Anthony M. Alessi (Tony) Entered into rest Tuesday 8/20/2024 at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Theresa (Burgio) Alessi. Loving father of Tony (Barbara) Alessi, Teri (Rick) Fuller. Cherished and adored Papa of Nicole (Garrett) Lombardi, Kaitlin Alessi (Andrew Levinton), and Alex (Colleen) Alessi. Loving brother of Joseph (Margaret) Alessi, The late Charles (Susan) Alessi, and son of the late Joseph and Rosella (LiVecche) Alessi. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Waking hours from Wentland Funeral Home Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. With a mass of Christian burial on Friday, August 23, 2024 with the Reverend James Judge, presiding, at 11 am Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church 2017 Halley Road North Collins, NY. Please assemble at the church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice Foundation, PO Box 590, Buffalo NY 14240.

Anthony (Tony) Alessi entered into rest after a battle with cancer, under the care of hospice and his loving family.
Born and raised in North Collins, he was a graduate of North Collins Central School.
He was married to "the love of his life," his high school sweetheart Theresa Rose, for 65 wonderful years.
He was blessed with 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
His family meant everything to him and generously providing for them, was always uppermost in his heart.
Anthony was an Insurance and real estate broker for over 60 years.
He owned and operated his office in North Collins, NY after his father, who founded the business in the forties, died in 1969.
His "baby brother" Joseph joined him in 1989 and they worked side by side until his death.
Tony was active in his community in his earlier years. He served as Trustee of the village of North Collins. He was Police Commissioner, President of the North Collins Volunteer Fire Company, and Disaster Chairman of The Red Cross. He was a Rotarian for decades and served as President. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, a proud veteran who served his country in the Army from 1956-1958. He was also a member of the American Legion…just to name a few.
An avid hunter, he loved the outdoors.
Hunting turkey and deer were among his favorites.
He enjoyed several trips out west and to Alaska as well as Canada for bear.
Everyone loved his stories; friends young and old.
Tony had a passion for gardening, especially his tomatoes and "cukes."
He loved to can while in his special basement kitchen.
Eggplant, dill beans, club tomato sauce, and hot peppers were his specialty and he proudly gave it all away.
Tony had a special way about him. An uncanny wit and personality made him especially likable and quite a colorful character.
He loved to give…everything from donations to religious organizations, dog biscuits to his four-legged friends, and candy to just about everyone he came into contact with.
Maintaining his yard and doing chores gave him immense pleasure, along with barbecuing and cooking in his most recent years (with the help of his wife's guidance).
A proud Veteran who embraced and lived life to the fullest…
He will be sadly missed by his family, many friends, and his community.