Anthony J. Andronaco, 95, World War II Veteran

Written and submitted by Magner Funeral Home

Anthony J. Andronaco, age 95, of Norwalk, entered eternal life on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Norwalk Hospital.

Born in New Canaan, the son of the late Antonio and Rosina (Chappa) Andronaco, he was a naval veteran of World War II. Tony was a handyman at Notre Dame Convalescent Home for 55 years and was a member of the Secular Franciscan Third Order for over 60 years. A religious and multitalented man, he was always attentive to friends and acquaintances.

Predeceased by 5 brothers; Arnold, Joseph, Vincent, Pelligrino and Annunziato, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many much loved nieces and nephews, grand  nieces and nephews,  great-grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, April 25 at St. Mary Church 669 West Ave, Norwalk, with military burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Norwalk. His family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk.  

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial donations be made to: “SSTV” c/o Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851. For info or online guestbook, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com