Anthony Abruzzi 1927-2019

He was born Dec. 12, 1927, in Collongo, Italy, to the late Massimo and Rosina Abruzzi.

He came to the U.S. in 1948. Tony was a chef at Abruzzi’s Cafe 422 for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, St. James Church. Tony traveled to Italy regularly, later in his life. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and soccer matches. He loved cooking for others, but was happiest when he was with his beloved family and grandchildren.

Anthony will be sadly missed by his two children, Dr. Rose M. (Dr. Duane Burks) Abruzzi of Mansfield, and Dr. Thomas M. (Lisa) Abruzzi of Girard; and his three grandchildren, Dylan Burks, and Alexander and Annelise Abruzzi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline L. Abruzzi who he married Aug. 8, 1955, and passed away Jan. 27, 1981; two brothers, Guerino and Marco Abruzzi; and a sister, Fortunatina Abruzzi.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 and 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483. A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, St. James Church, with the Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw officiating. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made, in Tony’s name, to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 2532 Burton St., Warren, Ohio 44484 or St. Rose Church Angel Fund, 61 E. Main St., Girard, Ohio 44420.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to Anthony’s family.

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