Anthony F. Verano

ANTHONY FRANK VERANO

BRIDGEPORT, CT - Anthony (Tony) F. Verano 94, passed

away peacefully July 9, 2025 in Bridgeport Hospital.

He was born January 4, 1931 in West Harrison, NY the

son of Frank and Rose (Viscomi) Verano.

Tony's family was the center of his world. He was

the most loving, caring, and giving son, husband, father,

and grandfather. His belief in living life with integrity,

honesty, and responsibility was passed on as life lessons

to those around him. His spirit and those lessons will

forever be a part of us.

Tony graduated from White Plains High School.

Following graduation he served in the U.S. Navy. While

in the service he married his high school sweetheart,

Clara Cosentino. They celebrated 74 years of marriage

July 8, 2025. Together they enjoyed being snowbirds

living between their homes in Venice, FL and Monroe, CT

later returning to West Harrison, NY and subsequently to

assisted living in Shelton, CT.

After serving in the Navy, Tony returned home to family

Life and starting a career. Throughout his life he enjoyed

sports playing tennis, football, basketball, golf, downhill

skiing, and ski jumping.

Tony began his career working in the mail room of the

County Trust Bank in White Plains. After years of dedicated

work having worked for State National Bank

of Connecticut, Fleet Bank, Connecticut Bank and Trust,

and Bank of America, he retired as Senior Vice President

of Auditing from Gateway bank. Throughout his career he

excelled, completing multiple banking and finance

certifications. He went on to teach auditing at the

American Institute of Banking. Tony is listed in both Who's

Who in America and Who's Who in Banking and Finance

Tony is survived by his loving wife Clara Cosentino

Verano, daughter Diana Verano, granddaughters

Chavelyin Karlovich-Colleran (Liam) and Toni-Marie

Verano (Nick). He is also survived by several nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends. Tony was predeceased

by his parents Frank and Rose Verano, sister Gloria

Douillard, daughter Rosemarie Verano, and grandson

Anthony Karlovich.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to a senior

center, organization that provides outreach to seniors,

or local food bank.