Anthony N. Fusco, age 93 of Watertown, passed away peacefully Friday, October 17, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving widow of Mary (Guerrera) Fusco.
Tony was born February 25, 1932, in Waterbury, a son of the late Peter and Maria (Varrone) Fusco. He was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Tech Vocational trade school in Torrington, raised in Oakville and moved to Watertown in 1963. Prior to his retirement in 1999, Tony worked as a Tool & Die maker at The Watertown Manufacturing Company and for over 33 years at Engineered Sinterings and Plastics in Watertown. He was proud veteran of the Korean war where he served his country as a Military Police officer from September 1952 through October 1954. His duties included patrolling several miles of pipeline which supplied fuel to the troops, taking part in “Operation Little Switch” one of the largest prisoner swaps in military history, escorting the U.N. Neutral Nations Inspection team to various locations throughout Korea and he was one of a handful of G.I.’s present on guard during the signing of the treaty ending the war.
The ultimate tinkerer, and jack of all trades, spent countless hours in his garage, fabricating, repairing and building equipment, working on cars, generators, motors, engines, lawn equipment and appliances teaching himself to weld and learning refrigeration and air conditioning. There was nothing he couldn’t fix, and he especially enjoyed helping neighbors, friends and family.
In 1950, at the age of 18 Tony bought his first car for a mere $15. It was a 1926 Model T-Ford which he owned and drove for the rest of his life. At 90 years old he won best of show at the Thomaston Car show beating out hundreds of other entrants.
Tony was the last living member and founder of the Roaring 20’s Antique Auto Club. The club was known for its annual car show held at the Southbury Training School for decades and grew to become one of the largest single day shows on the East coast. In 1973 Tony and his fellow club members spoke at the CT legislature and successfully changed the statute regarding antique automobile property taxes. Through their efforts the law was rewritten ensuring any automobile in CT with antique registration could only be assessed a maximum value of $500 for tax purposes.
He and his wife Mary of 57 years enjoyed traveling, socializing with friends, hosting Holidays and spending time with their grandchildren. Always quick with a joke or a story, Tony loved people and considered everyone his friend.
He leaves his son Mark Fusco and his wife Lucrecia of Watertown, and his grandchildren Alaina (Fusco) Phillips and husband James of Manchester, CT., Danielle Fusco of Watertown and Mark Fusco of Austin, TX. Two stepdaughters, Donna Tough of Naugatuck and her children, and Beth Ali of Wolcott and her children Kristen (Ali) Marchand and husband Kevin of Southington, Jennifer Ali-Bejleri and husband Dori of Maryland, a brother Angelo Fusco and (Roberta Dorso) of Waterbury, a sister Stella Orsini of Watertown and a host of extended family, including many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by a brother Nicholas Fusco. A special thank you to Angela Frenette Anthony’s caregiver for the past year and the VA for their assistance throughout the past several years.
Arrangements: Funeral Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9 AM from Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury to Our Lady of Loreto Church to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Calling hours Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.
