[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANTHONY P. AMIGONE, SR.

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life and legacy 
of Anthony P. Amigone, Sr.
  Anthony P. Amigone, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, 
in Florida at the age of 92, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on 
January 5, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Amigone remained deeply 
connected to his hometown throughout his life. He is survived by his 
devoted wife, Marjorie L. Parmelee, and his children: Mary Amigone-
Jennings, Anthony P. Amigone, Jr., Vincent J. Amigone, Sr., and 
Danielle Marie Amigone. He also leaves behind a large extended family 
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Amigone was educated at the University of Buffalo, the Simmons 
Institute of Mortuary Science, and several local schools, including 
Kensington High School and Canisius High School. As the chairman of 
Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., a family business established in 1926, he 
became a licensed funeral director in New York in 1953 and later in 
Pennsylvania in 1976. Under his leadership, the company expanded 
significantly, growing from its original location to 13 branches across 
Western New York. His innovative vision led to the creation of the 
city's first modern funeral home, as well as the distinctive ``Amigone 
Blue'' fleet, a signature mark of the business.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Amigone served his community and 
established himself as a preeminent figure in his industry, Among 
several other posts, Mr. Amigone served as President of the National 
Association of Approved Morticians, the President of the New York State 
Funeral Directors Association, and the District Governor of the 
National Funeral Directors Association.
  In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Amigone served 
in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in the Far 
East as part of the Graves Registration Unit. He also briefly worked 
for Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan and had the honor of being received by 
the Emperor of Japan. In 1955, he was instrumental in modernizing 
funeral practices in Hong Kong.
  A devout Catholic, Mr. Amigone had the rare privilege of a private 
audience with Pope John XXIII in 1958. He was also a dedicated 
community leader, honored as Buffalonian of the Year in 1987, and 
active in numerous civic and professional organizations, including the 
Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and several chambers of commerce. A 
man of many interests, Mr. Amigone was a passionate reader with a love 
for Shakespeare and enjoyed boating as well as playing the piano, 
particularly the song ``Deep Purple.''
  Today, we honor Anthony P. Amigone, Sr. and we commemorate his 
unwavering commitment to Western New York. Mr. Amigone's legacy endures 
through his loving family, the continued success of his family 
business, and the profound impact he made on the Buffalo community.

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