April 16, 2015
Robert J. Anthony, 83; of New Haven, NY passed away peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oswego, NY to William and Elizabeth (Blaise) Anthony. Mr. Anthony remained a lifelong resident of Oswego. He was a 1948 graduate of Oswego High School. Mr. Anthony was a United States Veteran having served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He was past employed with Marathon, Oswego, the Hammermill, Oswego and later retired in 1999 as an Engineer with International Paper, Oswego after 47 years of service. Mr. Anthony enjoyed bowling, painting, and drawing. He was also an avid reader. Mr. Anthony is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Anthony of New Haven, NY; 4 children: Denise (Richard) Baldwin of NV, Barbara (Bob) Bateman, Lisa (John) Johnston and Jamie (Daniel) Buske all of Oswego, 15 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his siblings: Margaret Beach, William Anthony and Charles Anthony. Funeral Services and Burial will be held privately. Calling hours will be conducted Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St. Oswego, NY. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Friends of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102 Oswego, NY 13126.