Anthony "Tony" Frontino

Anthony Frontino Obituary

FRONTINO-Anthony "Tony", 88, of Hewlett on March 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Jennie (Pastor). Loving father and father-in-law of Jennie and Rick Richichi, Philip and Michele, Paul and Susan, Tony and Nancy, John and Kathy Frontino. Cherished grandfather of Julie and Brian Chisena, Joy, Jill and Jennie Reisman, George, Robert, Vincent, Gina, Tony, Matthew and Marc. Member of St. Vincent De Paul Society, Father John Farrell Knights of Columbus, Usher at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, and Proud WWII veteran. Family will receive friends at the Perry Funeral Home, Inc. 118 Union Ave., Lynbrook, Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday 9AM, St. Joseph's R.C. Church Hewlett. Burial, Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, NY. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Joseph's Church or Hewlett Fire Dept.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Frontino

10 Entries

Jennie Richichi

March 30, 2005

Hi Dad,Well this is it. It's 4 weeks since you're gone. I still don't believe it. I miss you more than words can say. Everyone has been so kind. Mr. Rizzo was at the church and felt bad he hadn't seen you. Mike from the nursery had stopped by the house and didn't know you had left us. He felt real bad. So did Father Tom. He was at his parents sick and when he got back we told him and he is keeping you in his prayers. Everyone said your Mass was so beautiful. We tried our best to make it what you deserved. We've hit a few bumps but I'm sure we'll get it right. Mom's ok but confused. We keep telling her you're with Uncle Ernie and Uncle Andy. Well it's time to go. Rest in Peace Dad. We all Love you and miss you. Someday we'll be together again. Please watch over us. I Love you. Jennie

Charles & Jo-Ann Cogan

March 8, 2005

Mrs. Frontino, We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of those who know and love you. May God Bless You all and give you the strength that you need to accept His will. Colleen has told us how sweet and loving Aunt Jennie & Uncle Tony were to her when she met them at Gary & Melissa's wedding. Sincerely, Parents of Colleen (Cogan) Helsel

Paul & Susan Frontino

March 4, 2005

Pop,We weren't ready to say good bye yet.There is so much more I need to know about being a Father to Robby,Vinnie & Gina.I will always try my best to be there for them.I know that you are in a better place now.Give them heck up there Pop.We didn't say it much to each other but I will always love you.

The Frontinos--Celebrating Family

Colleen Helsel

March 4, 2005

Uncle Tony

Our time with you was brief,
but memorable none-the-less.
Your sense of family has been passed on,
from you to all the rest.

Stories of your life,
will live with us forever.
Your words and acts have become,
permanently ours to treasure.

“ ;Frontino” is not just a name,
it’s a thought, a picture, a touch.
It carries a special baggage with it,
for those that you have meant so much.

For family is always family,
whether you be near or far.
And, family like your family,
is a token of who you are.

And, for you Uncle Tony,
your life has been well lived .
You’ve left a special gift to all,
which not many people can give.

You’ ve left a sense of family,
a feeling one holds deep inside,
an unwritten code of attachment,
to which we all abide.

And, that strength of family,
is what we all look to now,
to get us through our sorrows,
of saying good-bye to you now. . .

God Bless You Uncle Tony.
May you soar with the Angels above.

;With Love,
Mike, Colleen, Connor and Logan Helsel
(Son and family of Mary Frontino Helsel)

Gary Helsel

March 3, 2005

Frontino Family,
The lights are dimmed in Osceola Mills tonight at the news of Uncle Tony's passing. What a great man. The respect in which he and his family are still talked about in Philipsburg, even today, speak to the content of the Frontino character. I am so proud to have that Frontino blood in me and proud of our heritage. I know that my Mother would agree and even though she may not be able to say it, she loves and misses all of you. This is a difficult time for us and I know it must be for you. We send you our prayers and deepest sympathy. I have included a picture of Uncle Tony when he was still a yound man. I think about the life he had yet to lead and how well he lived it, touching so many other lives. I can remember my brother and I looking at these pictures when we were kids wondering what our relatives were like because we never knew them when we were young. When I got older and was able to visit them in New York and their visits to PA, I got to know how truly wonderful the Frontino family is. A family I am proud to call MY family.

Sonia (Stein) Pendergrass

March 3, 2005

Phil and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you know that even though I'm 1500 miles away, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sonia, Eric and the girls

Lynda Pandolfo

March 3, 2005

“Grandpa” to my children, you were always a very good and gentle family man. I know my boys will miss you dearly, as will your entire family. And I, too, will miss you. May you rest in peace and God be with you.

Leslie Hickson[Gaydica]

March 3, 2005

Dear Jennie and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a wonderful husband,father and friend. We have many fond memories of Tony as our next door neighbor in Hewlett. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Love, Leslie Hickson{Gaydica}, Kathy Emmet[Gaydica], and Noel Cafferty[Gaydica}.

Scott Auerfeld

March 3, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my deepest condolescences to Jennie, Jill & Family at this time of sorrow. May you never again know such sorrow.

Scott Auerfeld

jennie richichi

March 3, 2005

We love you Dad and miss you already.give my Love to Pappy

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