Anthony J. DeFazio Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Anthony J. DeFazio (Staten Island, New York), who passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Anthony J. DeFazio or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rose DeFazio (Manna) and Sylvester DeFazio. He is survived by: his sons, Anthony (Gina Gentile) and Mark (Courtney Boffa); his child-in-law Courtney; his children, Gina and Frank; his granddaughter Amanda; his great grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia, Elizabeth and Michael; his wife Theresa C. DeFazio; his brother Dr. Victor DeFazio (Sheila); his children, Theresa Lombardo (Frank) and Poppy; and his grandchildren, Olivia Lombardo, Sophia Lombardo, Elizabeth DeFazio and Michael DeFazio. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Casey Funeral Home (350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church (1634 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314). A committal service was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 11:15 AM at the St. Peters Cemetery (52 Tyler Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310). He also received the Dr. Norbert Leeseberg Spirit of Volunteerism Award in 2016 and the President's Service Award in 2024 as a volunteer with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP.