Anthony J. "Tony" Buscemi

Anthony Buscemi Obituary

BUSCEMI Anthony J. "Tony" Buscemi, age 93 of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006. The son of Italian immigrants Ignazio and Maria (Miceli) Buscemi. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 2, 1913. He graduated from Columbus Central High school in 1931. Throughout the 1930's, he operated the Arlington Grill in the Grandview area. In 1934, he married Ann Vitterose of Bucyrus, Ohio. Together, they founded Ann & Tony's Restaurant in 1946, and operated it until retirement in 1972, at which time their son Tom became proprietor. Ann, Tony's wife of 42 years, died in 1976. In 1980, Tony and Mary E. Mooney, English teacher and guidance counselor in the West Jefferson schools for 37 years were married and lived in West Jefferson and London, Ohio until Mary's death in January, 2005. Tony was a devoted member of Sts. Simon and Jude Church for 60 years. He leaves behind a large and loving family, and many dear friends. Survivors include children, William (Colleen) of Springfield, Thomas (Judy) of West Jefferson and Michael (Susan) of Thornville; grandchildren, Sarah Gray of Springfield, Robert (Sarah Hadley) of Chicago, Tom Jr. (Karen) of London, John of Dayton, Tony (Katy) of Columbus, Lisa (Chad) Hilliker of Loveland, Michael (Erin) of Thornville, Joseph (Amy) of Columbus, Colleen (Mike) Adkinson of Columbus and Dominic (fiance' Marci) of Columbus; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jones and Eloise McAllister of Columbus; sister-in-law, Charlene Terry of Florida. Special friends include his morning church/breakfast group and especially Barbara Sheehy and Jack Chesshir. The family invites friends to call 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday in (the new) Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church of West Jefferson. A Mass celebrating Tony's life will be held in the church at 11 a.m. Monday, followed by burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Simon and Jude Church, the West Jefferson Library or a charity of choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Buscemi

9 Entries

Mary Ann Crawford

July 30, 2021

I sat next to Tony during the ground breaking ceremony of the new building of Saint Simon and Jude. He related to me meeting my grandparents that fateful day in 1959 after they had finished their dinner at the restaurant on the way to our house to babysit with us for the weekend. My grandmother had come up to the cash register and asked to speak to Tony, and told him what a wonderful meal they had. He told me what lovely people they were and that he was so grateful to be able to meet them........ No one else in my family had ever heard that story. It was though he was saving it for me.....

Michael Feher

August 8, 2006

To the Buscemi Family:

Our family has fond memories of "Pop" running the cash register in the resteraunt as well as his warm smile, gentle handshake and familiar "wink". We will miss him dearly as I am sure all of his friends and family will. Our thoughts are with you all.

Sincerely,

The Feher Family.

Todd & Jennie (Buscemi) Statczar

August 7, 2006

To the entire Buscemi Family,

We want you all to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Shively

August 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you, what a wonderful man Tony was! I'm sure he is surrounded by his family in heaven. I have wonderful memories of Tony and your family! God bless you all!

Adam Quinn

August 6, 2006

My deepest sympathy. I can remember so many times of going to Ann & Tony's after football practices for raviolli and sometimes Tony would be there and would tell stories about when my dad used to come down after his football practices. I grew up away from West Jefferson for some years but would always look forward to coming back and eating at the restaurant. It always amazed me that no matter how long it had been, Tony would always remember names. He will be sadly missed by everyone, we have truly lost a great person, but the heavens are now better off.

Roger and Karen Sluder

August 6, 2006

To all the Buscemi Family:

Our deepest sympathies in the loss

of your father and grandfather; We

have very fond memories of the restaurant and West Jefferson and the many times we were able to sit on the banks at Custers Point and visit with him and his family

May his soul Rest In Peace

Mary Ann Crawford

August 6, 2006

The loss of Tony Buscemi is a tremendous one for the huge number of people he touched throughout his life. He was such fun to be around, and so kind to all those he touched.. My condolences to his family and West Jefferson friends...

Ruth Canney

August 5, 2006

The Canney Family will miss their long-time friend. Our deepest sympathy. Ruth, Johnny, Jane, and Jim Canney.

Ruth Mider

August 5, 2006

To all my Buscemi friends and family I send my deep sympathy and love. We have lost a good friend, but we will never forget him,as his legacy lives on in his wonderful

family. My love to all ......

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