Anthony J Taversano

Anthony Joseph Taversano, of Purchase, NY, died Monday, November 3, 2008 in White Plains Hospital Center he was 90 years old.

Anthony was born, July 17, 1918 in Glenville, CT, son of the late Rocco and Theresa Dotti Taversano.

Anthony served in the United States Army in the South Pacific for two and a half years during WWII, after he was discharged to Ft. Benning, GA. He went to work for the County of Westchester DPW as a foreman from 1945 to 1985. He then retired to his longtime home on New Street in Purchase. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf.

Anthony was a lifelong member of the Purchase Volunteer Fire Department and was well known and respected in the community. He will be remembered fondly by all those who were privileged to know him.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Hazel Lammie Taversano whom he married on May 17, 1941 in White Plains, NY and recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Anthony is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Two sisters Carmine and Rose and a brother William died before him.

Interment will follow in the White Plains Rural Cemetery.