Anthony M. Rotella, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Monday April 19, 2010 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Maria Rose (Trapasso) Rotella.

Anthony was employed at Moore Business Forms, The Carborundum Company and later as a security guard all in Niagara Falls, NY. He loved to sing and play the piano at various former area nightclubs including, The Speakeasy and The Checkerboard in Niagara Falls, NY and McVan's in Buffalo, NY. Tony also liked collecting old time memorabilia.

Anthony was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Rotella, Julia (late Alfred) Soluri, Ida (late Ernie) Antonucci and one brother Carl (Corrine of Niagara Falls, NY) Rotella. He is survived by his nieces and nephews Katherine Dutko, Rosemary Soluri, Tony Soluri, Alfred Soluri, Carl Rotella and Anthony Rotella and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday April 22nd at 10 a.m. in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Stewart Lindsay O.S.F.S. officiating. EVERYONE WILL ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1413 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301.