Anthony M Viscio

Anthony M. Viscio, 91, of Guilderland passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday June 3, 2008. Born in Schenectady, with the grit and hunger of the great depression, Tony fought his way both literally and figuratively to be a successful professional boxer, businessman, and loving father of five children. As a teen Tony worked in a Civilian Concentration Camp in Cornwall, NY. He boxed in local arenas before turning pro boxing in New York and Chicago. After the war he married Charlotte Guthrie of Cortez, Florida settled in Rotterdam and worked as a self-employed mason all of his life. He loved swimming, boating, and the outdoors, but mostly raising his family. Tony worked hard well into his 80's and although he eventually lost his physical abilities, never faltered in his example of hard work and love of accomplishments. He was a member of the Veterans Boxer Association, the Home Builders Association and the Altamont VFW. Anthony is predeceased by his wife Charlotte Guthrie Viscio, one brother Louis Viscio, two sisters Helen Viscio and Louise Viscio. He is survived by three sons Nicholas Viscio (Marie) of Knox, Rhea Viscio of Guilderland and Mark Viscio (Jan) of Knox, two daughters Juanita Summers of Bocca Raton, FL. And Tina Hayden of Guilderland, one brother Armond Viscio of Schenectady, one sister Marion Davignon of Schenectady as well as his grandchildren Annie Hayden, Charlotte Hayden, Fiona Hayden, Nicholas Viscio, Charlotte Viscio Clark, Katrine Viscio Dickau, Anthony Brusgul, Rachel Viscio, Samuel Viscio, Mary Viscio, and Morgan Viscio, two great grandchildren Leo and Oliver Clark as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday 9:15AM at the Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady followed by a Mass at 10AM at St. Lucy's Church 113 Grand Street Altamont. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be Thursday evening 6-8PM at the funeral home. Internment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Schenectady. Contributions can be made in Tony's memory to Community Hospice 1411 Union Street Schenectady NY 12308.