Anthony Ralph Strollo

Anthony Ralph Strollo (“Tony”), 82, of Wimauma, Florida, and previously Loudonville New York, passed away peacefully in Florida on January 19, surrounded by his five sons. 

Born July 8, 1943, in Batavia, New York, to Ralph and Virginia Strollo, Tony lived a life of service, entrepreneurship, adventure, and profound love.

Tony was a proud father and U.S. Army veteran (1963–1966). While in the Army, Tony served in South Korea and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter, Marksman, and Distinguished Service Badge. In 1969, he joined the New York State Police, a job he loved, serving with honor for 20 years until 1989. While on the NY State Police, Tony earned his master’s degree in criminal justice and authored a book titled “Four Long Days” about the 1971 Attica Prison Riot.

Inspired by nature and the joy and togetherness of family camping trips, Tony and his wife, Kathleen, founded Albany RV in 1984 and worked alongside their sons, building what became a national RV enterprise. Always on the go, Tony continued his pursuits and started Independent Security Services, blending his education, police background, and entrepreneurial grit. He taught his sons about hard work, dedication and loyalty by example every day and inspired them to proudly follow in his footsteps.

Tony was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathleen of 57 years, in 2023. He is survived by his sisters Florence, MaryAnne, and Delores (DeeDee); his sons Tom, Pat, Don, Mark, and Matt; and their wives, respectively, Jen, Michelle, Stacey, Katie, and Laura. Tony had eight grandchildren whom he completely adored with all his heart; Serina, Zev, Sadie, Carlee, Connor, Owen, Avery, and Eli. He will be missed deeply by his immense and cherished friends across the country, his family, and his fiercely loyal dog, PuppyKay, all of whom hold him in their hearts forever.  His lessons in family and living life to the fullest, leaves a strong legacy of joy, warmth, compassion and perseverance which will be remembered by all who knew him.

Services will be held in Anthony’s honor on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211.

Wake at the church chapel: 7:30 am – 10:30 am.

Funeral Mass at the church: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Burial at Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY: 2:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Anthony’s memory to Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, New York, where all five sons attended high school. https://cbaalbany.org/give-now/

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