Anthony Barone Obituary
Anthony G. Barone, age 83, of Milford and formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Audrey Greeley Barone, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Greenwich on July 26, 1931, he was a son of the late Anthony and Sylvia Dota Barone. A U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a mason for over 40 years, retiring as a superintendent. Mr. Barone was an active member of the Bricklayers Union, a member of the Stratford Men's Club and was active in Stratford PAL Little League. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Survivors include three sons, Cliff Barone and his wife Mary Anne of Shelton, Anthony H. Barone and his wife Anne of Westlake, TX and Chris Barone and his wife Nancy of Shelton, twelve grandchildren, Michael, John, Cliff Jr., David, Daniel, Kristen, Tony, Kelly, Stephen and his wife Jen, Andrew and his wife Emily, Kenneth and James, two great grandchildren, Tyson and Cole, two sisters, Angelina Galucci of Boca Raton, FL and Josephine Guastella of Monroe, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Fire Department, 72 New Haven Ave., Milford, CT 06460. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Lucille Delos
May 18, 2024
May his memory be eternal.
Tony you are missed
Ron Serra
October 11, 2020
I read Mr. Barone’s obituary, and I feel obligated to say a few words because he was one of our neighborhood dads back in 1960-70s. Mr. Barone represented honest, hard work, and compassion as a father in our little hamlet -- Stratford Connecticut. He wasn’t just a pillar in our community; he and a few fathers were the foundation. They shaped young minds to be gentle yet strong future fathers, which many of us accomplished because of their examples.
As a young boy growing up in Stratford, CT, Mr. Barone coached us in baseball and football; he advised young athletes and neighborhood children -- to do the right thing no matter what the cost, and he gave endless hours coaching little league and advising us. He instilled a “work ethic” in everyone he touched. Unfortunately, our society does NOT make fathers like this anymore.
I can remember during little league baseball games (Stratford Yankees) his coaching talents and sportsmanship were professional, aggressive, and admired. It did NOT matter if you won or lost a game, or if you were on a different team, he always shook my hand, patted my back and said, “You played a great game Ron; your parents will be proud.” He always made me feel good as a young boy even if I played horribly.
His son Tony was a good friend of mine in middle school; we both went to Our Lady of Grace Catholic School; we became altar boys, and we played Pop Warner Football together. Tony Jr. (a big, strong kid) always stood up for me in school yard fights. We were the same age, but he felt like a big brother. Tony Jr. was exactly like his dad. He always did the right thing, and he always had a moral compass, pointing in his dad’s direction.
I can remember senior year high school, Tony Jr. played for Bunnell H.S. and I played for St Joseph’s H.S. We played against each other in a conference championship. We played our hearts out and I (St Joseph H.S.) lost by one point 7-6. After the game, I was exhausted and emotional. Tony Jr. and Vinny (another friend) walked up to our bus and hugged me. Tony took his father’s place by saying, “You played a great game Ron; we played our hearts out.” I can remember walking on the bus, and my football coach saying, “Those are true friends Serra; I never saw that before.”
I walked to the back of the bus, and I saw Mr. Barone sitting on his car in the parking lot. As the bus drove away, Mr. Barone saw my face. He waved and raised two thumbs up and smiled. That was 1976, and it was the last memory I have of Mr. Barone. That was 44 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Once again, he made me feel good.
Many times, in my life, I modeled my behavior after fathers in my old neighborhood. When I counseled employees, I thought about the patience and balance our neighborhood fathers possessed. When I had a son, I coached little league baseball, basketball and Pop Warner football. I did it because of examples like Mr. Barone and my old neighborhood friend Tony Jr.
Today, no one really understands the long-term influence neighborhood parents have on the whole community. It takes “a community” to raise a child, and Mr. Barone was the living proof. He touched and changed many young lives.
His influence helped my son attend the Air Force Academy, win Florida’s Athlete of the year and become one of the youngest pilots for American Airlines. His philosophy continues because we raised our children with the same philosophy Mr. Barone and other neighborhood fathers instilled in us at a young age. Godspeed Mr. Barone.
Lucille Delos
May 18, 2019
Tony you are missed by all who knew you.
George Hermann
May 29, 2015
Tony,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a good man, I will always remember him as the coach of the Yankees.
George
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Barbara and Leo Basbagill
May 28, 2015
Our sympathy on the passing of our neighbor at Baldwin Station. He was a friendly and talkative man when we first met. The years took their toll.
Amy O'Leary
May 27, 2015
Dear Barone Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of "Mr B". He was an absolute pleasure to take care of and was a great person. He was full of great advice and always made me laugh... I will miss him.
Amy O'Leary
Keith Fox
May 27, 2015
I remember Mr Barone as a kind and good family man. He took his time to coach little league baseball for his sons and the kids in the neighborhood. He took his time to help me when I needed a job, coaching me through the union hall process while I was home from college. He took his time to always welcome me into his home when I was growing up. I will always appreciate his time. He can rest now, having successfully raised three sons, and living to see them all raise their families. His time on this earth was well spent.
Dan Shapiro
May 26, 2015
He was a very pleasant man. I enjoyed our conversations.
Joe and Debbie Cuteri
May 26, 2015
Our deepest Sympathy. He was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barone Family.
Kristen Barrett
May 25, 2015
Anne, Tony and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of the Baron. He always wore a smile when I spoke with him. Love and prayers to all of you.
Rick and Annette Arthur
May 25, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Barone. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Annette and Rick Arthur
Annette Arthur
May 25, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Barone. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Annette and Rick Arthur
May 25, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Barone. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Annette and Rick Arthur
Debbie DeFilippo Laurer
May 25, 2015
He was such a nice man.The family is in my thoughts and Prayeres.
Lucille Delos
May 24, 2015
Dear Barone family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Tony was a great guy and a great friend, we will miss him as we know that all of you will miss him with every day that passes. Our deepest condolences.
Lucille and Pete
Christine Fronckiewcz
May 24, 2015
Im so very sorry for your loss. Tony meant the world to me. His knowledge, advise, compassion, humor, kindness and the many life experiences we shared I will always treasure. I loved him like family. Rest in peace you dear sweet man. XO
Larry Yakaitis
May 24, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the whole Barone family. Larry and Lauren Yakaitis
Esther Barone Williams
May 23, 2015
Cousin "Junior". Sorry you have to leave your wonderful boys and grandchildren but Audrey awaits you.
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