloria,Claudia and family
sorry for the loss of your brother tony he will be missed

Maria Cenname

November 2, 2025

Hello Gloria and Claudia, not sure you remember me. My name is Maria cenname daughter of Luigi and Silvia. Your mother,Annina and fatherNicola were friends in Italy and we visited often after we also came to America so I would like to let you know how sad I am that your brother has passed away and sending you all prayers and asking God to give your family strength to endure Tony's passing.

Cheryl and John Rogowski

November 1, 2025

Claudia, Bob and family

Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you and your family for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.

Carolyn Kish

November 1, 2025

Claudia and Bob, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace. We are unable to make the services but know that he will be remembered in our prayers!

Dave Ballard

October 31, 2025

RIP Tony
All my prayers to the family

Pamela Rawson

October 31, 2025

Dear Angela, my sincere sympathy to you and to your family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of your Dad. May your Dad rest in peace. God bless you.

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Pietszak Funeral Home

2400 William St. (near Harlem), Buffalo, NY 14206

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Josaphat Parish

William & Peoria Ave.

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2400 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14206

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