Anthony R. Germano Jr. (Tony), 78, a lifelong area resident of Hyde Park, died peacefully on March 27, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Tony loved to travel, and Hawaii won over his heart. Tony managed to visit 32 times in his life each time creating a bond with this magical place.

Born August 6, 1945, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Anthony R. Germano Sr. and Rose Gurdine Germano.

Tony worked for ShopRite for over twenty years. He retired as a District Manager. To his Shop-Rite family he says "Mahalo," a Hawaiian word means to live in constant gratitude. Mahalo constantly reminds us of our mutual respect - a way of living in a community.

He was a communicant of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Hyde Park.

Survivors include his several nieces and nephews; several cousins in New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida; as well as Brian, Carissa, and Erika Punkosdy of Poughkeepsie.

In addition to his parents, Tony was predeceased by his siblings, Patricia Albrycht, Ronald Germano, Marie Klein, and RoseAnn Pelletier.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, 5 to 8 pm at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Tony then will travel to Hawaii to have traditional Hawaiian ceremony before spreading his ashes in a place he called paradise.

In lieu of flowers, Tony's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northeastern NY Chapter, 455 Patroon Creek Blvd., Suite 108, Albany, NY 12206. (www.cff.org)

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Tony's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.