Obituary of Anthony J. Macro

Anthony J. Macro April 20, 2015 Anthony J. Macro, who was born in Manlius and lived most of his life in Syracuse, died on Monday at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was a Veteran of the US Army during WWII and served in England, France and Germany with the 106th Infantry Division. Mr. Macro had formerly worked for 25 years with the US Postal Service as a customer relation representative and retired in 1979 after 14 years as Deputy Director at the United States Treasury, Savings Bond Division. He was a member of the American Legion Eastwood Post 1276, John Vendetti Post #1, a former member of the Anti-Sour Puss Club, Camillus Country Club, Blind Men & Criers, Little Turtles of Syracuse and he had a Hole-in-One at Towne Isle Golf Course. He was pre-deceased by his wife Thelma, granddaughter Natalie Pompi, and son-in-law Frank Cantello. He is survived by his daughters: Joyce Cantello of Camillus, Janis (Michael) McNinch of Greenville, SC; a son Thomas (Joan) Hofmann of North Syracuse; a brother Joe Macro of Camillus; 4 grandchildren: Frank (AnnMarie) Cantello, Gina Cantello, Kristine (Jim) Firenze, Thomas (Melissa) Hofmann; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10:30am in Blessed Sacrament Church with burial to follow in White Chapel Cemetery in Dewitt. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-7pm at the Welter-Price Funeral Home, 3111 James Street, Syracuse.