Tony Gene Federighe's Obituary
Mr. Tony Gene Federighe, age 56, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida following a four year battle with complications of Covid. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 26, 1969, the son of Joann (Ceretto) Federighe and the late R James “Jim” Federighe. Tony graduated from Reeths Puffer High School and continued his education at Western Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked with his dad at Northern Boiler and Mechanical Contractors. Tony was a skilled hockey player starting at the age of 5 years old. He enjoyed fishing from an early age, having success in catching the big ones in waters surrounding Muskegon and also the ocean by West Palm Beach. He was an avid golfer wanting to play everyday. He was able to fullfill that life long dream by moving to Florida. Tony is survived by his mother, Joann; siblings, Terry (Brigette) Federighe family; Tracy (Rick Wanamaker) Federighe family; Tina (Brett) Frisbey family; aunts and uncles, Lucia Gauthier, Pat Federighe family, Jerry and Linda Federighe family, Richard J. Johnson family; several cousins; and his dog, Paris. He was preceded in death by his father, R James “Jim” Federighe; beloved son, Anthony James Federighe; uncle, Marvin Federighe; aunt, Christine (Federighe) Johnson; and dogs; Buddy and Sparky. SERVICES for Tony will be PRIVATE. His family would like to thank the doctors and medical staff assisting in his care. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. You may sign his online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com
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