BORN

1929

DIED

2019

Tony Gannone Obituary

Tony Gannone, 89, husband of Ani Gannone, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in Frankfort, KY. He was originally from Bound Brook, NJ, born on February 13, 1929, to the late Anthony and Theresa Bonetti Gannone. He was a graduate of Seton Hall where he received a B.S. in Physical Education. He went on the be an elementary school teacher in the U.S., Italy, and Saudi Arabia. He retired as the athletic coordinator for the schools of ARAMCO. He is also a Veteran of the US Army Reserves where he served for 12 years and was a volunteer fireman, as well.

After retirement, he settled in Durango, CO, where he filled his winters skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort and was a greeter there. He was a woodworker, leatherworker, and train enthusiast. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Whispering Pines Bible Camp, and even worked a couple of summers at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Pamela Lanham, El Paso, TX; his son, Jason (Billie) Gannone, Frankfort; his sisters, Lou Rolleri, Jackson, TN, and Ruthie Shea-Page, Trinidad, CO; his grandchildren, Blake Lanham, Anthony Gannone, and Gianna Gannone; Brother in Law Kevork Oflazian, Fresno, CA; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Fais of Italy.

Contributions may be made to La Plata County Humane Society of Durango Co. or Bluegrass Hospice Care in his memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.clarklegacycenter.com.

Published by The Durango Herald on Mar. 7, 2019.
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Hasmig Assadourian

Hasmig Assadourian

April 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time

April 2, 2019

Praying for your peace and comfort, Ani,Jason and family. I remember Tony serving as a counselor at Whispering Pines Bible Camp. (Maybe teaching archery). I asked if he had ever done camps before. He said something like " I ran Outward Camps in Saudi Arabia". (No need to questions his qualifications!). I remember your years of service to Mercy Hospital and the gift shop, Ani. You and Tony will always be remember in the Durango for your many contributions to the community. Joanne Armstrong

March 13, 2019

Joe & Lois Zuber

March 12, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the words of 1 Cor. 15: 54 bring you comfort, knowing that in the near future, God will get rid of death, and never again will we experience what it's like to lose a loved one.

L V

March 12, 2019

Sandy Brown

March 10, 2019

Dear Annie,
You've suffered a great loss through the passing of your husband. Please take solace in the prayers of your many friends, myself included, and family who care deeply for you now and in the coming hours and days.
You are loved.
Sincerely,
Diane Van Den Berg Estes

Diane Estes

March 9, 2019

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