Gowanda: Anthony “Tony”, “Ed” P. Pecora Jr., 62, of Gowanda, died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Peekskill on April 19, 1963, the son of the late Anthony Pecora, Sr. and Fay (Strosser) Carmelitano. Tony/Ed grew up in the Peekskill & Dover Plains area and he enjoyed Mets baseball, watching football, loved ice cream, pizza and watching his grandkids grow up.
Surviving is his loving wife of 36 years, Susan (Mauceri) Pecora of Gowanda, whom he married on July 1, 1989 in Beacon, NY and was the beloved father of Krystal (Paul) Aydelotte and Anthony Pecora, III. He has two sisters Debra (Patrick) Hurley, Sharon (Robert) Payntar Gladman, and a brother Luke (Dukie) Payntar, Jr. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Jacob & Olivia Aydelotte and Cameron & Savannah Pecora, nieces & nephews; Jacqueline (Ben) Hurley Wassell, Jessica Hurley, Patrick Hurley III, Janine (Robert) Rosenthal Potter, Brittany Rosenthal and Christian & Brandon Gladman, great nieces & nephews; Brooke, Jayden, Amelia & Julianna Wassell, Bentley Miller, Noah, PJ & John Allevato, George & Rose Potter, Cameron, Natalia, Jordan & Josiah Smith, the Payntar puppies and his childhood Best Friend David & Diane Rodrigues. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his stepfathers Luke Payntar, Sr. and Joseph Carmelitano, many aunts & uncles on the Pecora & Eichler side along with his grandma Frances & Norma Strosser.
Private Interment will be at the convenience of the family at a later date in St. Dennis’s Cemetery, Fishkill, NY.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
2 Comments
Krystal Aydelotte
There’s now an emptiness in the soul that we are searching for; it’s impossible but can’t be helped. They say time will heal; no matter the time, age, circumstances, when you lost a love one you’ve lost a part of yourself- somewhere somehow peace and strength will be within; comfort of knowing he will live with your heart forever now.
Richard Pecora jr
I don’t really remember a lot about him however I know he was family. His father is my godfather and I will miss you dearly.