Anthony M. Guadagno,III

October 8, 1961 - June 10, 2020

Anthony M. Guadagno III, 58, of Johnstown, New York,succumbed to the injuries he received as a result of an automobile accident on June 10, 2020. “Bud”, “Bubba” or “Meatball”, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on October 8, 1961 in Gloversville, New York to Patricia A. (Downes) Crowley and the late Anthony M. Guadagno Jr. Anthony was a 1980 graduate of Johnstown High School and he was a member of the Boy Scouts, achieving the honor of Eagle Scout. He was employed at Teradyne Inc. of Nashua, NH in the late 80’s and early 90’s, then moved to Florida where he was the owner of a used tire business. Bud returned back to the Johnstown area where he trained to be, and eventually became, a security guard. Even though he was physically challenged, it never deterred him from striving to pursue his goals and dreams. Bud enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and playing Skip-Bo with his family, especially his mother. He also enjoyed hunting, playing pool, motorcycles, watching wrestling and was an avid gun enthusiast. Survivors include his mother, Patricia; sisters, Michelle A. (Guadagno) Tirado, Robin A. (Schreppel) Kane, and Geraldine A. Schreppel (Robert Fleming); nieces, Alexis N. Tirado, Krystal A. Kane, Desiree A. (Timmy) Tabor; and great niece, Charlotte “Charlie” A. Tabor and great nephew, Beau Jacob Lee Tabor. He is also survived by his lifelong best friends, Steven B. Allen, Thomas “TJ” Snell and Larry E. Kane, as well as several stepsisters, stepbrothers, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Bud was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents, a half-brother, several aunts and uncles, and his stepfather, Glenn R. Crowley. The family invites relatives and friends to attend a memorialservice on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Timmy Tabor officiating at the residence of Anthony’s sister, Geraldine at 202 Red Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, NY. Dueto COVID-19, we ask that guests wear face masks and observe social distancing guidelines. Cremation took place at Park View Cemetery & Crematorium in Schenectady. Arrangements are being handled by Gloversville Funeral Services, 4 Second Avenue, Gloversville NY 12078 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project @ https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org; or PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or by calling (855) 448-3997, or to a charity of choice.