Anthony A. Washington

Anthony A. Uncle Tony Washington, 57, of Syracuse died Saturday, September 27, 2008 at home. Born in Syracuse on Thursday, July 12, 1951, he was the son of Sinas Washington and Bertha Mae Benson Washington. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, he was a graduate of Henninger High School. Tony was a chef for Veal & Vintage for more than 20 years and was also formerly employed by Crucible Steel and Owens & Illinois Bottling Co. He was a Navy veteran and member of Grace Baptist Church. Tony enjoyed bowling and fishing. Tony was predeceased by his sisters, Janice Stewart, in 1999, and Julie Washington Emanuel, in 2005. Surviving are his brothers, Thomas of Syracuse and Louis Washington of Seattle, Washington; aunt, Minnie Hickson of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Debbie Washington Person and Kim Boatman Emanuel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Grace Baptist Church, 423 Valley Dr. with Pastor Gary C. Welling officiating. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. Friends may call preceding the service from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Contributions may be made to Eagles Wings Academy, 423 Valley Dr., Syracuse, NY 13207.