EAST CANAAN — Anthony Louis Veronesi , 84, of 216 Rocky Mountain Way in Arden, NC formerly of East Canaan, died March 26, 2026 at the Solace Center in Ashville, NC.Anthony was born December 14, 1941 in North Canaan, CT son of the late Claudio Serene and Genevieve Adeline (Riva) Veronesi.
Following graduation from Housatonic Valley High School in Falls Village, Anthony worked at the former Pfizer Company in Canaan for a short time before entering the US Air Force.He served for four years in active duty rising to the rank of Sergeant.He was released from active duty on April 9, 1968.After leaving the Air Force,Anthony worked at the Becton Dickinson Company in Canaan.He was transferred to North Carolina and retired from BD.Anthony then began his career for the United States Postal Service, for many years as a mail handler, before his retirement from the Postal Service.
He is survived by his son Anthony K. “Kris” Veronesi and his long- time companion Brooke Lawing both of Mills River NC.Anthony is also survived by his two brothers Claudio “Cookie” Veronesi and his wife Pamela of East Canaan, CT and Bernard “Bernie” Veronesi also of East Canaan, along with several nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Held on April 9, 2026 at 11:00 am in St. Martin of Tours St. Joseph church 4 Main St. North Canaan, CT 06018. Following mass burial with full military honors will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cemetery Road Canaan, CT 06018.There are no calling hours.Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018
