ILION - Dr. Anthony "Tony" V. Angelichio, DMD, age 69, of 94 West St., Ilion, passed away on his birthday, Monday, March 12, 2012, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, after a brief illness, with his loving wife, Donna, by his side. He was born on March 12, 1943, in Herkimer, the son of Vito and Frances (Licari) Angelichio. Tony attended Herkimer Schools and graduated from Ilion High School in 1961. He was also a graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1968. Dr. Angelichio started his dental practice in Ilion in 1968 and served local valley residents for over forty-three years. Tony married Donna on June 28, 1973. "Doc" was a Football official for many years and member and past President of Mohawk Valley Certified Football Officials. He was a member of Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 and was a past Exalted Ruler, past State Vice President and past District Deputy. Dr. Angelichio was a member of the American Dental Society, NYS Dental Society and Fifth District Dental Society. He was also a member of the Ilion Knights of Columbus and its 4th Degree Assembly, Marine Corps League and Herkimer Co. Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Donna; his mother, Frances; his children, Ronald, of Cashiers, NC, Michael and his wife, Elizabeth, and Tony's grandchildren, Emily and John Anthony, all of Kennebunk, Maine, and Joseph Laura and his wife, Stacie, and Tony's grandchildren, Anthony Joseph "A.J." and Jake, all of Chester, NY; his brother, Gerald, and sister-in-law, Karen Angelichio, and their family, of Ilion; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. Tony was predeceased by his father, Vito Angelichio; his son, Anthony Angelichio, Jr.; and his daughter, Jamie Laura Carter. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services at 12 noon, Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Church of the Annunciation, West St., Ilion, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Anthony Barratt, Pastor, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Burial will be in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Calling hours are Friday, March 16, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion (formerly Main St., old Rt. 5S, between Ilion and Frankfort) (895-7722). The Ilion Elks Lodge # 1444 Funeral Ritual will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at the funeral home, and will be conducted by the past District Deputies from the NY Central District. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Church of the Annunciation, 109 West St., Ilion, NY 13357 or St. Jude Children's Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Thank you. Donna and her family have entrusted all funeral arrangements and supervision to Tony's close friend and neighbor, Don Applegate, Funeral Director.