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A lifelong city resident, Tony was born on May 26, 1951 one of six children, to Gabriel and Theresa Centi. Tony was a graduate of the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He served in the Air National Guard and was a carpenter before joining the family business.
Tony along with his father and family owned and operated Crystal Bar and Ristorante in the heart of Amsterdam for over 50 years. Tony enjoyed gardening, cooking and going to the ocean. His greatest joy was being surrounded by family and friends, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; four children, Kristie Centi and her partner Rich Altieri II, Gabriel Centi and his wife Kacy, Melissa Riccio and her husband Christopher, and AJ Centi and his wife Dom; five siblings, Helene Vassi and her husband Ben, Mark Centi, Theresa Centi and her husband Michael, John Centi and his wife Virginia, and Peggy Dygon; eight grandchildren, Marko, Luca, Nadya, Gianni, Cristiano, Adriana, Francesca, and Romeo; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Tony was predeceased by his niece Dominique Morini- Hermann and nephew, Steven Dygon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 39 St. John Street, Amsterdam, NY with The Very Rev. O. Robert DeMartinis E.V. as celebrant. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Monday, March 24, 2025 from 4p.m. until 7p.m. at the Rose & Hughes Funeral Home, 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Please visit the online memorial at www.roseandhughesfh.com
Throughout his lifetime, Tony was a proud supporter of St. Jude’s. In honor of Tony's memory it is requested that all memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org
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Rick Splawnik
March 26, 2025
Rest in peace Tony,
I´ll always remember you and your father Gabe, best Pizza in town Crystal bar/ restaurant was the place to be !
Margaret Filiberto
March 25, 2025
My prayers are with the Carol and Family
Deepest Sympathy Margaret Filiberto
Adeline Villa
March 25, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences regarding your loss. Tony was a great man , kind and generous. He always had a smile no matter when I saw him . He will be missed.
Again my deepest condolences to the entire Centi family.
Adeline Villa
Mike Del Santo
March 25, 2025
Tony was a very kind and generous man. We enjoyed many visits to his restaurant where he greeted everyone like family.
Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Mike & Sue Del Santo
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Gail Tallman
March 21, 2025
I met Tony in High School. He was kind to everyone. Many years ago I was in the hospital for a long time. He fed my family and wouldn't take a dime. He was an example of compassion and kindness to us all. He will be missed by many. Gail Tallman
Peter Gressick
March 20, 2025
My most profound condolence to the Centi family in this time of sadness. Growing up in the Rocton area and spending every Friday with family and friends at Crystal Bar remains etched in time still today. Few people ever knew of the generosity of Tony quietly for years providing meals for the elderly established by St. Mary´s Church. May God Bless You,
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