ANTHONY N. GRAVANTI
FORMER FALLS RESIDENT INVOLVED IN AMATEUR BOXING
Anthony N. Gravanti, 75, a former resident of this city known for his involvement in amateur boxing, died Monday (July 6, 1998) in a hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., after a long illness.
Gravanti was born in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.
A boxing enthusiast from a young age, Gravanti fought as an amateur middleweight in bouts locally and in southern Ontario before joining the Army during World War II.
Stationed at a domestic base, Gravanti attained the rank of sergeant and also continued to box in the Army.
Before moving to Las Vegas in 1968, Gravanti ran a gym where young boxers were trained. He also operated Gravanti Motors, a used-car dealership, and had a jukebox and vending machine business here.
In Las Vegas, Gravanti first dealt blackjack at the Stardust casino before becoming involved in similar activities to those he undertook in Niagara Falls. He operated Clark County Motors, a used-car dealership, from 1971 to 1987, and founded a boxing camp on the premises in 1978.
The presence of the ring brought trouble from North Las Vegas building inspectors, who claimed it was a zoning code violation. Eventually, they shutit down, despite the city's praise of Gravanti.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes contributed money to the camp and made several appearances there.
Gravanti ran unsuccessfully for the North Las Vegas City Council in 1981 and 1985. He did serve as a deputy constable for eight years.
He was grand marshal of the Las Vegas Christmas Parade in 1980, and chaired the mayor's advisory committee.
Gravanti was president of the National Veterans Boxers Association, vice president of the Boxers Hall of Fame, and vice president and secretary of the North Las Vegas Optimist Club. He was a member of the Italian-American Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Mameli; two daughters, Marie Genova of Las Vegas and Kathleen D'Angelo; two brothers, John of Lewiston and Robert; two sisters, Terry Palmisano and Helen Zito; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary of the Cataract Catholic Church, 259 Fourth St., with prayers at 8:45 in Spallino-Amigone Funeral Home, 1300 Pine Ave.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
FORMER FALLS RESIDENT INVOLVED IN AMATEUR BOXING
Anthony N. Gravanti, 75, a former resident of this city known for his involvement in amateur boxing, died Monday (July 6, 1998) in a hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., after a long illness.
Gravanti was born in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.
A boxing enthusiast from a young age, Gravanti fought as an amateur middleweight in bouts locally and in southern Ontario before joining the Army during World War II.
Stationed at a domestic base, Gravanti attained the rank of sergeant and also continued to box in the Army.
Before moving to Las Vegas in 1968, Gravanti ran a gym where young boxers were trained. He also operated Gravanti Motors, a used-car dealership, and had a jukebox and vending machine business here.
In Las Vegas, Gravanti first dealt blackjack at the Stardust casino before becoming involved in similar activities to those he undertook in Niagara Falls. He operated Clark County Motors, a used-car dealership, from 1971 to 1987, and founded a boxing camp on the premises in 1978.
The presence of the ring brought trouble from North Las Vegas building inspectors, who claimed it was a zoning code violation. Eventually, they shutit down, despite the city's praise of Gravanti.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes contributed money to the camp and made several appearances there.
Gravanti ran unsuccessfully for the North Las Vegas City Council in 1981 and 1985. He did serve as a deputy constable for eight years.
He was grand marshal of the Las Vegas Christmas Parade in 1980, and chaired the mayor's advisory committee.
Gravanti was president of the National Veterans Boxers Association, vice president of the Boxers Hall of Fame, and vice president and secretary of the North Las Vegas Optimist Club. He was a member of the Italian-American Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Mameli; two daughters, Marie Genova of Las Vegas and Kathleen D'Angelo; two brothers, John of Lewiston and Robert; two sisters, Terry Palmisano and Helen Zito; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary of the Cataract Catholic Church, 259 Fourth St., with prayers at 8:45 in Spallino-Amigone Funeral Home, 1300 Pine Ave.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
ANTHONY N. GRAVANTI
FORMER FALLS RESIDENT INVOLVED IN AMATEUR BOXING
Anthony N. Gravanti, 75, a former resident of this city known for his involvement in amateur boxing, died Monday (July 6, 1998) in a hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., after a long illness.
Gravanti was born in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.
A boxing enthusiast from a young age, Gravanti fought as an amateur middleweight in bouts locally and in southern Ontario before joining the Army during World War II.
Stationed at a domestic base, Gravanti attained the rank of sergeant and also continued to box in the Army.
Before moving to Las Vegas in 1968, Gravanti ran a gym where young boxers were trained. He also operated Gravanti Motors, a used-car dealership, and had a jukebox and vending machine business here.
In Las Vegas, Gravanti first dealt blackjack at the Stardust casino before becoming involved in similar activities to those he undertook in Niagara Falls. He operated Clark County Motors, a used-car dealership, from 1971 to 1987, and founded a boxing camp on the premises in 1978.
The presence of the ring brought trouble from North Las Vegas building inspectors, who claimed it was a zoning code violation. Eventually, they shutit down, despite the city's praise of Gravanti.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes contributed money to the camp and made several appearances there.
Gravanti ran unsuccessfully for the North Las Vegas City Council in 1981 and 1985. He did serve as a deputy constable for eight years.
He was grand marshal of the Las Vegas Christmas Parade in 1980, and chaired the mayor's advisory committee.
Gravanti was president of the National Veterans Boxers Association, vice president of the Boxers Hall of Fame, and vice president and secretary of the North Las Vegas Optimist Club. He was a member of the Italian-American Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Mameli; two daughters, Marie Genova of Las Vegas and Kathleen D'Angelo; two brothers, John of Lewiston and Robert; two sisters, Terry Palmisano and Helen Zito; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary of the Cataract Catholic Church, 259 Fourth St., with prayers at 8:45 in Spallino-Amigone Funeral Home, 1300 Pine Ave.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
FORMER FALLS RESIDENT INVOLVED IN AMATEUR BOXING
Anthony N. Gravanti, 75, a former resident of this city known for his involvement in amateur boxing, died Monday (July 6, 1998) in a hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., after a long illness.
Gravanti was born in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.
A boxing enthusiast from a young age, Gravanti fought as an amateur middleweight in bouts locally and in southern Ontario before joining the Army during World War II.
Stationed at a domestic base, Gravanti attained the rank of sergeant and also continued to box in the Army.
Before moving to Las Vegas in 1968, Gravanti ran a gym where young boxers were trained. He also operated Gravanti Motors, a used-car dealership, and had a jukebox and vending machine business here.
In Las Vegas, Gravanti first dealt blackjack at the Stardust casino before becoming involved in similar activities to those he undertook in Niagara Falls. He operated Clark County Motors, a used-car dealership, from 1971 to 1987, and founded a boxing camp on the premises in 1978.
The presence of the ring brought trouble from North Las Vegas building inspectors, who claimed it was a zoning code violation. Eventually, they shutit down, despite the city's praise of Gravanti.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes contributed money to the camp and made several appearances there.
Gravanti ran unsuccessfully for the North Las Vegas City Council in 1981 and 1985. He did serve as a deputy constable for eight years.
He was grand marshal of the Las Vegas Christmas Parade in 1980, and chaired the mayor's advisory committee.
Gravanti was president of the National Veterans Boxers Association, vice president of the Boxers Hall of Fame, and vice president and secretary of the North Las Vegas Optimist Club. He was a member of the Italian-American Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Mameli; two daughters, Marie Genova of Las Vegas and Kathleen D'Angelo; two brothers, John of Lewiston and Robert; two sisters, Terry Palmisano and Helen Zito; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Mary of the Cataract Catholic Church, 259 Fourth St., with prayers at 8:45 in Spallino-Amigone Funeral Home, 1300 Pine Ave.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
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