Paul Anthony Basilio, 92, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2020. His life will be celebrated by family at a private memorial service, on a date yet to be announced. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Wanderers' Rest Humane Association, www.wanderersrest.org
Paul was born in Canastota, New York to the late Joseph and Mary Picciano Basilio. He was the former owner and operator of Carmen Basilio's Sausage, later Basilio's Sausage, for 61 years. His food-stand was a long time staple of the New York State Fair, being the 2nd oldest restaurant represented there, and Mr. Basilio was the oldest living Concessionaire at the State Fair, last working and laughing with their customers in 2018. Mr. Basilio was a man of small stature, but HUGE heart, living life fully and leaving his daughter and grandchildren with memories and stories to tell for many years to come.
Paul was a member of St. Agatha's Catholic Church in Canastota, New York and was preceded in death by 8 siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jean Basilio; his daughter, Valerie Basilio; granddaughter, Madison Jean Gregoris; grandson, Paul Gregoris; brother, Armando Basilio; and 2 very close friends and supporters, Dario Damore and Gary DiGeorge.
Arrangements entrusted to Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road.
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