Anthony Peter Rao's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Anthony Peter Rao

July 24, 1940 - July 26, 2025 (85 years old)

Buffalo, New York

Anthony Peter Rao's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2025 in Buffalo, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.

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Anthony Peter Rao

July 24, 1940 - July 26, 2025 (85 years old)

Buffalo, New York

Anthony Peter Rao Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Anthony Peter Rao (Buffalo, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Anthony left this world on July 26, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Anthony Peter Rao to show support.

As we bid Anthony farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Anthony is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Jill Andres; and his parents, Anthony Rao and Florina Rao. He is survived by: his son David; his son-in-law Paul Andres; his grandchildren, Jaina and Kacie Rao; and his friend Patricia Olson.

In lieu of flowers donations in Anthony's memory to the James V. Ryan Paramedic Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.



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