Memorial services set for West Seattle market owner Tony Genzale

Just posted on the Caring Bridge website set up by the family of Tony Genzale, the proprietor of Tony’s Market at 35th/Barton in West Seattle who died last weekend (here’s our Saturday night report) – the date, time and place for his memorial services: The Rosary will be at 7 pm next Monday, December 13th; the funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am the following Wednesday, December 15th. Both will be held at St. Francis of Assisi, 15236 21st SW in Burien, where Tony lived until losing his long battle with cancer at age 61. (Photo is from the website for the SW Sewer Commission, on which Tony served.)

Brutalpoodle December 8, 2010 (7:13 am)

I am stunned, what a loss for our community. I wasn’t close with Tony or his family but they always made me feel welcome when I went to buy my produce and christmas tree. I remember Tony telling me how delicious these grapes were that I was buying, and he said I would be back the next day for more. Sure enough I demolished the first bag and was back the next day for more. To the family, I am very sorry for your loss.

RIP Tony

Olimpia December 8, 2010 (1:55 pm)

I’m so sorry, this breaks my heart As Toni and my dad were diagnosed with same cancer same time 18 months ago!!! I met Joey than as if god send him to me so we can stay close through this horrible journey. I feel for the family because I know first hand how hard this is and the battle with cancer is unimaginable !!!! Words can not describe the pain! Cancer is painful and Toni is pain free now with god. Joey you and you family are in my heart as we are still fighting this beast!!!

Kathie Boldman Brown December 8, 2010 (5:30 pm)

Dear Tony’s family. I am giving a Christmas party Saturday which includes “kids” from the class of 1967…. We will raise a glass to Tony about 5:30 …. here’s to Tony until we see him again. God is with you and your family.

anna December 8, 2010 (7:32 pm)

My heart hurts! I will miss you Tony. To your family….know that your father/husband made an impact in my life.

Bill December 8, 2010 (8:39 pm)

I don’t know Tony well, but met him many times while buying produce and Christmas trees on 35th and Barton… he was always wonderfully friendly to my family and a wonderful business to have in our neighborhood. My condolences to his family.

(required) December 8, 2010 (9:47 pm)

I wish someone would write and tell all about Tony’s story on the WSB. I believe he had a place in Pike Market before landing at 35th and Barton. He and his Dean Martin will be with me forever.

Beth December 9, 2010 (2:06 pm)

Mr. “T” We will miss you.

Ron & Diana December 9, 2010 (3:33 pm)

We were shocked to hear of Tony’s death and at such a young age. We’ve been enthusiastic customers of Tony’s Market ever since he moved from Burien to West Seattle. His relationship with his customers reminded us of how business was done long ago in the 1950’s when merchants and customers were on a first name basis and truly cared about one another. We’ll miss you, Tony!