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Hornell, New York<\/p>\nHornell, New York<\/p>\n
Anthony W. \u201cTony\u201d Rice \u2013 60 \u2013 of 81 Genesee St., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Monday (July 1, 2024) at his home.<\/p>\n
Born in North Hornell on October 22, 1963, he was the son of Neil & Katherine \u201cKathy\u201d (Mardo) Rice and the step-son of Paul Woodworth.<\/p>\n
Tony grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1981).\u00a0 He was a four year veteran of the US Navy having served aboard the USS Jack Williams.<\/p>\n
He was a lifelong resident of the Hornell-Arkport area and throughout the years worked at various places including Pizza Hut, Big Elms Restaurant and Gunlocke Corporation of Wayland.\u00a0 Tony was an avid collector of cards, DVDs, bottles & comic books.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Rice; his infant brother, Lee Rice; and his sister, Debbie Lee Edwards.<\/p>\n
Surviving are his son, Toni Weber Rice of Hornell; his mother & step-father, Kathy & Paul Woodworth of Hornell; his sister, Tammy (Tim) Beers of Valley View, PA; his nieces & nephews, Andrea, Sean, Timothy, Megan, Katie & Brie.<\/p>\n
At Tony\u2019s request there will be no calling hours.\u00a0 Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n
Tony\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Hornell Little League, 71 East Washington St., Hornell, NY 14843 or to a charity of the donor\u2019s choice.<\/p>\n