Obituary of Anthony P. Caraglio
Anthony P. Caraglio passed away on December 28, 2025, in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ida Caraglio.
Born on December 18, 1952, in Bridgeport, CT, Tony grew up in Milford, CT, where his lifelong love of sports first took root. From neighborhood baseball to high school football and track and field, athletics were a constant thread throughout his life. He never outgrew that passion — sports, competition, and camaraderie remained central to who he was. An honor student in both high school and college, Tony valued hard work, curiosity, and learning throughout his life.
Tony attended the University of Connecticut, where academics came first, but his drive and curiosity never slowed. While earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, he completed an ambitious senior project: designing and building a full-size, two-man hovercraft that successfully crossed the campus lake — an accomplishment he remained immensely proud of.
Tony met Linda in the most unexpected way. While unloading a produce truck filled with watermelons, a friend tossed two at once, striking Tony in the face and breaking his glasses. He went to the customer service desk to have them repaired — and there met the woman who would become the love of his life. After graduation, Tony’s life moved quickly and joyfully. He married Linda just 11 days after graduating, and two weeks later they moved from Connecticut to Rochester, NY, where he began his career as a Mechanical Engineer at Eastman Kodak.
Together, Tony and Linda built a home and raised their two children, Anthony and Kristina, creating a life rooted in love, laughter, and togetherness. Following their father’s lead, both Anthony and Kristina earned degrees in technical fields, reflecting the values of curiosity, discipline, and lifelong learning that Tony instilled in them.
Tony was endlessly positive and deeply social. He loved people — talking with them, leading them, laughing with them — and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He cherished traditions and gatherings: bike rallies, breakfasts at Hamlin, camping trips to Stillwater Reservoir, pig roasts, Halloween parties, and hosting Christmas tree cutting parties that spanned decades.
An active man throughout his life, Tony played volleyball, softball, and soccer, and his love of sports flowed naturally into the lives of his children. He was a constant presence on the sidelines — cheering, encouraging, and showing up. One of his greatest points of pride was watching both of his children become three-sport athletes for all four years of high school, and then continue their athletic journeys in college.
Tony always felt most at home near the water — from Long Island Sound to Lake Ontario and Conesus Lake. He enjoyed it at every speed, from quiet paddles in a kayak or canoe to fishing boats and leisurely pontoon cruises, even if the pontoon never quite met his grandsons’ need for speed.
Proud of his Italian heritage, Tony carried his name with dignity, respect, and good humor. Linda often joked that he married her because she was “a quarter Italian,” a story that always made him smile. His joy, quick wit, and love of laughter were unmistakable.
Tony also loved cars. His love of cars first brought a maroon 1966 Corvette convertible into the family’s life, and on his 50th birthday in 2003, he was gifted a 50th Anniversary Edition Corvette — a moment so special it claimed the only other parking space in the garage.
At his core, Tony loved being around people. He had a way of making others feel welcome, included, and valued. To many, he was more than a friend — he was family.
Above all, Tony’s heart was filled by his family. The love he shared with Linda, Anthony, and Kristina was constant and unwavering, and he gave it freely every day of his life. If you were Tony’s friend, you were part of his family — held close in his heart and met with warmth, generosity, and care. As their family grew, Emily brought new light and love, and his grandsons, Anthony “AJ” and Michael “Mikey,” melted his heart completely. They needed only to speak a word — “Pop” — to bring him joy, a name passed lovingly through generations, as both Anthony and Kristina had also called their own paternal grandfather “Pop.” The meaning of Anthony — strong and worthy — was lived out fully in Tony’s life, and Love Eternally is what filled his heart.
Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; son Anthony (Emily); daughter Kristina; grandchildren Anthony “AJ” and Michael “Mikey”; brother Frank (Donna); nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, January 4, from 12–4 PM, with a funeral service Monday, January 5, at 10 AM, both at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Webster, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief.