Anthony C. Parise, 76 of Highland, NY passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on October 19, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 17, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late John and Mary (Boris) Parise. 

 Anthony was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School in 1961. He served in the US Navy as a Radioman and was also employed by Verizon Wireless. He was well known for woodworking. Anthony loved fishing and will be remembered as being "Politically Charged". 

 Survivors include his wife JoAnn of 55 years; his sons Eugene Parise, Anthony (Deana) Parise & Christopher Parise; Daughter, Andrea (Jason) Collishaw; Brothers, John & Joe Parise and 6 grandchildren. 

 In addition to his parents, Anthony is predeceased by his brother Arnold Parise. 

 A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10am at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel on 185 Hudson View Drive. Poughkeepsie, NY. 

 In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude's Place. Memphis TN, 38105.