Obituary of Anthony J. Stellone, Jr.

Anthony J. “Tony” Stellone, Jr., 73, of Clifton Park, beloved husband of over 41 years to Jean M. Marin Stellone of Clifton Park, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Born in Watervliet, son of the late Anthony J. “Tony” Stellone, Sr. and AnnaMae Kennedy Stellone and a graduate of La Salle Institute and Manhattan College where he earned his BA in Business Administration and Accounting. He is remembered as a devoted father to Melissa (Jamison) Avallon of Saratoga Springs, NY and Chelle (Richard) Winne of Rotterdam, a loving “Papa” to his cherished grandchildren Aurora and Eli Winne, and a dear brother of Carol Sutherland. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and devoted friends, including Mike Scully, Ozzie Cole and the Best Man at his wedding, Jimmy Corona. Mr. Stellone retired after over 30 years as a Racing Official from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board in Saratoga Springs. He had also been involved in the operation of his family business; Stellone Electric in Watervliet. Tony was a reserved man of profound passion and varied interests. This was no more evident than in his love of horse racing, enjoyed as both owner and spectator; and his enchantment with music, with a particular fondness for Bruce Springsteen. He relished sports as an avid and accomplished golfer and bowler, Siena Saints basketball season ticket holder and exuberant Yankees fan. In the community he was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for Tony’s Funeral Mass Of Christian Burial on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. There are no public calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Phone (518) 371-5454. Please feel free to offer your online condolences on the "Condolences" tab here on this page.