Anthony P. Neacosia, 62, a resident of County Route 8 in the town of Minetto, passed away Tuesday, at the Oswego Hospital.

Tony was born in Oswego, and was a life resident of the area.

He was employed, for 38 years, at SUNY-Oswego, retiring as a heavy equipment supervisor. He had also served, for 8 years, as the Town of Minetto Highway Superintendent. In addition, he had worked at Bosco's Market in Oswego for 4 years until his recent retirement.

He was a member of the Old Bastards Club.

Tony was a loving husband and an amazing father. He was a man who made countless friends throughout the years, and will be greatly missed by many people.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rebecca (Otis) Neacosia of Minetto; two sons, Andrew Neacosia of Oswego, and Aaron Neacosia of Oswego; two brothers, Joseph Neacosia Jr. (Brenda) of Oswego, and Christopher Ciarla (Clara) of Oswego; four sisters, Linda Lyons of Oswego, Sandra Bowman (Ken) of Oswego, Tammy Reil (Ken) of South Carolina, and Trudy Wilson (Jeff Slobe) of Oswego; and 16 nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother, Ellen Charles; his father, Joseph Neacosia, Sr.; a brother, Michael (Denise) Neacosia; and a sister, Dawn Marie.

Calling hours will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 Saturday, with a service to follow, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 East Second Street in Oswego.

Burial will be at a later date in Oswego Town Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.