Tony was born in Springfield, Vermont on July 30, 1931, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. He continued his education and graduated from Niagara University in 1983.
Tony held various positions in business with the majority of his career in purchasing at Spaulding Fiber, Tonawanda NY. He proudly served his country for 35 years in the Vermont/Michigan National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a LTC.
Tony was a long-time member of the Jurek American Legion Post.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Marie Shumski; his brothers Hendry and Arthur Shumski; and his parents, Lena and Joseph Shumski.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Shumski; his brother, Stanley Shumski; son, Peter Shumski; three grandsons Christopher (Ali), Alexander and Benjamin Shumski; great grandson, Cooper Shumski, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The service is Monday, October 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Chapel, Swormville, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 2nd at Urban Brothers Funeral Home at 6685 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY.
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