LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Anthony William De Piazza, 85, of Greenville, Texas, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on November 26, 2023, in Greenville, Texas. A Funeral Graveside Service of full military honors will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Herkimer, New York, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. (315) 823-2424.
Mr. De Piazza was born March 27, 1938, in Little Falls, New York, to Samuel W. De Piazza and Angela A. Lamanna De Piazza. Anthony married Carmela T. Accardi, on April 26, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, making their home and raising their family in Little Falls, New York. He was the owner and proprietor of an automotive service center known as Sam’s Super Service.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carmela T. (Accardi) De Piazza; his daughter, Franca M. De Piazza-Eye and husband, (Einar), of Greenville, Texas; his son, James A. De Piazza and wife, (Laura), of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; his brother, Ronald A. De Piazza and wife, (Joanne), of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his grandson, Vincent A. De Piazza and fiancée, (Lori Arion), of Trenton, Texas; his grandson, Zachariah A. Eye and wife, (Ashley), of Little Rock, Arkansas; his grandson, Joseph A. De Piazza, of Nolanville, Texas; his great-granddaughters, Bella Eye and Baker Mae Eye; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Sam; his mother, Angie; and his brother, John.
After graduation, Anthony served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Basilica of San Albino, Mesilla, New Mexico, a reverent servant of the Holy Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Trail West Bocce Club.
Anthony’s true passion was his family and serving others. His endless love and wisdom are forever with us and all who knew him.