Anthony Gioia

Anthony "Tony" Gioia

1917 - 2008

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Anthony &amp;quot;Tony&amp;quot; Gioia passed away September 17, 2008 after a long illness.� Born August 8, 1917 in Lockport he was the son of the late Luigi and Eva (Barone) Gioia.� Tony served in the US Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1945 during WW II in the 5th Bombardier Group as a Pilot and Flight Engineer.� While in service he earned the American Service Medal, Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.� Tony was a member of the 380th Bomb Group attending ten of their reunions. �He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW.� He was an avid bowler, gardener, determined repairer and fixer of various items for his family and did not quit until they were done right, he also had his private pilot&amp;#39;s license and enjoyed flying his own plane.�� His true passion was spending time with his family and feline friends. � Tony is survived by his loving wife Donna (Pringle) Gioia of Lockport; devoted father of Louis A. Gioia of Indiana, William J. (Brandi) Gioia of Kenmore and Laura J. Gioia of Lockport; cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Caleb and Elijah; dear brother of the late Joseph Joy; also survived by several nieces and nephews. � Relatives and friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-5 PM at Prudden &amp; Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where prayers will be offered Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Joseph&amp;#39;s Roman Catholic Church, 391 Market Street, Lockport.� Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery.� Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, Alzheimer&amp;#39;s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380 or to a charity of one&amp;#39;s choice would be appreciated by the family.� <h3>Visitation</h3> Saturday, September 20, 2008 7-9 PM and Sunday, September 21, 2008 2-5 PM <h3>Services</h3> Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10 AM
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