Anthony F. Puccio

Anthony F. Puccio, 83, passed away on April 18, 2020 at Staten Island University Hospital South. He was born January 17, 1937 in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn to Vincenzo and Mary Puccio. He settled in Eltingville in 1965 where he and his wife raised their two loving children. Anthony served his Country proudly in the United States Army, and was transferred to the United States Army Reserve where he was honorably discharged - achieving the rank of Corporal. He also served in the National Guard. Anthony's career spanned 44 years in the Pre press and Printing industry after graduating from the New York School of Printing High School where he never missed a day of school - having 100 percent attendance as a child and teenager. He was a proud member of The Amalgamated Local One Printers Union. In his younger years, Anthony was an avid paddle-ball player and in later years learning and loving to play Pickle-ball at the YMCA. He was a Poker champion at Harrahs Atlantic City Casino, beating 119 people in a poker tournament lasting 7.5 hours. He was also an avid boater, fisherman and Coast Guard Auxillary Member. His life passion was tending to his multiple fish tanks, ranging from salt water to afrikan cichlids and his latest Aquascaping Fish Tanks with live plants. Anthony was a long standing Mets and Giants fan, as well as having a great passion for tennis tournaments and attending numerous US OPEN Tennis matches with Rafael Nadal being his number one player. Anthony, a devout catholic was a pious daily communicant at Holy Child Roman Catholic Church. His latest accomplishment is a self published book called Biza, a biography of Anthony's father's quest as a young boy to come to America during WWI from Palermo Sicily. Anthony had the greatest smile and sense of humor - his laugh was infectious. He also had a knack for telling a great story. Anthony will be sorely missed by everyone who has been blessed to have him in their life. Besides a very close family, he leaves behind many many friends who adored him and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Genevieve Puccio, nee Spoto, his son Michael and daughter Donna, Michaels wife Anne (Lorenzo), granddaughters Nicole and Tara and Donna's partner Maureen Brady. He was precedecased by his parents Vincenzo and Mary Puccio and his brothers Donald and Victor Puccio. Anthony is also survived by his furry grandkids, Rusty, Hershey and Trevi. Funeral Services are private. Anthony will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery and a Memorial Mass will take place at a later date to celebrate his life.

Anthony F. Puccio

January 17, 1937 - April 18, 2020