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Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road

Colchester, Connecticut

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Graveside Service

Oct. 16, 2025

10:30 a.m.

New Lebanon Cemetery

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Tony Siragusa Obituary

Tony Siragusa, of Mystic, passed away peacefully, with Robin by his side, on October 9, 2025, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. He was 80 years old. Tony was born on May 4, 1945, son to the late Frank and Teresa (LaTulippe) Siragusa. He was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy in 1963. Immediately after high school, Tony joined the US Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War from 1964 – 1967 and continued his service in the military with the Air National Guard, retiring after 18 years. He married the love of his life, Robin Lapierre in 1968. The couple shared 57 years of marriage. Tony retired in 1997 after a long and successful career with the CT Department of Transportation. His loss will be felt by many, especially his beloved wife, Robin; siblings, Marie, Frank, Jr., Albert "Peter" (Christine) Siragusa; two nephews, a niece and many extended family members and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th at 10:30 am directly at the New Lebanon Cemetery, 174 Waterman Road, Lebanon. The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester has been entrusted with care of arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Tony Siragusa, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Tony Siragusa

Oct

16

Graveside service

10:30 a.m.

New Lebanon Cemetery

Waterman Rd, Lebanon, CT 06249

Funeral services provided by:

Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415

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8 Entries

AL & JEAN

5 hours ago

Tony will be remembered by many for his willingness to help whoever he could. Our sincere condolences to his Robin.

Catherine Tracy Jarvis

5 hours ago

so sorry to hear of your loss some good times on the East side in Norwich. Tracy

Dave Fairman

Earlier today

Rest in Peace Tony

Shawna

Earlier today

Robin may God bless you. I will always remember Tony and the times we all spent together sending my love and heartfelt condolences.

Larry DeLisle

Yesterday

Soooo sorry to hear. I worked with Tony in the CT Air National Guard for about his last 10 years there. He had a great sense of humor! Even when things got tough. We had some great deployments together too. Rest in peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with y´all during this time.

Mike Garvie

Yesterday

Tony was a wonderful friend. We had a lot of good years together. Our condolences to the family. He will be remembered in our prayers.
love, Mike and Jackie Garvie

Jill Coughlin

Yesterday

I have many fond memories of visits with Tony and Robin. Tony had a sense of humor, was always kind and genuinely seemed to enjoy people. May wonderful memories sustain you and his presence be felt in heart and mind. Blessings to Robin and family and friends.

Joe Delgrande

Yesterday

Always a gentleman, I served with Tony in the CTANG at Bradley Field.

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