Paid Notice: Tony Lupo passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day surrounded by his family after complications from cardiac surgery.
He was born on February 23rd, 1959, in Palermo, Sicily to Felice and Onofria Lupo. Tony immigrated with his family from Palermo in 1968, to Hampton Bays, New York, bringing with him an unshakable work ethic, a love of good food, and a deep devotion to family.
In 1971, his family opened Astro Pizza and later Felice’s Restaurant in Amagansett, businesses he proudly owned and operated along with his sister Alda for fifty years until their sale in September 2021. Through his restaurants, he became a cornerstone of the Amagansett community, finding true happiness in watching people gather, laugh, and enjoy meals made with care and tradition. He loved the town deeply and was grateful for the relationships and memories built over a lifetime of service.
Above all else, he loved his family — not just in words, but in how he lived every day, working tirelessly to provide support and guide them. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the community he fed, and the family he cherished beyond measure.
He is survived by his wife, Allison Lupo, of Amagansett, his eldest son Gianfelice Lupo and his wife Rebecca of Stamford, CT, his daughter Elena Lupo of Rego Park, Queens, and his youngest son Joseph Lupo and his wife Annalee of Amagansett. He is also survived by his sisters Alda Stipanov and her husband Nado, of Sarasota, FL and Angela Parisi and her husband Vincent of Manorville, along with many nephews and nieces and extended family in Sicily.
Lastly but certainly not least, he leaves behind the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Amora and Rocco. They will always love their Nonno “Assai, assai!!” Rest easy, you will forever be remembered and loved.
