HUDSON FALLS – Tony “Butch” Sabo, Jr., 74, of Hudson Falls, “took the stairway to heaven” on Thursday, May 10, 2023, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on April 28, 1949, in Geneva, NY, he was the son of the late Antonius Sabo Sr. and the late Mary Jane (Marino) Sabo.
Tony was a 1967 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. After high school, Tony went to college briefly before enlisting in the United Sates Air Force. Tony served his country in Vietnam in K9 Patrol from 1969 to 1973.
Following his discharge, he went back to college, graduating from Alfred University with his Engineering Degree.
On November 28, 1986, he married Jennifer Aiello in Owego.
Tony was known as a “Jack of all Trades”, he worked for the Troy Shirt Makers Guild as a manager of their Whitehall Plant, he did accident reconstruction and taught college at various colleges. He was a member of the Rotary for several years, a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department.
Tony was kind, caring, honest and knowledgeable, he was always willing to share that knowledge with anyone. He would give his time and energy to anyone who was in need, and in doing so he made many great friends.
Tony was also a world class archer and pistol shooter, an avid motorcyclist and proficient with anything that had a motor. Animals held a special place in his heart, especially dogs. His current fur baby is Tucker.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jennifer Sabo; his children, Eric Sabo and his wife, Jess, Adam Sabo and his fiancé, Jacqueline and Jessica Sabo and her wife, Jean; his 5 ½ grandchildren, Jaelyn, Alex, Maddie, Khloe, Sienna and one to be determined; his siblings, Sandra Strother, Rebecca Romano, Kathy Sabo, Tina-Marie Liles, Peter Sabo, Craig Sabo and Elias Sabo, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
A memorial mass will be celebrated 12 noon on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Zion Episcopal Church on Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Committal services with full military honors will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donation may be sent to the Glens Falls VA Clinic, 101 Ridge St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Tony was a well liked, kind and talented member of the Hudson Falls Class of 1967. He always had a smile and a firm handshake for anyone he met. Rest in peace!
so sorry for your loss .Judy Beane monahan
Tony was a great man. He will be missed by all. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of his passing! We were both School Street neighbors and classmates many years ago. May he rest in peace.
We are so sad to hear about Tony’s passing. He was a special person. We enjoyed seeing you both at The Moon a few years back and being your neighbors many years ago.
Please extend our condolences to your whole family.
Tina Marie and family so sorry for your loss.
Tony has a special place in my heart. He took me to my first dance in the 8th grade and was such a gentleman. He was also one of the Groomsmen at my wedding in June 1968. My late husband, Chick, asked him as he was such a good friend of mine. My prayers go out to his wife and family, as I know first- hand what it is like to become a widow and start a new journey.
My Condolences to You All… Great Family
To the Sabo family, I remember Tony and Sandy from our time at Zion Church. Their uncle Sabo Sabo was our teacher for released time, I think. Tony was a great guy. Always had a smile. I just read his obituary today (May 25) or I would have attended the service. I pray Jesus wraps His comforting arms around you all. God bless you.