Anthony R. ‘Tony’ Gandolfo

EAST CANAAN — Anthony R. “Tony” Gandolfo, 88, died Aug. 30, 2015, surrounded by his family, at the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

He was the husband of the late Leatrice “Lea” (Holmes) Gandolfo, who died February 23, 2004. 

Tony was born June 14, 1927, at the former Winsted Hospital, son of the late Marie (Zucco) and Nicholas Gandolfo. He worked for more than 25 years as a store manager for C.A. Lindell’s and Sons in North Canaan. Prior to that, he owned a shoe repair business in North Canaan. 

Tony was a member of the North Canaan Congregational Church in East Canaan. He and his wife devoted much of their free time to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry of the North Canaan Congregational Church for many years. 

In his younger years, Tony was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also had a fondness for wild birds and enjoyed making birdhouses for them. 

Tony left high school when his country called, to fight in World War II. He served in the U.S. Navy during his time in the war. After coming home, he became a member of the Couch Pipa VFW Post in North Canaan. 

Tony is survived by his two sons, Andy Gandolfo of North Canaan and Tom Gandolfo of Lakeville; his daughter, Lisa Spadaccini of Falls Village; a granddaughter, Tanya Brown of North Canaan; and two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Giavanna. 

Funeral services were held Sept. 2 at the North Canaan Congregational Church in East Canaan, followed by burial with full military honors in Hillside Cemetery in East Canaan. 

Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.

Memorial donations may be sent to either the Couch Pipa Post No. 6851 VFW, P.O. Box 913, 104 S. Canaan Road, North Canaan, CT 06018 or to the North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 178, North Canaan, CT 06018.