Anthony Butera

Gifted photographer and prolific painter-Anthony Butera, 80, passed away on January 13, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was the lifelong partner of Susan Ledwith, who shared his creativity and art. Anthony was known as being funny, kind and talented.

Tony was a gifted photographer and a prolific painter in oils and watercolors whose artistic career spanned more than 50 years. His work appeared frequently in art exhibitions in Staten Island and Manhattan, and around the tri-state area.

One of his specialties was producing watercolor paintings of private homes commissioned by their owners. These renderings reflect a combination of fine architectural detail and subtle interpretation. They are treasured by the people who commissioned them.

Tony was an expert in all things Staten Island, with a deep well of memories and stories dating back to his childhood in the 1940's. When painting a Staten Island scene, he would often start by sitting in his car and absorbing it all.

Tony is survived by Susan as well as his brother, Charles Butera, his sister Renee Viani, two nieces and four nephews.

Visitation is scheduled at the Harmon Funeral Home from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 18. A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church (101 Cromwell Ave, Staten Island, NY). A private cremation will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.