Obituary of Antonio G. "Tony" DiVincenzo

NORWOOD – Services for Antonio G. "Tony" diVincenzo, 74, a resident of Prospect Street, Norwood, will be held privately for his family. Mr. diVincenzo passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Tony is survived by his brother, Michael and Denise diVincenzo, Norwood and his nephews, cousins and great niece and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Guido and Whilmia. Born in Saranac Lake, NY on August 7, 1949 to the late Guido "Bud" and Whilmia "Mickey" Dimond diVincenzo, Tony graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked in construction all his life and was a skilled and talented sheetrocker. In his free time, Tony loved ocean fishing, whether it be surf fishing or fishing off a pier, he loved to be on the ocean. Tony was also a brilliant analytical thinker. He was passionate and very knowledgeable about politics and government, always speaking his mind, he was compassionate when it came to his family, friends and dogs and could always look outside the box when viewing and solving problems and issues. He was always looking for a better way. He enjoyed watching sports and loved being outside in the woods or playing a round of golf. Memorial donations in Tony's memory can be made to the Potsdam Animal Shelter or to a food pantry of one's choice and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Antonio G. "Tony" diVincenzo.