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Anthony Belardo Obituary

Belardo, Anthony ALBANY Anthony "Tony" Belardo, went to the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, after a short illness. Anthony was born on May 20, 1917 to the late Salvatore and Rose (Sciacca) Belardo. He was a life time resident of Albany and attended Albany schools. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Atlantic. He was a restaurateur and was a member of the NYS Liquor Dealers Association. He was a member of Christian Assembly of God Church. In addition to his parents, Anthony was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (Crisafulli) Belardo; his son, Richard James Belardo; brothers, Joseph Belardo, John Aidala, Sam Aidala; sisters, Mary Palella and Betty Downs and his godmother, Francesca Lombardo. Anthony is survived by his loving son, Dr. Salvatore (Diana) Belardo of Niskayuna. He is the grandfather of Anthony Belardo of London, Canada, David (Anne) Belardo of Ashburn, Va. and Maribeth (John) Pagoda of Ballston Spa. He also leaves behind his cherished great-grandchildren, Mattison, Jacob and Nicholas Belardo, and Parker Pagoda. He is also survived by his brother, Vincent Belardo; a sister, Pauline Garavelli; and a sister-in-law, Rose Crisafulli; dear friend, Dr. Charles Weijer; along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 12 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Assembly of God Church, Yardboro Ave., Albany, NY 12205 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Anthony Belardo. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.newcomeralbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 28, 2012.

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MaryJ Aidala

February 29, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Family of (Uncle) Tony Belardo, my prayers are with you at this sadden time. May your memories last on forever. (Sam Aidala's daughter)

Erica Bongiorno Tarullo

February 29, 2012

Dear Diana and Sal,
Uncle Tony was a wonderful man and we loved him very much. God Bless your family and we are deeply sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the wonderful memories of uncle Tony teaching me how to swim and eating pears off his pear tree. Rip uncle Tony

patricia lito & cathy lito bohl

February 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken Hughes

February 28, 2012

Sal & Diana
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, your father was a terrific man, proud of his family. Please know in this a time of sorrow that you are in my prayers. Ken Hughes

Marina Taylor

February 28, 2012

Dearest Dr. Belardo, my prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. Marina Taylor

Val DiBlasi

February 28, 2012

Dear Sal and Diana,
So sorry, I am out of town and can't be there to minister to you and your family at this time. My prayers are there with all of you. I will be seeing you when I return home. You lost a father and I lost a good friend. May God keep you in his care. Love Val DiBlasi

joe and linda ritmo

February 28, 2012

Sal and Diana and family,

May God bless you and keep you during this time of loss. You are in his hands and we know that one day we will see tony again. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. We love you all.

Joan Murphy

February 28, 2012

I am Gina Belardo's neice, Joan Murphy, my condolences to the family of Tony Belardo. I knew Francesa also from years ago who raised Tony. May he rest in peace.

Joan Murphy

February 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carole Snyder/Sellnow

February 28, 2012

Sal, Diana, and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad, Father-In-Law,Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carole

Dorothy Dutton

February 28, 2012

Sal,Diana and the Belardo family
I was so sorry to learn of Tony's passing. He and Mary have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. He was such a good and gentle man. I will always remember him fondly. Hold onto your many happy memories and know he has now been reunited with your Mom.
RIP Tony

With Love
Dorothy (Rosie's niece)

Tony Toscino

February 28, 2012

My sincere condolences go out to Tony's family. Am in Louisiana visiting family, and was sorry to read his passing in this morning's obiturary. Knew him from playing the music at Westgate, when he attended the Wednesday dinners. One Man Band Tony

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