Antonio "Tony" Merante

November 6, 1929 - August 25, 2019

Antonio “Tony” Merante, 89, of Hudson, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday August 25, 2019. Born November 6, 1929 in Stuyvesant, NY, Tony was one of five children of Dominick and Agnes (Scott) Merante of Hudson. Tony, and his wife Laura, owned and operated Tony’s IGA at 3rd and Columbia St. in Hudson, for 45 years. During the store years they made many friends who became their extended family. Tony enjoyed playing cards, bowling, fishing, and camping. He loved to watch Westerns, old movies, and listening to music. He was a dedicated and loving husband and a family man who always put his family first. He was a member of the Washington Hose Fire Co., and Hudson Elks Lodge #787. Tony served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant during the Korean War. Tony is survived by his seven children, Donna (Jake) Hoffman, Antonio (Louise) Merante Jr., Thomas Merante Sr., Michael (Paula) Merante, Dominic Merante (Diane Guarino), Laurie (Gerald, Jr.) Ranita, and Rocco (Deidre) Merante. His grandchildren, Marlena (Tom) Peduzzi, Karrie (Ross) Cox, Jacob Hoffman, Nicholas, Timothy (Delsia Hilton) Merante, Thomas Jr. (Megan Parmentier), Christopher, Tyler, Jonathan (Lauren) Merante, Matthew and Andrew Merante, Jenna Merante, and Mollie Merante. Also surviving are many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his sister Santa Harvey. Tony was predeceased by his wife Laura, siblings Thomas and Dominic Merante, and Mary Frisbee, and his daughter in law Donna M. (Scalera) Merante. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday August 29, at 9:00am from Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Parish in Hudson. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Visitation hours at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral are Wednesday August 28, from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00pm. Please visit batesanderson.com to leave an online condolence.