Anthony M. Garofalo

Anthony "Sonny" Garofalo of Manchester passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary "Chickie" Garofalo, and his parents Rosario "Ray" and Mary Boschello Garofalo. Anthony is survived by his sisters, Angela Blair and Linda Koschwitz; his daughter, Catherine Long, her husband Frank, and their children Kevin, Brandon, Joshua, and Brittany; his grandson, Frank Provencher, his partner Kacie Dolloff, and son Cadyn; his son Stephen Garofalo and his partner Jennifer Wright; and his son Michael Garofalo, his wife Shonni Enelow, and their son Raphael. Growing up in Greenwich, Anthony raced pigeons, cars, and worked in the family grocery store. After serving in the Marines, he met his wife and started both a family and a successful refuse removal company. The two went hand-in-hand, as he brought many relatives, including his oldest son, into the business. Anthony and Mary later owned an egg farm, providing countless family stories. And in retirement, he was a jack-of-all trades at St. Bridget Parish. In all things, he brought an incredible work ethic, sharp sense of humor, selfless generosity, and huge heart. A memorial Mass will be offered at St Bridget Church in Manchester April 9 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut, Advocacy Avengers.