Anthony J. Eramo, 90, of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Herkimer, New York, and Canoga Park and Simi Valley, California, passed away on May 17, 2013, with the love and support of the large family he had loved. Tony was born on May 28, 1922, to Vincent and Theresa Eramo in Herkimer, New York.  He was the third child of their seven children.  He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers John, Albert, and Vincent and sister Jennie.  He is survived by his sister Philomena (Fanny) Moretti and brother Joseph.  He attended schools in Herkimer and helped by working in his parents' confectionary and music store where they made homemade lemon ice and ice cream and sold all types of musical instruments. He also operated the hot dog restaurant in Fort Herkimer where they were first in the Valley to sell foot-long hotdogs on his famous "tasty toasty buns." He served as a Corporal in the Army during World War II as a driver in the medics corps in California.  After the war, he was set up on a blind date with Frances Pugliese, who he had known and admired for years before. They married on September 18, 1948. The following August they became parents to twin daughters, Mary Teresa and Mary Joy, followed by son Wayne, daughter Lori, and son Tony.  In the early 1960s, Tony moved the family to California, something he wanted to do ever since he served there during the war. The family settled first in Canoga Park and then later in nearby Simi Valley.  Tony worked at Litton Industries in California until his retirement. In 1995, Tony and Fran moved to Oro Valley, Arizona. As their children grew up and married, they became grandparents to seven grandchildren, Brian, Tim, Amy, Cara, Bobby, A.J., and Jimmy, who survive him. They led the biggest cheers at each of their grandchildren's' numerous piano recitals, drama and choir performances, dance and gymnastic events, and graduations.  As his grandchildren grew up, he ultimately became "Papa" to seven great grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, Lucas, Lily, Madison, and while he was hospitalized, Maia and Lyla, whom Tony sadly never met, but he loved seeing their pictures and proudly hung them in his hospital room. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Tony successfully fought cancer twice, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests continuing the fight with a donation to the American Cancer Society in Tony's name.