Anthony J. “Tony” Sabatino, 94 of Shadyside, Ohio died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1923 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Frank and Grace Pugliese Sabatino.
Tony was a masonary contractor and bricklayer, owner of Sabatino Scaffolding, a member of the St Mary Catholic Church in Shadyside, Ohio, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 9 for 70 ½ years, American Legion Post 521 Shadyside, for 65 years, IAC Lodge, Sons of Italy Lodge 754 both of Bellaire, graduate of St. John’s High School, Class of 1941 and a US Army veteran of World War II.
The family wishes to thank the daytime and nighttime Guardian Angels for the excellent care they gave Tony.
Tony was a lifelong fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame, Steelers, Pirates and the St. John’s Fighting Irish.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. Ferrante Sabatino on March 2, 2009, one daughter, Gloria Ann Sabatino Denham on December 3, 2017, two sisters, Angela Zavislak and Marie Masciarelli and two brothers, Michael and Julius Sabatino.
Surviving are his children, Frank (Carol) Sabatino of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Esther “Estie” (Bill) Winland of Shadyside, Ohio, son-in-law, William Denham of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Also five grandchildren, Debbie Blake, Amy (Sam) Phillips, Melissa (Adam) Shallcross, Captain Matthew (Angela) Sabatino and Michael (Heather) Winland, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am with Fr. Samuel R. Saprano, as Celebrant. Interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio.
The Belmont County Council of the American Legion will conduct Full Military Services on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Catholic Church by going to TMCFunding.com.
Share your thoughts and memories with Tony’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer. com.
Condolences to family and friends of Tony. I taught with Frank and Carol. Would have loved to meet such a hard working, moral man. Blessings to all.
Condolences to the family of Tony. I taught with Frank and Carol. Blessings to family and friends.
Rich & I send our sympathies to the Sabatino Family. I spent great times in their home during my friendship with Gloria. God bless all of you during this time of loss. Sincerely, Micheline & Rich
Our deepest sympathies, Frank and Estie. How blessed you were to have your dad in your life for so many years! May your wonderful memories fill your hearts forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was such a sweet man and will be missed greatly.
My Sympathy to Estie and Frank. Remember Memories of those we love remain with us always.
How lucky I was years ago to meet & do bussness with tony over the years
I always put a high value on his knowledge , advise , and friendship
to listen to his stories of years gone by was not only enjoyable but full of
Valuable knowledge that can not be found in books
Tony my friend Thank you. you will be missed & always thought of
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Anthony J. Sabatino, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Anthony J. Sabatino, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful friend to my father, Paul Mingar. His goodness and kindness will never be forgotten.
Soar with the Angel,s Tony my Friend I Will miss you and our talks of Bellaire and watching the football games and the funny things you said.rest in peace until we meet again.