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Anthony Chianese Obituary
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CLINTON CORNERS - Anthony V. Chianese, 65, of Clinton Corners, NY, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
For many years, he along with his wife were the owners and operators of Active Beer & Soda on Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Anthony previously worked for the transit authority in Poughkeepsie, he also worked as driving teacher, he was a truck driver and a member oft the Teamster Local, he worked at his family restaurant; Mom's Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, and also worked as a jet mechanic for Pan Am.
Anthony was honored with being selected to the NY Amateur Trap Shooting Association Hall of Fame; he was a member of the Willowood Gun Club in Mahopac, NY, and an avid hunter.
He was a communicant of Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck and served in the United States Air Force.
Born on March 26, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Mary Grace (Tesoriero) Chianese of Clinton Corners and the late Frank A. Chianese.
Anthony married Barbara Burgess on December 31, 1966 in Springfield, MA and she survives at home in Clinton Corners.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter; Michelle Beecher and her husband Michael of Clinton Corners, two sons; Frank Chianese and his fiance Amanda Brothers of Clinton Corners, and Anthony Cimorelli and his wife Lisa of Rhinebeck, NY, four grandchildren; Ashley, and Ryan Cimorelli, and Marc and Max Beecher, two brothers; Ralph Chianese of Clinton Corners, and John Chianese of Florida, a sister; Mary Grace Massarone of Clinton Corners, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck, NY. Burial will be at Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 PM. Memorial donations may be made in Anthony's memory to the Leukemia Society of America, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12205.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY. For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Tony & Betty Cimorelli
February 10, 2011
Barbara,
We're sorry to hear about Tony's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish all the good times you had together to help ease the pain and sorrow of your loss.
kathy Lutz-Adams
February 10, 2011
Barbara, Mary Grace, Ralph, John ya'll in in my prayers and thoughts. i am so sorry for your loss. I am very sorry to hear of Tony passing. God Bless your family during this difficult time.
Kathy Lutz Adams
Savannah, Ga
Jeff Callahan
February 9, 2011
Dear Barbara, Mary, Mary Grace, Ralph, Johnny and family. I'm so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I'm very sorry for your loss. I will never forget the the genuinely great times we shared at the restaurant and hunting at Tony and Ralph's. I will miss him very much. May God bless you all. Love,
Jeff
Jeff Callahan
February 9, 2011
Dear Barbara, Mary, Mary Grace, Ralph, Johnny and family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Tony's passing. I will always keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget all the genuinely great times at the restaurant and hunting with Tony & Ralph. May God bless you all. Love, Jeff & family.
LAURA DELANEY-SIMMONS
February 9, 2011
Barbara, Mary Mary Grace, Ralph,Johnny and family
I am sorry to hear of Anthony's passing. It has been a long time, but the memories are forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anthony is part of memories that will be with me always as are all of you. May the Lord bring you comfort through this difficult time.
Robin Delaney-Hamilton
February 9, 2011
Dear Barbara, Mary, Marry Grace, Ralph, Johnny and Family, I'm very sorry to hear about Tony's passing. He was always very sweet to me when I was young. I have alot of good memories of him and all of you. May God bless Tony and all of you.
Norma Sublett
February 9, 2011
Barbara and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May god bring you comfort and help you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy and love....
Janice Tito
February 9, 2011
Barbara,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
God bless you all.
Nancy Bedore, Doug Wheeler
February 9, 2011
Barbara, Michelle, Tony and Family - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time - May God comfort you and help you through your grief - with Deepest Sympathy
Jane Brooker
February 8, 2011
Barbara, Michelle and family. My thought and prayers are with you at this time of loss. God Bless you all.
Jeff &Patty Tryon
February 8, 2011
Barbara,Michelle,
our prayers are with you during these hard times.He was a good man,he taught me how to drive a big bus when worked together at arlington.
Karen & Ron Corbin
February 8, 2011
Barbara,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I remember Tony from Mom's rest over thirty years ago. He always had a way to make me smile and laugh. Both Ron and I are sorry for your loss.
Debbie Rossbach
February 8, 2011
Dear Barbara,Frankie and Michelle,
I just wanted to send you my deepest sympathy and let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry to hear about your husband and dad. I always thought the world of him.
Cathie McCagg
February 8, 2011
Michelle,Barbara and family
My deepest sympathy for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Nancy Jones
February 8, 2011
Dear Barbara and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Tony. He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie (Gerardi) Strehl
February 8, 2011
Dear Barbara, Michelle & family, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father. I hope the memories you shared together help to bring you comfort. Thinking of you during this sad time. God Bless! With love & sympathy, Debbie Gerardi (we bowled in the Blue Bird league)
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