Anthony M. Fittizzi

Voorheesville – Anthony M. Fittizzi, Sr. age 72, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony met his soul mate and best friend, Diane, in 1963. The bond they formed as teenagers grew over the decades, resulting in forty-six wonderful years as husband and wife. He was dear father to Anthony, Jr. (Giselle), Rocky (Sue), and Garrett, and cherished grandfather of Adriana, Angelina, Anthony III, Reese, and Rocco. Anthony was born and raised in northern New Jersey to the late Mary and Louis Fittizzi as the fourth of five children. He is survived by his sisters Angie and Mary Ann, and was predeceased by his older brother Dominic and sister Rose Marie. Anthony attended college at St. Mary of the Plains College in Kansas, majoring in History. He began his career as a teacher and mentor at St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany before moving to a position with the State of New York in the Office of Children & Family Services, ultimately becoming a Supervisor and Contract Manager. Anthony valued and loved his family above all else. A day never went by without reading, playing catch, hitting “rocket balls” at his boys, or watching any one of the first four Rocky movies together. He expressed extreme joy and pride in his family, though it is his wife and children who are rightfully more proud and thankful for all he has done for them. Anthony was an enthusiast of multiple sports. He coached his sons from tee ball through American Legion and helped co-found New Scotland’s Pop Warner football program. But he saved his most passionate sports fandom for Princeton Tigers Football and the Green Bay Packers. He could talk for hours of the Packers glory days under Vince Lombardi and their resurgence in the 1990’s to today. As a fan and shareholder, he would sign off of every card and phone call with a heartfelt, “Go Packers!” Relatives will gather and celebrate Anthony’s life during a private visitation with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Monday, May 24th, 2021 at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. Masks and social distancing are required. The interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, NY In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial Fund in Anthony’s name. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Anthony M. Fittizzi

February 3, 1949 - May 19, 2021