In Memory of Anthony "Tony" DeNigro

Obituary

Anthony "Tony" DeNigro, of Utica, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Wynn Hospital with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born in Utica, a son of the late Anthony and Frances DeNigro on June 1st of 1931. He was educated locally and attended Utica Free Academy, where he played football and his team went undefeated from 1947-1948. He later went on to further his education at Utica College. He also served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. Anthony retired from New York State Department of Transportation where he met his wife, Joan and shared a blessed union of 56 years together. Later in life, he owned and operated DeNigro Land Surveying for over 40 years. There he developed many wonderful friendships, especially Al Forte, Pauly Mancuso, Russell Miller and Phil LaBella. As a licensed surveyor, he taught his son, Richard, the business, who worked alongside him for many years until his retirement.

Anthony was a loving husband, a generous father, a wise uncle and a proud grandfather. He was a man of Catholic faith and held his morals close. Anthony had strong family values and patriotism towards his country. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and was an avid football fan. He spent a lot of time in Sylvan Beach with good food, friends and family. He had so much wisdom to share and was happy any time he was surrounded by family.

Anthony is survived by his three children, Dianne, Richard, Gary and daughter in law, Tina DeNigro. He leaves behind two grandsons, Richard Jr. and Cinello DeNigro. He also leaves behind his sister in law, Denise Saccal, nieces, Raelene Murray and Justine and husband, Anthony Testa. He had a special relationship with his great nieces, Giada and Zayna Testa. He leaves behind nephews, Joey, Dan (Kim), and Mark (Linda) Saccal of Florida, nieces and nephew, Shireen, Darice and Anthony of Texas and cousins, Wayne & Mary Catherine Hosey and George & Joanne Amendolare. Anthony was predeceased by his wife, Joan DeNigro,  parents, Anthony and Frances DeNigro, in laws, Jerry and Josephine Saccal, brother in laws, Norman and Joseph Saccal, and nephew, Jerry Saccal. He was also predeceased by a very special great nephew, Jaedon M. Jarosz.

A special thank you to the nurses and staff, especially Kim DeSimone, Kennisha Barnes and his aide “Red” at the Sitrin Home in New Hartford for their care and compassion for the last few months. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff on the 5th and 7th floors of Wynn Hospital for their kindness during this difficult time.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:30am at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, where a Christian Mass of Military Honors will be celebrated. Private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are with Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford.

Please omit flowers and consider a donation to Feed Our Vets on Broad St. or Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen.

For online expressions of sympathy go to fwefh.com.