"Fair winds and following seas old buddy, we served together in Hawaii, Vietnam and later in Quantico, VA. Our Fathers were Firefighters together before he opened the Restaurant. How many times did we stop at your Grandparents for dinner before leaving for that drive back to Quantico, VA, stuffed with awesome Italian food. We had some great times especially when you had the Bar on Driving Park and Dewey. Sadly my job moved me to Jacksonville, FL and we lost touch back in 86. I named my youngest Son after you, it was great having you as a friend and comrade in arms during the war. I will always remember our times together, your old Marine buddy the "Fragman" AKA Hand grenades."
In loving memory of
Anthony Sellitto
December 15, 1943 - February 24, 2011
Name: Anthony J. "Butch" "Tony" Sellitto
Life Dates: 12/15/1943 - 2/24/2011
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by his parents, Louis Jennie Sellitto; sister, Mary Sanguedolce; nephew, Joseph Sanguedolce.
History
Survived by his wife, Dianne (Sendera) Sellitto; children, Richard Granata Robert Granata; grandchildren, Andrew Granata, Anthony Granata Marisa Granata; sisters, Ann (Patrick) DiStefano, Angela Sellitto Geraldine Sellitto (Caregiver); special niece, Joanne (Michael) Pelano; sister-in-law, Christine Sendera; nieces nephews, Michael (Joyce Owings) Cumbo, Mark (Lori) Cumbo, Dianne (Steve) Couch, Terie Kunkle, Frank DiStefano, Elizabeth (Sam) Cubiotti, Louis (Martine) DiStefano Anthony DiStefano; several great-nieces, nephews cousins.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCH Foundation, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 or Unity Health Foundation, Dialysis Unit, 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626-4122 or American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Services
Anthony's visitation will be 2-4 7-9 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Leo's Church ( 167 Lake Ave. Hilton) Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Additional Information
Butch Sellitto was a caring, gentle, generous, kind, loving, forgiving, sociable and very special man. He was born on December 15, 1943 to Louis and Jennie Sellitto and the only male child of their five children. Butch had a special relationship with his Grandpa Frank and missed him deeply after his passing. As a boy he was a Nazareth Hall cadet and continued his education at McQuaid Jesuit High School. After graduating he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served his country from 1962 through 1966 in active duty which included the Vietnam War after which he was in the reserves until 1968. Butch worked at the Rochester Gas and Electric Company for a number of years until joining the family business known as Sellitto's Restaurant. He sold the restaurant in 1985 and married Dianne, his sweetheart/bride, as he always called her. They were married 25 years and lived a wonderful, happy life and always wanted to grow old together. Another venture in business was Hook's Market, where his famous fish fry was loved by all. Butch loved to food shop, cook, eat and drink, in that order. At Christmas time he always would prepare lasagna for his family. It was so well enjoyed that when his nephew and his family moved to California he would prepare an extra pan of lasagna, freeze it, and mail it over night to them to enjoy on Christmas Day. This time of year was his way of entertaining, which he enjoyed so very much. Dining in all types of restaurants was another passion and he did so with his family as much as possible. He had a shopping fetish for not only food but gadgets, tools and all sorts of trinkets. When he watched TV it was always Time Warner Classics. The old movies, and the older the better, were the best. He knew every actor and actress, their marital status, how many children they had and anything of interest about each and every one of them. Butch was also know as Tony to many. His nieces and nephews nicknamed him "Uncle Sly" and rightfully so. He had a knack for starting trouble and walking away with a smile on his face. He had many friends and family in all walks of live and he cherished each and every one of them. All were an important part of his life.
Tributes
"Additional Tribute Link: http://youtu.be/vtlKM0mxp24"
"Jack Wisner Relation to Deceased: Friend and glad to be!! Anthony John was one of the best, I enjoyed him and his family for many years. Black Angus days and Sellito's Rest. I will miss you Butch and I am sure so will many others."
"nicholas a siesto jr. Relation to Deceased: friend I met Butch when my father had the appliance store next to the restaurant.as a kid i thought it was the coolest thing to hang out with my father a, butch and all the bar guys.i looked up to butch and god has taken a great man. my father and butch are know throwing one back like the old days The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"paige ward Relation to Deceased: friend the world has lost a GREAT ONE ! he always made friday's at hooks a blast !! he would help us sneak beer and specially made steak subs(by butch) out the door right under my dads nose and he would snicker while helping us. everytime i would see him he would say the same thing. UN WONDERBAR !! some stupid lunch meat at hooks. LOVE YOU BUTCHIE !! please give my dad and frankie a BIG HUG AND KISS FOR ME IN HEAVEN ! Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father's will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus' land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!"
"Bob & Kathy Zent Relation to Deceased: Friend Dianne, thanks to Mark and Lori we got to know you and Butch . . . please accept our condolences . . . you and Butch are in our thoughts and prayers . . . Bless you both. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"Lori Cumbo Relation to Deceased: Niece The times I will always remember: Making me laugh so hard that I cried by making fun of the Wife and the Sister-In-Law (only in fun), He was always a fun trouble maker. When he got up from my chair and I found a cigerette - even though no one else smoked, he claimed it wasn't his - so we blamed it on the dogs. I still smile when I think of that! The Hoildays were just the best - The best food EVER. I think more than the eating of his food - he enjoyed watching everyone else enjoy his makings. His passing will be missed by many - but I am grateful that he suffers no more. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You'll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker"
"Bill Schmidt Relation to Deceased: Family Friend My Father new Butch and the family very well. He was always repairing leaks in the roof at the bar. As a kid I always played the bowling machine. I posted a link to this public memorial on Facebook. The group is (Childhood Memories in The 10th Ward) If you have any pictures form the bar back in the day we would love to see them. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"