A Life Story

Rincon – Antonio “Tony” Ferragamo, 89, passed away August 15, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Tony was born on April 15, 1937 in Avellino, Italy to the late Alfonso and Anna Giuliano Ferragamo. He immigrated to New York in 1951 at the age of 14, he was a Master Mason working in construction all of his career. He was an avid New York Giants fan having held season tickets until he moved to Rincon in 2005. He loved golf and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Luisa Ferragamo, Antonietta Barone, Susan Carissimo, and Beatrice Fusaro. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nona Ferragamo; siblings, Letizia Melchionna (Nicola), Vincent Ferragamo, Maria Manganello (Donald), and Carmela Senesky (John); brothers-in-law, Alvis Howard and Troy Smith; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Strickland Funeral Home, 2460 Hwy. 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326. 912-754-6421 In lieu of flowers donations may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.st.jude.org