Anthony Joseph Tabacco, M.D.

February 17, 1917 - April 6, 2016

Anthony Joseph Tabacco, M.D, 99, died peacefully on April 6, 2016 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Dr. Tabacco is survived by his children Michael J. Tabacco, D.D.S. of Rockville MD, Mary Elizabeth Tabacco, Ph.D. of Boston MA and Anne Marie Gross of Midlothian TX, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth and sons Anthony, Peter, and Robert. Born and raised in Albany, New York, Dr. Tabacco graduated from Sienna College and Albany Medical College. After serving in the Medical Corp and the United States Army, Dr. Tabacco continued general practice internship at St. Peter’s Hospital and then completed his specialty in radiology at the University of Vermont, College of Medicine. He returned to the Albany area where he worked in private practice with his brothers Drs. Joseph and Salvatore Tabacco and later worked at Ellis Hospital, Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and Glenridge Hospital. He was also Consulting Radiologist at Benedict Memorial Hospital and General Electric Company. Dr. Tabacco was an active and well respected member of the Albany medical community and served as President of the Northeastern New York Radiological Society and Vice President of the Directors of Blue Shield of Northeastern New York. After raising six children, Dr. Tabacco and his wife moved to Florida in 1976 to work as a Radiologist at the Orlando Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic and later as a Medical Officer at the Naval Hospital in Orlando, where he was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal upon retirement. He continued after retirement as a locum tenens physician working for hospitals in New York, Georgia, Florida, and most recently Newport, Vermont. Dr. Tabacco was an avid golfer, enjoyed skiing, horse racing, and travelling the world with his wife. Blessed with many life-long friends, he will be remembered for his warmth, humility, dedication to his profession, and love for his family. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dr. Tabacco’s family on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 9:00 to 10:00 am in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Avenue, Albany at 10:30 am. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave Dr. Tabacco’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com