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Anthony DeBiase Obituary

DeBIASE Anthony L. DeBiase Jr., age 71, devoted husband of Sonya Kudrikoff DeBiase of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2006 with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born in Bridgeport, on February 1, 1935, and was the son of the late Anthony and Theresa Tozzi DeBiase Sr. He was the sole proprietor of Anthony's Auto Body for 50 years and enjoyed traveling to St. Martin and several casino's. In addition to his wife, Sonya of 36 years he is also survived by five sons, Nicholas DeBiase of Bridgeport, Randolph DeBiase and his wife, Barbara, of Stratford, Christopher DeBiase of New York City, Jeff DeBiase and his wife, Debra, of Ansonia, Stephan DeBiase and his wife Shannon of Stratford; four daughters, Debra Cormier and her husband, Michael, Joann Kozel and her husband, Andrej, Donna DeBiase and Kathryn Bruder and her husband, Matthew, all of Stratford; a brother, Louis DeBiase and his wife, Marjorie, of Bridgeport; three sisters, Geraldine Scarpetti of Easton, Charlene Scofield and her husband, Richard, of Huntington, Kathleen Falzarano and her husband, Gabe, of Stratford; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his son, Anthony DeBiase III and infant son Joseph DeBiase. The family would like to thank Anthony's Home Health Aids, Marie and Kathleen and also a special thanks to his daughter and her husband, Kathryn and Matt for all their love and compassion given to Anthony. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 7, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. Directly at St. Augustines Cathedral where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will follow in St. Michaels Mausoleum. Friends were invited to call at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford, on Wednesday December 6, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. To light a virtual candle, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2006.

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ANNE DENZEL

December 22, 2006

KAT AND SONYA,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYIS WITH YOU AT TIS TIME. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. I AM HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS.
WITH MUCH LOVE & SYMPATHY,

ANNIE(COONEY)DENZEL & TIM DENZEL

lorraine/cruz dumeng

December 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Anthony DeBiase fam.Sorry for the lost u will be in our prayers.

john rullan

December 7, 2006

tony i know your in a good place now, say hi to john millo for me.

Dale Ferguson

December 7, 2006

Kat:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the warm memories of your father soothe you in this difficult time and help you be at peace.

W. Patrick & Nancy McCarn

December 7, 2006

Uncle Lou,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest sypmathy to you and your family.

Tracy Bike

December 7, 2006

Stacy,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Damico

December 7, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tanya Lloyd

December 6, 2006

Stacy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

HEATHER

December 6, 2006

STACY,
Sorry about the loss of your FATHER.. Our prayers are with you in your time of need.

The Carson Family

Rosalind Rosario Jones & Family

December 6, 2006

To Lou &the DeBiase Family: Our deepest sympathy to all. May Tony rest in peace. When I think of the"HOLLOW", I will always remember the DeBiase family. Mr. D on his bus, Mrs. D in the store or at home taking care of you kids on Herkimer St. We had great times together, God bless, you will always be in my prayers.

Babe & Becky Cabral

December 6, 2006

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Always

The Pettway Family

December 6, 2006

Our prayers are with your family at this time, Anthony was a very good friend of the family for many years.

Sue (Kratky), Chris & Cyndy Carris

December 6, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about Tony. You are in our thoughts in prayers.

Sue Harry

December 6, 2006

Kat,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. my thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Love,
Sue Harry

Family of Raymond Ciufo

December 6, 2006

With deepest sympathy to the entire DeBiase family.

Dawn D'Amico

December 6, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

terry seitz- kirchhoff

December 6, 2006

dear sonya,
please know how sorry i am about tony's passing! i will NEVER forget our vacation in the dominican when i met you fun people!
we laughed so much! remember that stupid blow up doll that i went para-sailing with? mr. stud was a great date for me and he sure made a lot of people laugh. that vacation was/is one of the best for me. i still tell stories about you people. frankie, louie and tony....it doesn't get much better eh! what a void you will all have because tony was larger than life.
God bless you and your family. Hold tight to each other. sending you hugs, love and light. terry (seitz) kirchhoff

Stacy

December 6, 2006

May God Bless everyone that trully loved and cared for my Father!
Hee is finaaly at peace and has to suffer no more!!!!!!

Bob and Kevin, Fair Auto Paint

December 6, 2006

Deeply saddened by your loss. Mr. Anthony was a nice guy and a great business man. He will be greatly missed.

Dawn D'Amico

December 6, 2006

Dear Lou,I am so sorry to hear about tony,he was a good person and I am going to miss him dearly. It has been so long since I saw you on Dupont Pl and how we always joked on the phone with each other I miss you. Love to the family. So Sorry. All My Love Dawn D'Amico. REST IN PEACE TONY D

Nicole Campos-Medeiros

December 5, 2006

Kat,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Treasure all the great memories you made together.
I know we haven't spoken since ND but feel free to call if you need anything. (881 8311)
Take care,
Nicole

JIM DESALLE

December 5, 2006

LOU,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER.

John Rullan

December 5, 2006

Dear Tony: You will be missed very much by me, you helped me threw some tough times and keep me out of trouble. Most of all you were a great friend and boss. Your friend John Rullan

John Rullan

December 5, 2006

Dear Tony: You will be missed very much by me, you helped me threw some tough times and keep me out of trouble. Most of all you were a great friend and boss. Your friend John Rullan

John and Maryann Kratky

December 5, 2006

Tony, wherever you were there was a good time to be had. We will remember you as the Gambler. Now you are at the Big Casino in the sky. We hope the odds are better there. May you Rest In Peace. With Love, Maryann and John

Barbara & Bruce Bleier

December 5, 2006

To The DeBiase Family:
May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Tony will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Our prayers are with the DeBiase Family today and always.

Carmen Sturchio

December 5, 2006

Dear Sonya,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss,my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love,
Carmen Sturchio

Barbara

December 5, 2006

he was the best father-in-law you could ask for

love barbara

ken malchisky

December 5, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

ken malchisky

December 5, 2006

Dear randy and family so sorry for you loss.May he rest in peace.

D. Rosado

December 5, 2006

Stacy, So sorry about your DAD..my condolences to you and the girls..Call me if you need anything, you know I'm here for you..RIP Tony...

Ann and Michael Dizenzo

December 5, 2006

To The DeBiase Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this emotional time. Memories of the good times will ease your saddness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Dizenzo and Michael Dizenzo

Tom Scanlon

December 5, 2006

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the DeBiase Family. My family has known the DeBiase family for years. I remember the variety store on Pequonnock Street where my father would bring me as a child. So many fond memories of all of the family. Tony, as well as his parents, will remain in my prayers.

STEVE, PAT & ANDREW HUTTON

December 5, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jan and Fran Sena

December 5, 2006

Dear Sonya, So sorry to hear of Tony's death. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

patrick lockshier

December 5, 2006

So sorry to here of tonys loss he was always a plesant person to talk to and a good neighbor. we/ll keep him in our prayers.Pat and nancy Lockshier, lady lake florida.

Sylvia Guberman

December 5, 2006

I haven't seen Anthony since we were teenagers, he was a great kid and I have such fond memories of Anthony and his parents especially. I always stopped in the candy store on my way to Washington School. Anthony was always so protective of me and my many friends in the Hollow. I am so deeply sorry that I never went over to the Auto Shop to talk about our childhood. The memories are without question. Sylvia Guberman

Al Pace

December 5, 2006

Randy, I'm so saddened by the loss of your dad. May the Lord help you find comfort through these sad times. My prayers are with you.

Tom & Nancy Boudreau

December 5, 2006

Jeff - Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We love you and are here for you.

Jean Bruder

December 5, 2006

Tony was a person who came into my life because of his daughter who is my daughter in law. He was a man that I will never forget, he would appear to be a tiger but he was a teddy bear. He is with God now watching over Kat and Matt.

Frank Sturchio

December 5, 2006

Tony my life long TRUE Friend you will be missed. We had are good times & bad .GOD REST YOUR SOUL say HI to Ralph & Carol (wing wing)
Your Buddy
FRANK

GENNARO(JERRY) PRETE

December 5, 2006

TO A GREAT BOSS, GREATLY MISSED,MAY GOD BLESS HIM IN MANY WAYS,LOVE ALWAYS GENNARO (JERRY)PRETE

Johnny Velazquez

December 5, 2006

My condolences go to Anthony's family. Anthony and the Velazquez family have been good friends for years. We were a pain in his rear, and so was he to us, God Bless and May our friend Anthony Rest In Peace.

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