Anthony H. Tormey

Old Forge- Anthony H. “Tony” Tormey, 74, of Middle Branch Road, husband of Joan, passed away after a long illness at St. Luke’s Home, New Hartford, on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Affectionately known as Tony, he was born in Saranac Lake, NY, on August 21, 1949. As a young child, Tony moved to Old Forge, where he was raised by William and Elizabeth Gonyea. He received his education at Town of Webb School, graduating with The Class of 1968. While in high school, Tony excelled at playing Soccer and Basketball. Later, he graduated from Canton A.T.C., where he earned an Associate Degree. On June 27, 1970, Tony was united in marriage with Joan Hall, at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Old Forge.

Tony was first employed for Hall and Lindsay Construction Co. of Old Forge, before employment as a heavy equipment operator for Town of Webb Highway Department. Afterwards for several years he was employed as a truck driver, advancing to Foreman of trucking department at Helmer’s Fuel and Trucking Co., Old Forge. Tony’s last employment for twenty years was for the NYSDOT, Alder Creek garage, as a truck driver, retiring as Foreman of the garage in 2011.

In addition to Tony’s employment and his family, a central aspect of his life was his over 50 years of membership and service at the Old Forge Fire Department, where he also held the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. In addition, for 35 plus years, Mr. Tormey was Fire Commissioner for the Old Forge Fire District.

He was a member of Thendara Golf Club and a 40 plus year member of the Crofut Hunting Camp. He was a longtime avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.

In addition to his wife, Joan, Tony is survived by one son and daughter in law, Karl M. (Nia), Old Forge; two grandchildren, Cole Tormey and Eliana Tormey; two brothers and a sister in law, Bruce (Jane) Tormey and T.J. Gonyea; two sisters, Loraine Moore and Deidra Gonyea, all of Old Forge and several nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased by two brothers, Billy and Paul Gonyea.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Tony’s life, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at The Old Forge Fire Department, 116 Fulton St. Old Forge, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Forge Fire Department, or the Old Forge Ambulance at P.O. Box 1170, Old Forge, NY 13420. Tony’s arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. Boonville, NY.