He was born in Geneva, NY on November 8, 1932, son of the late Joseph and Angela Giaimis Ilacqua.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served his country with the U.S. Air Force. Anthony was employed as a printer for The Daily News prior to his retirement and was the former owner of Caito’s Liquor Store in Batavia. He had also worked for some time at the Batavia Downs and was a member of the Glenn S. Loomis Post 332 American Legion. Anthony enjoyed spending time with his family and was affectionately known as “Papa” by his loving grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carmela Colantonio Ilacqua of Batavia. Two daughters, Angela (Phil) Heiman of Pavilion and Maria (Jim) McAndrew of Mechanicsburg, PA. Son, Anthony (Amy) Ilacqua of Oakfield. Grandchildren, Kevin, Caroline, Scott, Brian, Eric, Michael, Anthony, Jordan and Brenna. His feline friends, Muffin, Lucky and Holly.
He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Ilacqua.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 12pm noon at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia. Entombment will be in Fr. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum.
Those desiring may make memorial donations to the American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.
