1941 – 2018
Woodstock – Anthony Conti, Jr, 76, of Harrisville Rd., died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center with his loving wife Jane (Higgins) Conti at his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (Martone) Conti. He was married to his best friend and partner Jane M. Higgins, on the 4th of July 1998, in Sterling, MA.
Tony worked for many years as a member of the Central Intelligence Agency and went on to become a Financial Advisor and Stock Broker for the Wells Fargo Company, retiring in June of 2015. He loved to travel and spend time with his family, especially his two grandchildren Charlie and Cooper Conti. Tony will always be remembered as a true “Gentle”man and gracious host, oh how he enjoyed entertaining his family and friends.
Tony is survived by his son, Christopher Conti, his wife Kimberly of NJ; his step daughter, Elena Pratt, her husband Ted of VA; a sister, Janice Conti Taraborelli of CO; two beloved grandsons Charlie and Cooper Conti; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Tony’s Life at the Mansion at Bald Hill, 29 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281, with a gathering outside the Mansion on Sunday July 22, 2018, starting at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in Tony’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, Scouts of America at www.scouting.org, or PAWS Animal Shelter at www.woodstockcats.org. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Janice Conti Taraborelli
June 24, 2018 at 1:17 pmDear Brother,
Your journey has come to an end! May you Rest In Peace with Mom and Dad. You will be dearly missed.
Your loving Sister,
Janice
John and Fran Conti
June 25, 2018 at 10:32 amDear Jane, Chris, and Janice. Fran and I are so sorry to hear about Anthony’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories of him as we grew up together. Our families spent every Thanksgiving holiday together growing up. Rest in peace cousin.
Love, John and Fran Conti
Lincoln, RI
Sandra Chiaramonte
June 26, 2018 at 8:07 pmDear Jane and family, I know that Tony thought the world of you and his family. My deepest condolences to all of you. Sincerely, Sandy Chiaramonte
Sylvia E. Lenti
June 27, 2018 at 7:20 pmDear Mrs. Conti and family,
I was so very sorry to read about the passing of your beloved husband. He had been my financial advisor for a number of years and I liked him very much. He spoke fondly always of his family;especially, his grandchildren. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and to your family at this difficult time.
Beverly Martone Deware
June 27, 2018 at 10:24 pmDear Jane, Janice and Chris,
My heart is heavy as I write this. Anthony has always held a special place in my heart. My deepest condolences go to you all.
Anthony may you Rest In Peace my dear cousin.
Love,
Cousin Beverly ❤️
Deb Helfgott
July 1, 2018 at 8:30 pmDear Jane,
We were so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. He was an amazing man, kind and caring. His loss will surely be felt by many. May his memory be a blessing.
Deb and Alan Helfgott
Phyllis Meyers
July 1, 2018 at 10:36 pmTony was a warm and generous husband, father, and friend to so many. He always knew how to appreciate the most important things in life: family and food. May his memory always be a blessing to all of us who knew him.
ellen klebart
July 2, 2018 at 9:19 amso sorry for your loss he is not at a loss now and with his loves one . you can be a strong women hang in there wish you peace
Jessica Silva
July 2, 2018 at 10:52 amCousin Jane and Chris,
I am so sorry about your loss cousin Anthony was an outstanding man I always loved being in all of your company and looked forward to those times hopefully there’s more to come in the future.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers,
Cousin Jessica