Obituary of Anthony J. Baccile

BACCILE , ANTHONY J. Age 86 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Tuesday March 24 , 2015 . Tony was born January 12 , 1929 in Elmira , NY the son of the late Liberatore and Elizabeth Scaringe Baccile . He was also pre-deceased by his brothers and sisters and his daughter-in-law Suzanne McGettrick Baccile . Tony was an outstanding athlete in high school and graduated from Elmira Free Academy . Tony was a Korean War Veteran serving his country with The U.S. Marine Corps . He served with The First Marine Division in Korea during the assault and seizure of Inchon , the capture and securing of Seoul , fought in the Wonsan-Hungman- Chosin Province campains and south and central Korea attaining the rank of Sergeant . He was wounded in action on June 3 , 1951 and was a member of "The Chosin Few" . Tony was a graduate of Morrisville Agricultural & Technical College where he met his future wife Joy. Tony married his wife Joy Bray Baccile on October 15 , 1955 and they would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 15 , 2015. He owned and operated Baccile Paving and Landscaping in Horseheads , NY prior to his retirement . He was a devout Catholic and communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads , NY since 1959. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling for several years . He was a Small Fry Football coach for many years in Horseheads . Tony enjoyed his trips to casinos and playing Quick-Draw after a round of golf at Soaring Eagles. He loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them . Tony is survived by his loving and devoted wife Joy Bray Baccile ; his loving children : Alan J. & Angela Baccile , Gary A. & Lori Baccile , Gail Sands & fiance Paul Bernard , Tyrone M. & Kathy Baccile all of Horseheads , NY and Dawn & Dr. Alfred Tinger of Yorktown Heights , NY ; 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren ; sisters : Theresa Olson and Angela Popovich of Elmira , NY and Betty Dandrea of Horseheads , NY ; several brothers-in-law , sisters-in-law , nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Tuesday March 31 , 2015 from 5-8 PM . Mass of Christian will be celebrated on Wednesday April 1 , 2015 at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church . Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Baccile. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Tony through memorials to St. Mary Our Mother School 811 Westlake Street Horseheads , NY 14845 , Care First (Southern Tier Hospice) 3895 Meads Creek Road Painted Post , NY 14870 , or to a charity of one's choice.