Anthony “Tony” Joseph Montefusco, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Charlotte Harbor Health Care in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born April 10, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey, Tony moved from his long time home of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, retiring from a long career as a watchmaker, and moved to…
Continue ReadingAnthony “Tony” Joseph Montefusco, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Charlotte Harbor Health Care in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Born April 10, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey, Tony moved from his long time home of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, retiring from a long career as a watchmaker, and moved to Port Charlotte in 1986. He was a member of the National Association of Watch Clock Collectors, Inc., and attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Anthony was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Army.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Barbara Ann Johnson of Punta Gorda, FL, and Johanna A. Ryan of Poughkeepsie, NY, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Johanna Adina Montefusco in January of 2004.
Tony so enjoyed his teaching of watch and clock repair, he would be proud to know this education will be continued in his name with a memorial donation in his name to the NAWCC, Inc., care of Johanna Ryan at 42 Dutchess Hill Rd., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes Port Charlotte Chapel.
Christina Hageson -Ventricelli
left a message on January 22, 2018:
My Uncle Tony is my favorite uncle was always at there home my cousins grew up being around each other my mom is uncle Tony''s sister Victoria, known as Vicky, or dollie as a nick name I miss him dearly I talked all the time when we visited he be fixing clocks and watches for people never miss a trick go a kick out of my uncle''s piano that played by its self Uncle Tony was unique in a lots of ways he told me he found that piano on the curb side someone was thrown out so he brought it home fix it and played great I have been trying to find is daughters I had no luck last time I called my Uncle Tony was in 2001 had to talk loud because he was hard of hearing told him Robby which he knew when I was 17 and had 2 girls April and Christina we where N.C for my husband job and planed going back home to NJ. He told me that my Aunt was not doing good at all, .my grandparents always kept family together my mom took that roll then I tried but lost contact. .Dear Sir if you can get in touch with his daughters can you forward my message I b have been trying to look for them I had no luck at all please help me find them missed them so much . I sent my Uncle. Tony a picture of our family with a letter and photos to see his great nieces,.. didn't have Robby picture at the time told him that Robby was living in Florida. Barbara Ann we hung out when she was home we talked a lot listen to records and hung at her elementary school on the monkey bars and just talked I was 8 Barbara Ann was 15 yrs,her sister was going to college in NY state at the time and got married. When I was young if you can get in touch with Uncle Tony''s 2 daughters tell them love them both thank you so much for putting this letter up. . thank you Mr. Funeral Director for taking care of my aunt and uncle I appreciate your help for my cousins my mother Was Victoria Rose Montefusco Uncle Tony Sister, Uncle Tony had 2 sisters and a Brother Frank my grandmother Josephine,and my grandfather Edwardo Montefusco of Paterson NJ. . Thank you
Sincerely
Christina H-Ventricelli
201-874-0357
Ross Schacher
left a message on June 17, 2011:
I'm so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My father, Dan Schacher, and Tony were good friends and watchmaking colleagues. I would frequently accompany Dad when he visited Tony. I always liked that Tony never talked down to me - always treated the kid tagging along with respect. The world is surely a poorer place without Tony in it.
Russ & Nancy Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2011:
Tony was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed. He, and his wife Johanna, were very close friends of my parents, Rowland and Carole Lewis. In fact, Tony was one of my dad's very closest friends and they spent a lot of time together. The two couples Had become friends because of my dad, and Tony's, love of antique clocks, and were both longtime members of the NAWCC and worked on repairing and restoring old clocks.They never tired of talking and collecting antique clocks, and sharing their knowlege of them with anyone who would listen. My parents lived in Franklin Lakes when Tony was in Fair Lawn, and they, like Tony and Johanna, ended up moving to Port Charlotte FL back in the late 1980's, I am not sure which one moved there first. My wife and I visited Tony and Johanna in their Fl home way back then, and they seemed so happy there. My parents and Tony and Johanna did many, many, things together aside from the clock meetings, conventions etc. and socialized constantly. When my father died in 1994 Tony was so helpful to my mother. She spoke about him frequently until she passed away in 2008. We are so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing and want to extend our sincere condolences to Tony's daughters,
Russ and Nancy Lewis
Lori and Ed Tirri
left a message on June 7, 2011:
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you, Barb, and Johanna. We still have very fond memories of our times together. Just the other day, we spoke of your home in Fair Lawn which was truly an amazing museum of clocks. Your father was extraordinary.
Bettina Maguire
left a message on June 5, 2011:
My dear friend Tony will be truly missed. When I moved into my home in 1992, Eileen & Merv Maurer (the previous owners) told me that "The Montefusco's were the best neighbors ever. At that time I had no idea, but it was not long until I noticed their kind ways, and sincereness. If we were outside fixing sprinklers, or had a problem with the garage door, it did not matter, Tony would trot over with a grin, and always wanted to help in anyway possible! He was like a second Grandfather to me. Another fond memory was always hearing the nice Frank Sinatra music he always had playing in his home! He just loved Frank, and we once went to a Impersonator show that was quite good!
I'm grateful for the wonderful memories, and will always cherish them. There are very few people in life that are genuine, and Tony was one of them.
May God give his love and support during this difficult time to his family, and peace be with you.
Love always,
Bettina
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Frank & Sandy Avila
left a message on June 3, 2011:
With our deepest sympathy,our prayers are with you. Frank&Sandy
Marty Wilkey
left a message on June 3, 2011:
Tony is one of the kindest NAWCC members we have in Lakeland's Chapter 19. His willingness to share his wisdom and knowledge will be truly missed by all.
Cindy Belon
left a message on June 2, 2011:
Johanna,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cindy
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Christina Hageson -Ventricelli
left a message on January 22, 2018:
My Uncle Tony is my favorite uncle was always at there home my cousins grew up being around each other my mom is uncle Tony''s sister Victoria, known as Vicky, or dollie as a nick name I miss him dearly I talked all the time when we visited he be fixing clocks and watches for people never miss a trick go a kick out of my uncle''s piano that played by its self Uncle Tony was unique in a lots of ways he told me he found that piano on the curb side someone was thrown out so he brought it home fix it and played great I have been trying to find is daughters I had no luck last time I called my Uncle Tony was in 2001 had to talk loud because he was hard of hearing told him Robby which he knew when I was 17 and had 2 girls April and Christina we where N.C for my husband job and planed going back home to NJ. He told me that my Aunt was not doing good at all, .my grandparents always kept family together my mom took that roll then I tried but lost contact. .Dear Sir if you can get in touch with his daughters can you forward my message I b have been trying to look for them I had no luck at all please help me find them missed them so much . I sent my Uncle. Tony a picture of our family with a letter and photos to see his great nieces,.. didn't have Robby picture at the time told him that Robby was living in Florida. Barbara Ann we hung out when she was home we talked a lot listen to records and hung at her elementary school on the monkey bars and just talked I was 8 Barbara Ann was 15 yrs,her sister was going to college in NY state at the time and got married. When I was young if you can get in touch with Uncle Tony''s 2 daughters tell them love them both thank you so much for putting this letter up. . thank you Mr. Funeral Director for taking care of my aunt and uncle I appreciate your help for my cousins my mother Was Victoria Rose Montefusco Uncle Tony Sister, Uncle Tony had 2 sisters and a Brother Frank my grandmother Josephine,and my grandfather Edwardo Montefusco of Paterson NJ. . Thank you
Sincerely
Christina H-Ventricelli
201-874-0357
Ross Schacher
left a message on June 17, 2011:
I'm so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My father, Dan Schacher, and Tony were good friends and watchmaking colleagues. I would frequently accompany Dad when he visited Tony. I always liked that Tony never talked down to me - always treated the kid tagging along with respect. The world is surely a poorer place without Tony in it.
Russ & Nancy Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2011:
Tony was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed. He, and his wife Johanna, were very close friends of my parents, Rowland and Carole Lewis. In fact, Tony was one of my dad's very closest friends and they spent a lot of time together. The two couples Had become friends because of my dad, and Tony's, love of antique clocks, and were both longtime members of the NAWCC and worked on repairing and restoring old clocks.They never tired of talking and collecting antique clocks, and sharing their knowlege of them with anyone who would listen. My parents lived in Franklin Lakes when Tony was in Fair Lawn, and they, like Tony and Johanna, ended up moving to Port Charlotte FL back in the late 1980's, I am not sure which one moved there first. My wife and I visited Tony and Johanna in their Fl home way back then, and they seemed so happy there. My parents and Tony and Johanna did many, many, things together aside from the clock meetings, conventions etc. and socialized constantly. When my father died in 1994 Tony was so helpful to my mother. She spoke about him frequently until she passed away in 2008. We are so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing and want to extend our sincere condolences to Tony's daughters,
Russ and Nancy Lewis
Lori and Ed Tirri
left a message on June 7, 2011:
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you, Barb, and Johanna. We still have very fond memories of our times together. Just the other day, we spoke of your home in Fair Lawn which was truly an amazing museum of clocks. Your father was extraordinary.
Bettina Maguire
left a message on June 5, 2011:
My dear friend Tony will be truly missed. When I moved into my home in 1992, Eileen & Merv Maurer (the previous owners) told me that "The Montefusco's were the best neighbors ever. At that time I had no idea, but it was not long until I noticed their kind ways, and sincereness. If we were outside fixing sprinklers, or had a problem with the garage door, it did not matter, Tony would trot over with a grin, and always wanted to help in anyway possible! He was like a second Grandfather to me. Another fond memory was always hearing the nice Frank Sinatra music he always had playing in his home! He just loved Frank, and we once went to a Impersonator show that was quite good!
I'm grateful for the wonderful memories, and will always cherish them. There are very few people in life that are genuine, and Tony was one of them.
May God give his love and support during this difficult time to his family, and peace be with you.
Love always,
Bettina
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Frank & Sandy Avila
left a message on June 3, 2011:
With our deepest sympathy,our prayers are with you. Frank&Sandy
Marty Wilkey
left a message on June 3, 2011:
Tony is one of the kindest NAWCC members we have in Lakeland's Chapter 19. His willingness to share his wisdom and knowledge will be truly missed by all.
Cindy Belon
left a message on June 2, 2011:
Johanna,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cindy
left a message:
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