Anthony Richute, Jr.

SCHENECTADY, NY – Anthony Richute, Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 02, 2008. Born in Hazelton, PA he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucy Richute, Sr. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during World War II. Mr. Richute owned and operated Tony Richute's Sunoco for over 30 years. Tony is the beloved husband of 57 years to Dora Richute. He is the beloved father of Sgt. Ernest S. Richute of Schenectady Police Dept. and his wife, Sharon of Schenectady, Luci Treffiletti of Albany and Sharon (Todd) Ferraro of Guilderland. Tony is the brother of Florence "Stevee" (Norman) LaDeaux, Joan Paolucci, James Richute and the late Samuel Richute, Frances Majerowski, Jean Smith, Mildred Monteleone and Rocco Richute. He is the cherished grandfather of Marissa Richute, Robb Burke, Tara and Nicholas Treffiletti and Falon and Brandon Ferraro and great-grandfather to Mason Burke. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Elena (the late Carmine) Isabella as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning at 9:00 at St. Clare's Church, Colonie. Calling hours will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Anthony Richute, Jr.