Obituary of Anthony John DiPietro

Anthony John Tattoo Tony DiPietro 63 passed away suddenly on September 25, 2010 in Cortland, NY Born May 7, 1947 in Cortland, New York. Tony was a Vietnam veteran serving with the US Army. Tony tattooed his way across the country until he closed his last shop in Auburn in 1999. Tony was predeceased by his parents Madeline Ferro Massaro and John DiPietro. He is survived by his son Anthony P. DiPietro (Sara Urbanczyk) of Philadelphia , his sister Maria (Richard) Curry of Jordan. Half brother and sister John DiPietro and Antoinette DiPietro both of Cortland along with several nieces and nephews. We welcome all friends and family to celebrate the amazing life of Tony, a husband, father, brother, uncle and son, the family asks you bring memories, photos and stories to share. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 9:00 am €“ 11:00 am followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am in St. Anthonys Church ,50 Pomeroy St. Cortland. Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com I have known Tony for years..I have a little story to tell. When I was 2yrs old my mother pierced my sister Tinas ears and I seen that she had a few tears running down her face..so when it was my turn I said no I dont want mine done! Well the next morning My sister and I walked over to Tony's apt.(we lived in the same biulding on Port Watson street)and I had Tony pierce my ears while my mom was sleeping!! He told me that story so many times throuout the years!! I will miss him Dearly,as well as my mother,Edna Babcock and my sister,Tina Whitaker!! I want to send our deepest condolences...and let Little Tony know we have him in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa Simonetti My Thoughts and prayers go out to the DiPietro family. I will miss visiting with Tony or just the friendly 'Hello" we shared out in front of the house.I will surly miss the great stories he shared and his great sense of humor. You will never be forgotten down here on the south end !!!!Your Neighbor at 212,Keefe Brown TONY you will truly be missed as a fellow artist and a true legend in the tattoo industry, but most of all the great friend you were, and all the good times we had at the shop. R.I.P bro gregg cuthbert My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Tony from school. I was away from cortland many years so haden't seen him or Maria since school but, I remember what a fun and nice guy he was. Please except my heartfelt condolences. Vesta Norton Hall My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you! What a great guy Tony was and he will be missed. Peace be with you. Sandra Yacono Bordwell