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Anthony Giunta Obituary

Giunta, Anthony
GREEN ISLAND -
Anthony R. Giunta, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Granville Center for Rehab & Nursing, after a long illness.
Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Anthony Giunta and Jane Vitale Giunta.
Tony graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and worked at Ford Motor Co. in Green Island until his retirement. While working and as a Ford retiree, Tony was an active member of UAW Local 930. He also was a longtime member of the Troy Boat Club.
Tony loved to golf, play cards and watch his two favorite teams, the NY Yankees and NY Giants. However, his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family. He lived for his family and always enjoyed hosting dinners, picnics and holiday get-togethers for family and friends.
Tony is survived by his wife, Susan Slater Giunta of East Greenbush; by his children, Richard Giunta of Green Island, Lori Giunta of Lansingburgh and Anthony Giunta (Michelle) of Halfmoon; by his siblings, Florence "Flo" Giunta of Green Island, Eileen Holohan (Timothy) of Clifton Park, Angelo Giunta (Pat) of Cohoes and Jane Young (Timothy) of Halfmoon; by his grandchildren, Dominica Smeaton, Paul Bush, Nicholas Giunta and Kyle Giunta; and by his great-grandchildren, Penelope Smeaton, Natalie Bush and Maylin Giunta. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a large extended family.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home Thursday, June 26, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Tony's memory to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).
To express your sympathy, please visit Fitzgeraldfuneralhomeltd.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Paul Daubney

June 27, 2025

My sincere Condolences to the Guinea Family. May Tony Rest In Peace in the Arms of the Lord!

Nancy & Rich Shellard

June 27, 2025

Tim&Eileen,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. It's a small world. My husband Rich shared many a card game with Tony at the boat club. Hold on to the memories of your family gatherings and know he is at peace.
Sincerely, Nancy & Rich Shellard

Phyllis Pfitz

June 25, 2025

Lori, so sorry hearing of the passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace.

Mike McNulty

June 25, 2025

To all of Tony´s Family: I am very sorry for your loss.

Glenn Hebert

June 25, 2025

My condolences to the Giunta Family.

Glenn Hebert

Tim Robillard

June 25, 2025

Richie,Lori and Tony- sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a good man.

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105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, NY

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105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, NY

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