Anthony F. Palumbo

 Frankfort – Mr. Anthony F. Palumbo, 90, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in the Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.

Tony was born in Frankfort, New York on October 22, 1933, the son of the late Paul and Concetta Polizzi Palumbo. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of 1951. He was the first in his family to go to college attending Potsdam and SUNY Cortland where he received a bachelor’s and Master’s degree in General Education. Employed by Whitesboro Central School district he started as an 8^th grade teacher, then taught English and Social Studies and then became a guidance counselor, retiring as head of the department in 1988. He served with the US Army and later with the US Army Reserves until his retirementon October 22, 1993 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. In addition to teaching, counseling and the Army Reserves, Tony was a part time electrician, a trade he learned from his brother Joe. He always had his tool bag ready and was willing to fix anyone’s electrical problem. His mottos were: “I’ll figure it out” and there’s got to be a way”. 

Tony married his high school sweetheart, Marie Aurigema on January 29, 1955 in St. Mary’s Church. He had a strong faith that carried him through all of his life especially as a dedicated husband and father. He loved attending all the activities and sporting events of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed being around people at family gatherings and genuinely engaged in all conversations, always ready to listen and give advice. Family was priority but his love of music especially playing his trumpet was his passion. As a member of the Mohicans and the La Banda Rossa Marching bands you would always see him marching in parades and playing at festivals. 

Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Marie Palumbo; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Maria Palumbo of  N.C. and Paul and Dorothy Palumbo of W. Frankfort; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Vincent Ciccone of Frankfort and Gina and Jimmy Seaman of S.C.; his grandchildren, Erin and her husband, Anthony Trinkaus, Renee and her husband, Christopher Jarosz, Michael Palumbo, Luke and Colleen Ciccone, David Ciccone, Malena Palumbo, Jaime Seaman, Alethea Seaman and Lianna Seaman; seven great grandchildren, Nolan, Sadie, Nashton, Taylor, Collin, Carmine and Julian; two sisters-in-law, Diane Perillo and Andrea Aurigema and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael Paul Palumbo in 2019; three brothers and sisters-in law, Sam and Judy Palumbo, Joseph and Amy Palumbo and Charles and Josephine Palumbo, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Palumbo, Veta and Tex Burrell and Florence and Sandy Bono. Also, 3 brothers-in-law and a sisters-in-law, John and Shirley Aurigema, Frank (Shamrock) Aurigema, Julius Perillo and his lifetime friend and first cousin, John Piazza. 

His funeral will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM from the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort and at 10:30 in Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, S. Frankfort St., Frankfort where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Paul Catena. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, April 8 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave., Frankfort.  

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Anthony’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com