Anthony D. Luzzi Sr., 70, of East Haven, passed away Dec. 23, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was born May 25, 1952, in New Haven, to the late John L Sr. and Anne (Criscuolo) Luzzi.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rosemary (Ward) Luzzi; and three devoted children, Laurie Gagné (Roger) of East Haven, Anthony Luzzi Jr. (Samantha) of Hamden, and Michael Luzzi Sr. (Amy) of Windsor; along with six grandchildren he adored: Daniel Gagné, William Gagné, Lucy Luzzi, Isabella Luzzi, Emily Luzzi, and Michael Luzzi Jr. He is also survived by his siblings, Marie Benway, Joseph Luzzi (Ilene), and Barbara Pepe; and an aunt, Barbara Spinello (Lawrence); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother John Luzzi Jr.

Tony, as he was known by many, was a loyal Rangers fan, avid photographer and enjoyed taking his grandsons to the range. He absolutely raved to everyone he met about spending time with his grandchildren and all the trips to Disney and beyond he did with his wife. During the summer, you would find him outside tending his vegetable gardens. He loved his job as treasurer of his church and made sure that everyone followed the procedures to the letter. He enjoyed being a volunteer fireman with Company 1 driving Engine 2; and up until the day he passed, had a scanner right next to his chair listening to the calls being dispatched.

After being diagnosed with renal failure, Tony devoted himself into being the best compliant patient US Renal Care ever saw. He loved his doctors and nurses, especially Patricia Nicols and Cristen Brown, Dr. Hochkiss, Dr. Reynolds, and Dr. Delacruz. His family wishes to thank them all for loving him as if he was their own family. Their care and devotion not only to him, but to our mother was very evident in all their calls, texts and hugs!

Family received friends on Dec. 26, at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral service was held on Dec. 27, in the United Methodist Church, 811 East Main Street, Branford, with burial to follow at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven.