Anthony A. Ragoni

April 26, 1930 - December 30, 2012

Albany-Anthony A. Ragoni, 82, of Albany and Port Saint Lucie, FL died peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2012 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a lengthy illness, surrounded by the love of family and friends and cared for by the wonderful hospice staff. Son of the late Gaetano and Philomena Bambrola Ragoni, he was born and educated in Albany. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Anthony was a longtime employee of Tobin Packing Company and retired from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. After retirement Anthony and his wife Margaret enjoyed spending winters in Florida and traveling. He was active in Albany Pop Warner for many years. Anthony was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Pt. St. Lucie Chapter and a lifetime member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Margaret Tanski Ragoni; his loving sons Thomas Ragoni (Anne) of West Sand Lake, Michael Ragoni of Delray Beach, FL and Paul Ragoni of Albany; he was the dear grandfather of Sadie Marie; he was the brother of Tina Mason, Mary Gianetto, Rose Maggio and the late Jeanne Spears and Philomena Rosen; many nieces and nephews survive him. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of NYOH and especially the staff of The Community Hospice for their compassion and care. Funeral services Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, January 2, 2013 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Anthony in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.