Rye Resident and Avid Artist and Fisherman Dies at 91

Anthony Storino, who went by the nickname 'Tony Bluefish,' was a member of Rye Seniors and a grandfather of seven.
Anthony Storino

Anthony Francis Storino passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at home in Rye, at the age of 91.

Born on March 24, 1935, in New Rochelle, N.Y., Anthony was the beloved son of Joseph and Mary (Bruno) Storino. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister, Camille Marzelli.

Anthony graduated from Stepinac High School, class of 1953, and later attended Manhattan College, where he earned his drafting degree.

He began his professional life at Ramp Associates, in Long Island, N.Y., as a draftsman and later served as a project manager for Marlo Associates in Stamford, Conn.

On June 8, 1958, Anthony married the love of his life, Diana (Tranquillo), and together they built a beautiful family. They moved to Rye in 1964, where they raised three children: Lisa (Craig) Gironda of Norwalk, Conn.; Karen Iverson of Mamaroneck, N.Y.; and Anthony (Laurie) Storino of Madison, Conn.

Anthony was also a devoted grandfather to seven grandchildren, Michelle and Kevin Gironda, Danielle and Bobby Iverson, and Alyssa, Ashley, and Anna Storino.

He loved fishing and was well known by the nickname “Tony Bluefish.” He was an avid artist who loved painting and was also very proud of his vegetable garden that he planted every summer.

In addition to his personal interests, Anthony was a member of Rye Seniors, where he made many friends and participated in many activities.

He will be sorely missed by friends, neighbors and especially his family. We want to thank his wonderful caregivers, Joan and Kelia, for their gentle and loving dedication.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Church of the Resurrection. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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