1. Anthony C Altomare was an American professional wrestler, trainer, and marketer.
13 Facts About Tony Altomare
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Tony Altomare is perhaps best known as one half of the tag team "The Sicilians" with Lou Albano, from his debut in 1960 to 1970.
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Tony Altomare was the oldest of four children: brothers Peter and Robert and sister Madeline.
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At the age of 18, Tony Altomare enlisted in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, where he served for two years.
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Tony Altomare married Mollie Gawitt of Stamford, and had two children.
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Tony Altomare appeared in 1964's The Horror of Party Beach, which was shot at West Beach.
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Tony Altomare then worked as a road agent and referee.
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Tony Altomare befriended Hogan and thus frequently let Hogan do as he please, including partying and drinking before matches.
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In 1980, Tony Altomare filled in for Afa in a three-on-three match alongside Sika and his old partner, Lou Albano, ten years after the breakup of The Sicilians.
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Later, Tony Altomare was promoted to a low-level executive position within Vince McMahon, Jr.
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Tony Altomare was responsible for ensuring the arrival and sale of WWF-branded merchandise at wrestling shows.
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Tony Altomare died in Stamford of heart failure on February 18,2003, at the age of 74.
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Tony Altomare was buried in Spring Grove cemetery in Darien, Connecticut.