Antonio Rachetta

March 6, 1932 - November 5, 2020

Antonio Rachetta, 88, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on November 5, 2020. He was born in Staletti, Italy, son of the late Paolo and Maria (Froio) Rachetta. He resided in the United States for 52 years, working over 30 dedicated years with Santaro Construction. Antonio enjoyed the outdoors and loved gardening and hunting. He is predeceased by his sister, Angelina Mirarchi and brother, Joseph Rachetta. Antonio is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rosa (Iannone) Rachetta; two sons, Paul Rachetta and John (Gale) Rachetta; his daughter, Marie Antoinette (John) Commisso; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Sharon) Rachetta and Sam (Dora) Rachetta; sisters, Gesa and Concetta, both of Italy; Rosa Vatrano of N. Syracuse, Michelina (Rosario) D’Ambrogio of Liverpool, Anna (Joseph) Ontano of Naples, FL, and Antoinette Cerullo of Warners; sister-in-law, Joanna Rachetta; brother-in-law, Antonio Mirarchi (passed Nov. 6, 2020), along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Antonio’s life at 10:30 am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Liverpool. Entombment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.