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Anthony Cherrone Obituary
Anthony ("Tony") Cherrone Sr. of Johnson City, NY was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Tony passed at the age of 82 on August 8, 2020 on his birthday after a brave, courageous fight against T-Cell Lymphoma. He married Linda Kucera, his loving wife of almost 59 years. Together, they had three children: Anthony Cherrone Jr. (Rochelle) of Harpursville, NY, Michael Cherrone (Mary Rose) of Cheshire, CT, and Dr. Karen Cherrone of New York City. He had 4 grandchildren: Anthony, Mark, Andrew and Nicole Cherrone. Tony is also survived by his brother Vincent Cherrone (Ann Marie) of Avon, CT, his sister, Shirley Rogers, of Binghamton, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Mary Cherrone.
His working career included Singer Link where he helped program simulators for the Apollo Gemini Space Mission, and as a computer programmer at Binghamton University and IBM. After retirement, he became a regular face at his son Anthony's business, The Floor Store, in Binghamton, NY. Tony was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church of Johnson City, NY.
Tony relished time with family and friends, always the life of the party. In his younger days, he played trumpet in the Army band; then professionally, with a band, the Needham's. His favorite music was jazz and he enjoyed listening to his idol, Miles Davis.
Tony coupled his love of sports with his love of teaching and giving advice by coaching little league. He was an avid NY Yankees fan, and perhaps was one of the biggest NY Giants fans ever.
He loved traveling with his wife Linda to visit his children many times a year and he absolutely adored his four grandchildren. Tony will be remembered for his feisty personality and zest for life.
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, there will be no public viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. James Catholic Church on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 am for family and friends to attend. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City, NY following the mass. Arrangements are by the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc. 150 Main Street Johnson City 150 Main Street Johnson City New York
A special thank you to all family and friends for their loving prayers and support. In addition, the family wants to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Alison Moskowitz and her staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tony's name to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org/).
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Carol Demtrak-Moore
August 5, 2023
Happy Birthday this week Tony! I think of you often. Miss working at Stay Healthy and seeing all my friends . Always enjoyed our gab sessions when you stopped in, always sharing about Linda and your kids. Hope they are all doing well and know that you are still with them in your angel wings
Miss u lots-Carol Demtrak-Moore
Joseph & Louise Stillittano
August 15, 2020
Linda, Memo, Shirley & Family . Many memories from Susquehanna and Duke Street with our Calabrese roots. RIP Bones. Our prayers to all.
Deanna Cherrone
August 14, 2020
One of the best humans on earth! I will miss his infectious laugh and awesome smile.
Mary and Victor Parlanti
August 13, 2020
Condolences to the Cherrone family. Our prayers are with you.
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Michele Morgan
August 13, 2020
Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tony was a wonderful man and great to see at all the family functions. He will be missed and prayers to the family at this sorrowful time.
Antoinette Regni
August 13, 2020
Dear Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was the best cousin this girl had! Memories of riding on the handlebars of his bike. Pillow fights Shirley, Tony, and I against Angelo and Vincent. Holiday dinners with our grandparents. So many wonderful times growing up. He was a central part of my childhood. Just a wonderful human being. My condolences to you and your family.
Cheryl Morgan Borgna
August 13, 2020
Linda, Anthony, Michael and Karen, Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May God wrap His loving arms around you and provide comfort. I have many fond memories of Tony at family gatherings. He was an amazing person. You were all blessed to have him.
Dick Orzel
August 13, 2020
Cherrone Family,
Sorry to read about Anthony's passing..Met him at IBM years ago. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
George kolba
August 13, 2020
May He rest in eternal life and peace. Condolences to the family, From the kolba family
David Romeo and Annette bonacci
August 13, 2020
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.
peter ayres
August 12, 2020
Tony and family.... I am very sorry for the loss of a very special person in all of your lives.. I worked with Tony for years and it was always a pleasure. Just a great guy..
Nancy Ferrara Engel
August 12, 2020
Linda, my condolences to you and your family on your husband's
Passing
Charlotte Ciotoli (Sherwood) Ft. Mill, SC
August 12, 2020
Shirley, I was saddened to read of your brother passing. Such a nice man.
Cherish your memories that will help ease the pain of loss. Take care.
Tony Boysick
August 12, 2020
I remember Mr. Cherrone as one of the coolest fathers from my youth. Growing up down the street and being friends with his children I got to see him frequently. I remember him playing his trumpet and shooting hoops with us. In recent years I would drive by the neighborhood and sometimes catch him outside. We'd talk and shoot the breeze. He seemed like the same great Dad I remembered. My wife and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family.
Mark Kvassay
August 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to Mr Cherrone's family and friends.
Mr Cherrone was always at sporting events when i was on many different teams with his son Tony Jr. He always gave good advice and cheered us on when we were winning but more importantly he consoled us when we lost and told us to hold are heads up high.
I will always remember him as a kind and caring man.
May he play his trumpet loud up in heaven with our loving heavenly Father at his side.
God bless.
Louis & Isabel Montone
August 12, 2020
Linda & Family,
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I grew up with Tony and have many memories of our youth together. It was wonderful seeing him in Florida a couple years ago. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP
Tony.
Bill Finch
August 12, 2020
I always enjoyed talking to Tony when calling or stopping by the Floor Store, he was always friendly and ready to help... plus a had great sense of humor! He will be greatly missed!
Al DiLascia
August 12, 2020
Anthony (Tony Bones) was a GREAT guy throughout his entire life. He was a star on our Saint Mary’s Assumption Championship Basketball Team with a deadly shot from the corner.
Always such a nice guy, smiling, friendly. With such a beautiful family! My condolences to all of you. May God Bless his soul!
Al DiLascia
Mary Rezeski
August 11, 2020
To his wife Linda, his children and all family members I offer my sincere sympathy. I met Tony in the early 1980s at IBM Endicott and worked with him for many years. Such a wonderful guy...great to work with and so full of fun. We will miss him. I’m so very sorry to hear of his passing.
God Bless you,
Mary
Carol Demtrak-Moore
August 11, 2020
Dearest Linda and family/ I just read of Tony’s passing. I am truly, truly heartbroken! I just saw him , before pandemic, when I was doing therapy and we talked and caught up on what was going on in our lives. He looked wonderful and said he was doing well. I missed seeing him on his daily walks at the mall after I was out of work due to my fall. Tony was one of the nicest, good natured and authentic people I know. He spoke always of you and your children. How proud he is of them. I am just shocked about his passing. Please know Linda that you and your family , and Tony are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget him!!!
John T
August 11, 2020
A special guy, i loved working with him.
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