Anthony V. Trippi

Anthony V. Trippi, 85, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning November 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on August 14, 1940 in Dunkirk, the son of Joseph and Frances (Bonvisuto) Trippi.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Anthony "Tony" was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, proudly served in the US Army and was employed by Al Tech Specialty Steel in Dunkirk. Anthony was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his youth and in later life he enjoyed sitting outside watching wildlife or just sitting in the warmth of the sun.

More than anything, Anthony was defined by his love for his family. He was an unwavering protector and rock, a defender always ready to support with his insightful guidance. Family was very important to him and he will be terribly missed by all who relied on his protective presence.

Anthony was preceded by and reunited with his wife of 54 years, Judith (Stupcy) Trippi and survived by 4 children, Michael (Kim Cahill) Trippi of Pittsford, Cheryl (Jon) Nichy of Orchard Park, Joseph (Deni) Trippi of Fredonia and Kathleen (Patrick) Jones of Dunkirk; 11 grandchildren; Olivia (Matthew), Joseph, Julie, Matthew, Steven, Alyssa, Alex, Nick, Bradley plus Jillian and Ty; 2 great-granddaughters Amarra and Georgiana. Also survived and loved by sisters Mary (late Robert) Dunbar, Carmella (late William) Tuttle, brother Vincent (Sue) Trippi and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Military Honors will be held by the Dunkirk Joint Veteran Council immediately following the Mass. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.