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YV posted a condolence
Monday, March 3, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please take comfort from what God promises in Revelation 21:4.
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Kathy Roeland posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Becky and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you were very close to your father. He gave his all to Thompson and made it a better place. I hope all the happy memories help you deal with grief you share now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Sincerely,
Kathy Roeland
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Michael DiAntonio posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2014
thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss
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Eric Perry and Charlene Humphrey posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
To Roger and the Raguso family
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your memories for comfort and may the lord give you strength with hope that each day ahead will bring a measure of comfort. May god bless you all.
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Beth (Morris) and Phil Valvano posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
To the Raguso Family,
You are in thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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Emilie Raguso posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Pappap, even over the last few years, we always had special and memorable conversations. Your class, intelligence and wisdom will be deeply missed. You had a pragmatic outlook and a dedication to knowledge that were unparalleled, and your commitment to your family was evident in countless ways. We all miss you so much.
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Patricia and Randy Davenport posted a condolence
Monday, February 10, 2014
First of all, our deepest sympathy for your loss
I know that words are inadequate to express everything being experienced, but I wanted you to hear from us and know how much we are feeling for you and with you at this time.
My mother, Florence, really loved your father. Whenever she spoke of her brother, Anthony, there was such pride and respect in her voice. I dont think there was much money growing up on Waldo Street, but there was love and it was priceless.
Does anyone else remember the get-togethers at Grandma and Grandpa Ragusos on Waldo Street? Those family ties of love and fellowship continued with Aunt Louise and Uncle Sam as grand central. What great times we had as we gathered together for holidays! One of the greatest things is that we were getting to know each other and that bond would continue into the next generation.
Your father was a great believer in family and you could always count on him to be there for the family! Not only do we have some great times together to look back on, but he was there during the difficult times as well, for anyone who needed him.
When our mother became so ill and the nursing home was proving so much more of a challenge than we anticipated, your parents came to be with us, support us, and help us navigate through very difficult times. I will never forget that.
When Uncle Victor died, he was there again, to talk to and draw strength from. Victor may have had the degree in psychology, but your father was so wise about people and human nature. I learned so much from his insights and wisdom.
At some point, he and your mother found letters from Uncle Victor written to my mother during World War II. By sending me these letters, I felt I had a part of them back and an insight to another era.
Your mother sent me a letter they found addressed to Aunt Minnie from my mother during the Great Depression. What an insight into the Raguso household and my mother at that age!
My mother to me a story about when your father was little guy being held in Aunt Minnies arms. He must have been young enough to be held but old enough to be a little feisty. There was a barrel of water. He caught his reflection and jumped from Minnies arms, who rescued him. Always ready to jump in
someone might have seen the hand-writing on the wall!
I could not pass the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA without calling your father. He shared with me his trip back from Europe to the U.S. after World War II. He and his friends were assigned a certain space, but as they explored the ship, they found a far more luxurious space, probably reserved for officers. However, no one seemed to be there, so they stayed
no one ever did move them! They had a very nice crossing with great accommodations. By the way, if you go to the Queen Mary today, they have a tribute to WWII and the part it played in the war. Your father was a living part of that history. I sent him a book once I purchased there. Who knows, maybe if you look hard enough, youll see his face in the crowd of service men!
Someone recorded a song during that era, Ill be seeing you in all the old familiar places
I know I will be thinking about your father every time I go near the Queen Mary
but most of all; I hold those memories in my heart. It was wonderful that we were able to go to Canandaigua last summer with Carol and Eric. What incredible timing
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And what did we talk about? Family, of course! What a great time
. I close this by saying, I am so grateful for his life and the love he passes on.
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Steven Wilterdink posted a condolence
Monday, February 10, 2014
Jo- I'll always remember the talks the three of us had. Both of you raising 4 kids helped me raise one.
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Bart Raguso posted a condolence
Monday, February 10, 2014
to Dad,
Poem: "To A Singer," by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
To A Singer
My soul is an enchanted boat,
Which, like a sleeping swan, doth float
Upon the silver waves of thy sweet singing
And thine doth like an angel sit
Beside the helm conducting it,
Whilst all the winds with melody are ringing.
It seems to float ever, for ever,
Upon that many-winding river,
Between mountains, woods, abysses,
A paradise of wildernesses!
Till, like one in slumber bound,
Bourne to the ocean, I float down, around,
Into a sea profound, of ever-spreading sound.
Meanwhile thy spirit lifts its pinions
In music's most serene dominions;
Catching the winds that fan that happy heaven,
And we sail on, away, afar,
Without a course, without a star,
But by the instinct of sweet music driven;
Till through Elysian garden islets
By thee, most beautiful of pilots,
Where never mortal pinnace glided,
The boat of my desire is guided:
Realms where the air we breathe is love,
Which in the winds on the waves doth move,
Harmonizing this earth with what we feel above.
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Bud Roberts posted a condolence
Monday, February 10, 2014
Bart, I am deeply sorry. To have raised such a man as you, your father must have been a great man.
You are right, none of us has a choice.
You are right, there is a plan in the multiverse. Each of us has a role, a purpose though we might not know what that is.
Have faith.
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Rebecca Raguso Snyder posted a condolence
Sunday, February 9, 2014
To My Dear Dad,
I shall miss your kind heart and your patience manner. I am so grateful to have been your daughter and I owe everything I am to you and mom. Thank you for that. You have given me so much. I hope I was able to give a small portion back. You are free of pain now and free of the struggles you endured in the last chapter of your life. You were loved by many and you left a legacy to be proud of. You will be in my heart always. This poem that Amy gave me helped me accept your passing a little better.
For Those Who Mourn
For this is the real truth
Man is a soul and has a body
It is only the clothing of the man
What you call death
Is the laying aside of a worn out garment
And it is no more the end of a man
Than it is the end of you when you remove your coat.
Therefore, you have not lost your father
You have only lost sight of the cloak in which you were
Accustomed to seeing him in.
The cloak is gone but the man who wore it is not.
Surely it is the man you love and not the garment.
Love Always, Rebecca
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Karen Checho posted a condolence
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Mrs Raguso and your dear family - thinking of you and sending support for all of you. with sincere condolences, Karen Checho
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Cassandra Parmley Ostrowski posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
To the Raguso Family,
It is difficult to say good-bye to such a kind and gentle soul. I have many fond memories of Tony. I think the biggest impression he made on me was his calm and loving parenting style. Along with Josey, he raised a wonderful caring family.
Love,
Cassie
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Roger Raguso posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Dear Dad, We will miss you greatly. We all feel very blessed to have had you for our Father. Your example of living a life based on fairness,patience,hard work,generousity and measuring your words are just a few of the things you and Josephine have taught us. These things have served us well. You have always been there for us all and thank you for you being such a big part in making all our lives fuller and successful.
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Kara Karaoguz posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Pappap~You were such an amazing man. Always very patient & kind in your ways. I loved having conversations with you; you were SO articulate & SO intelligent. RV's, WGC's, accompanying you to Howell St & Parrish St, fishing, riding bikes, being gifted with cars, & more recently, practicing yoga together are some of the memories I'll keep in my heart. I feel very fortunate to have had you as a grandfather. David is right about you always "being there", holding space for others. As hard as it was to watch your steady decline over the last couple weeks, I'm thankful I was there to hold space as you made your final transition of life. I love you so much & miss you already. Your spirit lives on in all of us. Rest in peace.
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Ginny and Ted Bredderman and family posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
(This includes you. So glad you got to be with your Dad.)
Dear Family,
We knew this day would come, but we weren't prepared for the big hole in our hearts. Uncle Anthony was a special person. He just couldn't get enough of his family and relatives. There was no doubt of his love for everyone.
And that lives on in all of you. It was such a comfort to be included in his last days and to hear from you about him and to know he was surrounded by your love.
We are keeping you in our prayers.
Love,
Ted and Ginny & family
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David and Grace Yates posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to your entire family from David and Grace Yates.
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David Aven posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
For me, the main thing about your dad is that he was always was there for people trying to help in any way he could. I remember of course his being there for the family. When my mom had a serious operation in Pittsburgh he was there, when his brother Victor was seriously ill in DC he was there, when cousin Paul died in California he was there for Jon and Minnie. These are just a few of hundreds of examples of "being there". Anthony was just always there, not because he needed to be, but because he wanted to be.
I guess you really have to go back to his days in World War 2, what was he doing, he was there for people as a medic. Then his work as a social worker again there for people. Then his long career as a hospital administrator again serving people. "Being there" was not just a slogan for Anthony, it was what his life was all about. So if we want to honor Anthony's life, maybe it would be a good idea to "be there" for someone around us who may need someone to be there for them.
In this age of narcissism, materialism, greed and avarice wouldn't the application of the golden rule be a refreshingly novel idea? This quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson (1860) comes to mind:
Each man takes care that his neighbor shall not cheat him. But a day comes when he begins to care that he does not cheat his neighbor. Then all goes well -- he has changed his market-cart into a chariot of the sun.
Anthony, many years ago as a young man, changed his market cart into a chariot of the Sun and I am sure he is on that chariot right now.
David
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Jonathan Silvester posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Your Dad was special and I know we all feel a real sense of loss. Over the years your Dad and I had some very lengthy and far ranging telephone conversations. While we frequently differed politically and religously we never let those differences damage the family bond that was so important to us. I am very proud to have had Anthony Raguso as my uncle. I feverently hope that by God's grace I will see him in eternity, in that place where there is no sorrow, no tears, and no good byes. And for you Bartley I pray that the the peace that can only come from God will be with you as you and your whole family go through this difficult time.
Grace and peace,
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Samuel D. Aven posted a condolence
Friday, February 7, 2014
To Aunt Jo and the entire family.
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. Anthony was one of my favorite relatives. I knew him as I grew up and after his return from the war. He spent many hours at my Father and Mother's home after his return from the war and when he was attending Westminster College. He did many things for me that I will never forget and I will miss him greatly. It is difficult when one loses a spouse or a parent but time hopefully will help you deal with his passing. May you all find peace during this trying time.
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Joe Grasso posted a condolence
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Dear Joanne:
I know you, Jill, and your family took care of your Dad for several years and it was great he had you nearby to support him. The Grasso's are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
Love, Joe, Marie, Dom and Mia
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Bart Raguso posted a condolence
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Dear Dad, I know you are in a better place and I will never stop thinking of all the ways you cared for and loved us. For all who knew my father, there was a sweetness about him that is rare in this life.
He was a true gentle man and his vision, which he communicated to all, was that each of us has value. His spirit will live on in everyone who embraces that vision and remembers his kind eyes and sweet temperment.
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Horizons posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Horizons would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of Tony's family. The time that we had with Tony showed us just how wonderful and caring a person he was. He will be missed!
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