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Di Stasio, Anthony J. BALLSTON LAKE Anthony J. Di Stasio of Ballston Lake passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born on October 23, 1987, he was the beloved son of John Di Stasio of Ballston Lake and Ellen Moss of Rotterdam and much-loved stepson of Patti Zabala-Nettleton of Ballston Lake. Anthony was a 2006 graduated of Guilderland High School and attended Schenectady Community College for culinary arts. He was employed as a cook at Bentley's Restaurant in Malta. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his little, big sister, Suzanne Di Stasio of Slingerlands; brother, Nicholas Nettleton; and sister, Graceanne Nettleton both of Ballston Lake; paternal grandmother, Assunta Di Stasio; Aunt, Nicolina ( Nicola) Spiezio; Uncle, Paul ( Margaret) Moss; cousins, Luigi, Tony and John Spiezio and Bridget and Vanessa Moss. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Antonio Di Stasio and George and Ruth Moss. Anthony was a great cook and loved to share his talent with family and friends. He had a smile that lit up the room and a heart of gold and was deeply loved by his many, many friends. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Friday morning at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Trinity Parish, Cohoes at 10:00. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing to remember Anthony in a special way may make contributions in his memory to the Anthony Di Stasio Scholarship Fund, c/o Capital Communications FCU, 18 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 28, 2011.

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Kaleigh Dedrick

September 25, 2019

I talk to you everyday, I hope you hear me!

LBL

September 25, 2019

I miss you more than you could ever know.

I miss you so very much.

Suzanne Robetoy

September 24, 2019

TJ ~ a brother missing a brother~

September 23, 2012

Closer n closer to ur one year n its amazing how i still cant delete ur number from my phone.. waiting for that random txt message" Yooooo" n back i go to those random cruises. A trip with the only destination being laughter. So much has changed in my life n i wish u were here to ride the ups with me. I love you man.. youre forever etched into my life

LBS

June 12, 2012

I miss you more than words could discribe. I hate this.

Toni Fusco

May 21, 2012

I Love You Anthony I Miss You Anthony from your number one girlfriend.<3

Bridgette Moss

November 6, 2011

Anthony,
You already know this, but I want to tell you anyway. I've looked up to you my entire life. I can't deal with my big cuz being gone. You were truly special to me, and of course will always be. I know your watching over all of us. I love you so much cuz.
Love, B

Suzanne

October 26, 2011

Anthony,
I miss you so much, words can no express the pain I feel so deep in my soul. lossing you was the hardest thing I have ever endured. I will never be the same again.
you will forever be my baby, my brother and my very bestfriend.
see you in my dreams, kidforever your Little Big Sister

Joyce McMillen

September 30, 2011

My Heart goes out to you and your Family.

The neighborhood gang

Lauren Pinchbeck

September 30, 2011

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September 30, 2011

Amy Cubello

September 29, 2011

Tony,
You were an awesome friend. Elementary school was fun, middle school was even better when Nick and I use to come over and play basketball. I remember we would always accidentally hit your grandma's flowers and she would come out and yell in italian. Then your family would cook dinner and we would play board games all night. I remember the high school bus ride to and from school...it was always entertaining having you and the boys in the back being...well...boys. I thank you till this day that when I asked for a brownie you looked at me and said "I'm sorry but no, you'll find out later why"..funny memories.
Suzanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He truly will be missed.
You will truly be missed

Gail VanAlstyne

September 29, 2011

Suzanne & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michael Galka

September 29, 2011

to the family of tony,

my prayers go out to the whole family at this tragic time. i didnt know tony like everyone else but from what ive been told he was a wonderful guy! he will be greatly missed.

Matt Russo

September 29, 2011

I will never forget how good your tiramisu was. Tony was an incredibly kind man. words can't describe how sorry i am. Alot of people love you and you will never be forgotten

Kathleen Stack

September 29, 2011

Ellen and Dennis,

Our condolences to you during this time; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 29, 2011

Anthony (Meatball),
We had amazing times at SCCC, and I am so fortunate to have met you and called you my friend. I am deeply hurt by your passing, and I will miss you. My favorite memory of you is when you used to come visit me at Friendlys with Jules. Used to make the time go by super quick and I will forever miss you! You will be loved always MEATBALL!
-Ashley Zaccardo

Janina Caraballo

September 29, 2011

There isnt anything that I can say, that hasnt already been said. We are all here for you and your family during this time of sorrow. I havnt seen Anthony since I was a teenager, but I remember him well. He will be forever loved, and forever missed.

b

September 29, 2011

Tony you will be missed, a lot of people loved you and i remember bumping into in the halls of GHS. rip :( my prayers and thoughts go out to your family and friends ,3

Jessica Bowers

September 29, 2011

Suzanne and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could say or do. I am here if you need me, today, tomorrow or ten years from now. Love you always. Rest in Peace Anthony. <3

Samantha Gross

September 28, 2011

Anthony was such an amazing person. He always knew how to make me laugh and smile. He had such a big heart and was so caring. There is not a moment in my life that I won't be thinking about him or the good times that we shared. He meant so much to me and always will. I Love You Anthony(: restinpeace<3

Lorraine Blanchard

September 28, 2011

Suzanne & family I am so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing i am lost for words i remember living in our old neighborhood how all the kids use to go around to everyones house on the weekend ringing door bells and running such a nice kid may he now R I P hes home now resting and in peace with the angels.

Kaleigh

September 28, 2011

Anthony,Tony, Meatball, Ton Loc,
Words could never explain how much I love you. We have been such good friends for years! Our love started in Culinary school. Always made me laugh, Always. You stayed with that amazing smile on your face, which is embedded into my brain. I will never forget it. I have had so many good times with you. My friends will never forget you, they all really liked you. Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for my yearly bday present. Im sure your going to be the beer pong champ in heaven. I'll never forget the night you held the table down ALL NIGHT. Big day out, very fond memories with both you and your sister that day :-) Cant wait till the day I see you again and thankful you were able to make it to my new place in june. I love you and I will miss you my angel. PS: I hope you can hear me talking to you everyday. Forever in my heart <3

Katie B

September 28, 2011

I worked with Tony at Red Robin for a short while. When I first started and everything was stressful and hectic, he was always over the line with this huge smile on his face and nothing but kind words to say. To Tony's family, my deepest condolences, your son/brother was such an amazing person with a noticeable heart of gold. I consider myself lucky for having known Tony and I have faith that he is in a better place.

Chrissy & Luigi Spiezio

September 28, 2011

We will miss Anthony; He touched our lives. You will always be in our hearts!!

Bejaze Metjahic

September 28, 2011

I never met him but you can see from pictures he had a smile that was contagious; just like his sister. With each memory, let your hearts be reminded that nothing can ever take away the beauty we have known, for love remains a part of us forever. My thoughts are with you and your family!!

Tara Berlin

September 28, 2011

To Suzanne and Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy as my heart breaks for the DiStasio Family. It is hard enough to lose someone you love, it is even harder when they are young and your not expecting it. Never having met Anthony, I had heard nothing but wonderful things about this young man. The bond he had with Suzanne was one that you rarely see anymore, and I am thankful that they had such a beautiful sibling relationship. Words will never be able to express the pain Anthony's family and friends are going through, however in these difficult times remember that Anthony has not left you. He will always be with you in your heart as long as you hold tight onto the memories that you are truly lucky to have. Anthony is now among the angels and watching over everyone he loves, so do not feel alone...He will always be with you.
With Love

stephanie kert

September 28, 2011

im so sorry for you loss, i grew up with anthony and he was always able to put a smile on anyones face. although it has been a while since ive seen him, he was always in my thoughts and heart. i truly miss him. (maria dinardo's daughter)

Eileen Smith

September 28, 2011

I will never forget that smirk you had whenever you teased me. I can't believe a person with such a big heart was taken from us this soon. We grew up together you lived just down the street from me. You'll always be in my heart.. To the Di Stasio family I'm so sorry for your lost. Anthony has touched so many lives and will never be forgotten. My heart goes to you during this difficult time.

Stephanie Macbeth

September 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the DiStasio family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this great loss. Tony was a great kid with a great smile. Love and peace to all his friends that are missing him and trying to find their way through this tragedy....(Jules mom)

Andrea Robetoy

September 28, 2011

Anthony , I never met you but if you are anything like your sister then I know you were a beautiful person inside and out . God must have wanted you for what reason we may never know .... the people u leave behind will remember u 4ever and u will live on in our hearts. My deepest sympathy to the DiStasio family , if you ever need anything please call on me . Much love and God bless you all .

larry robetoy

September 28, 2011

i never met the man, but if he was as sweet as his sister, he must have been wonderful. i am sure he will be missed a great deal. my heartfelt condolences go out to his sister and all his family,i cant even imagine the pain. we are here if you need us. all our love and sympathy, larry and susan robetoy

Nicole Hart

September 28, 2011

Anthony,
I can't believe you're gone. Never in a million years did I ever think I'd be living through this nightmare. When Suzanne told me what happened, I was in such a state of shock. I didn't know what to do. I was shaking, crying, I couldn't catch my breath. We just sat on the phone and cried. You, Anthony, mean so much to me. You've been part of my life for 19 years. We were insparable. If you weren't at my house, I was at yours. We'd play video games, watch movies, run around in the backyard until the sun went down, we'd bug Suzanne by going into her room when she didn't want us in there. We played games-- we were best friends. All of those memories are ones that I will carry with me forever. Thank you for always being there. It's been a few years since we hung out but we still chatted and I always knew you'd be there no matter what. I'll always remember our time together, your smile, and most importantly our friendship. I love you, Anthony. Rest in peace. "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so difficult."

John, Suzanne, Ellen and Patti--
I am SO sorry for the loss of your son, your brother. You've always been that "second family" to me and you all and Anthony have your place in ours, too. Stay strong. You have an angel watching over you now.

Jackie Parker

September 28, 2011

Tony! I cant even believe this... I'm going to miss you so much. You were such a great friend to me and over the past 3 years we become so close. You have been there for me through alot. Everytime we were togerther all we did was laugh! We had so much fun. You had such a great heart and were a great person. You will be missed everyday. Thank you for everything <3

Tina Courts

September 28, 2011

Tony,
I never thought the next time i would be in New York we wouldnt be able to hang out like we said we would. I was looking a pictures of our junior proms. It brought back so many memories. My prayers go out to the DiStasio family.

Rhonda Durfee

September 28, 2011

Patti and family-

I work for Dr. Nancy Cappiello, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Monica Finn

September 28, 2011

Anthony.. we will miss you.. always love you.. you were a great person..The Finns

Caitlin Carpenter

September 28, 2011

I am still having a really hard time to except the fact that you are no longer with us, and don't know if I ever really will. You honestly were one of the best friends I have ever had, throw out middle/high school you were always there for me,and all of your friends. you never lost sight of who you were and always stuck by your friends no matter what. We didn't agree about everything but I could always count on you to give me your prospective on everything and open my eyes to things and MOST of the time you were right. Thank you for always being there for me throw all the good and bad times. I will always remember all the time we spent together and cherish every memory . No one will ever be able to make a Tiramisu like you did!! Still my favorite. Just thinking of your big smile and tho's looks you would give and your laugh makes me smile. I don't think you really knew how many people you effected in your life and how many people really do love you. You will forever live on threw everyone that has had the honer to know you. I hope you are at peace and living easy up above. Please watch over us. My condolences to Tony's family and all his friends. Rest Peacefully Toneayyy.

Marie and Robert Castiglia

September 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the DiStasio Family. We will always remember Anthony's wonderful smile and sweet grin. Always a gentleman and ready with a big hug. Such a wonderful, sweet young man. God Bless you all and give you strength during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of sweet Anthony bring you comfort in the days ahead. Anthony will be forever in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

THERESA PETROZZI

September 28, 2011

I WORKED WITH ANTHONY WHEN HE ATTENDED GUILDERLAND HIGH. HE ALWAYS HAD A HUGE SMILE,POLITE AND FRIENDLY. HE LOVED HIS CLASSES IN CULINARY AND COULDN'T WAIT TO WORK IN THE BUSINESS. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF ANTHONY. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS."MRS.P"

Brandon Levine

September 28, 2011

Anthony was a good kid. We worked together when he worked at Hoffman carwash on Central ave. He was always an honest kid and always had a joke to tell which left me laughing.
He will be missed A lot

September 28, 2011

im so sry for u loss my thought and prayeres go out to ur family during this very difficult time. God bless and knowing u have that special angel looking over u

Gabriella Rotundo

September 28, 2011

big tony!!! i can't believe your gone...i just can't believe another person from our g- land neighborhood is gone. i
never thought you'd leave so soon. your bday is next
month..a month after mine. i'm really gonna miss you. i saw
you a month ago and you just liked a comment on fb last
week before everything i can't believe it. i've known you pretty
much my whole life, we went to religion school together, we
did our communions together in 2nd grade, middle and high
school, bus rides, your little cute notes you would give me to read on the bus or in school, taco pronto..your yummy
baked goods and food from votec when you did culinary
and i was in hair school. i'm
gonna miss your smile and big
hugs and our italian talks:( our dads knew eachother also.
we had so much fun together i'll never forget your birthday
party that one year in 10th
grade. your family is in my thoughts and prayers. love you big tony!:(

Krystal Ponce

September 28, 2011

I <3 you "Bubbz". You will truly be missed baby boy...I will see you when I get there. God bless you and your family.

Matt Percoski

September 28, 2011

words cannot describe the sorrow we feel. tony was truly a good friend, and the memories hes left us will keep his spirit alive in us all. im proud to have known this man and my thoughts and prays go out to his family.

bree

September 28, 2011

Tony its still surreal. You were always laughing and smiling. You'd always push me and then crack up. Ah I wish I would've seen you recently but time marches on. Its horrible that we've all got so consumed in our own lives that we forgot to continue to share them with our friends. I will see you every night when I close my eyes. You're probably one hell of an angel. <3

kelly portanova

September 28, 2011

i just started going through some old picture tony..i found ones of me you & adrian at junior prom! thats taking it way back. everytime i close my eyes all i can picture is running up to you at jays house and giving you the biggest hug. i will cherish that moment forever. please keep an eye on my brother for me. love ya

Michelle McKinley

September 28, 2011

All the laughs, the smiles, goof ball things, are memories i will always cherish from you Tony. I still remember our St. Patty;s '10 with the guy that claimed he knew you, but we all knew he didn't. Great times, great memories. You were a great person with a big heart, everything you did, you did for the benefit for other's. You lived the finest and always wanted the best from life. I hope your time here filled your heart with all the happiness in the world, because i know you did that with all the people that surrounded you. You were the best "adopted" little brother Anthony. I promise this, that we'll keep your legacy going strong with our memories and stories of you. I love you, and will Miss you everyday! <3 Look over your family, your their guardian angel now.

Angela Dougall

September 28, 2011

My heart is full of sadness for you and your family, I love you like a sister and just pray that the memories you made will forever keep Anthony's presence with you. Big sister huggies to you.......XOXO

Lauren Pinchbeck

September 28, 2011

The Pinchbeck family would like to send our heart felt sympathy to the DiStasio Family. Tony was a wonderful person and left us with a lasting impression. He was a good friend to our son Matthew. We we always enjoyed having him in our home. He will be missed and remembered always.

Michael Barrow

September 28, 2011

Say not in grief "he is no more" but live in thankfulness that he was.

The Thornton Family

September 28, 2011

To The Distasio Family,So very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this very difficult time.

kati Schoonmaker

September 28, 2011

I have known Tony since middle school! He was an amazing, fun, energetic guy! A really great friend! I am sorry for his families loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Big T.. You are now an angel watching over us!!! We will all miss you terribly!! Love you!!!!

A Local Mom of Young Adults

September 28, 2011

So very sorry to read of your great loss. Please know many are praying for your family, for your strength, and for your very special angel, Anthony.

Kayla Sacco

September 28, 2011

It is so hard for me to accept that such a wonderful person was taken away from us at such a young age. I wish to send my greatest condolences to Big Tony's family. He was a big part of so many of our lives. He was one of my closest friends throughout middle and highschool and I am so happy to have had so many great memories with him - Even though most of those memories are of him giving me a hard time! He was such a great person, with truly a heart of gold. Although he will be greatly missed - His spirit will live through those which he touched throughout his lifetime.

Mary Blessing

September 28, 2011

John, I was shocked & saddened to read that Anthony had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary

September 28, 2011

May the love of fmily and friends sustain you all during the very difficult time of sorrow. John 11: 23,24

September 28, 2011

I still remember St. Patricks '10 in downtown Albany. The laughs, the comments, the guy who claimed he knew you but we all knew he didn't... All great times, and great memories. You were always the life of the party, and still managed to show respect and care to those that surrounded you. You were an amazing Son, Brother, Cousin, Friend, everything. Everything you did and everything you've done, you always made sure that it was for the benefit of other's. You cared and loved so much, and we all love and will miss you dearly. I hope the time you spent with us was the best times you could have ever imagined. You lived for the finest and always wanted the best. And you were the best, you always will be in our hearts. We'll keep your legacy alive Anthony, i promise <3 Love You Adopted little brother!

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