Mr. Anthony (Tony) F. Diviyak

November 12, 1942 - June 3, 2017

Mr. Anthony “Tony” F. Diviyak, 74, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home on June 3rd, 2017. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all that knew him. He was born in Gloversville, NY on Nov., 12th 1942 to the late Floyd Diviyak and Mary Ralbovsky Diviyak. Tony was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Johnstown High School, Class of 1961. In his earlier years he was employed at Beechnut Corporation, in Canajoharie and went on to have a long career in service at the loca1 telephone company, happily retiring in 2002. With retirement came new and enjoyable hobbies such as; woodworking, ‘Bob Ross’ painting, reading adventure/survival books and crossword puzzles. Anthony was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He will be remembered as a strong, caring and fun loving guy. Anthony was the beloved husband of Jane (Wheaton) Diviyak, devoted father to, Steven (Tracy) Diviyak and Bonnie (Greg Havlicek) Diviyak; step-father of, Amanda Gray (Joseph) Merckling. Anthony was also survived by his grandchildren, who brought light, laughter and love into his life; Conner Diviyak, Jacob (Kat Makacynas) Hladik, Rebecca Hladik(Al Gray), Morgan Havlicek, Annabelle, Scarlett and Juliette Merckling, Britiny, Marissa and Spencer Cole; three great-grandchildren: Willow, Lea and Hazel. Anthony also leaves behind his life-long friend, Bill Carroll, great friends and neighbors, Ron and Rose Rowland and the loving family he married into. He was predeceased by not only his parents, but also his big brother Floyd A. Diviyak; who passed in 1990. Anthony will be reunited in Heaven with his beloved canine companions, Genny and Charlotte. Donations can be made in his memory to the James A. Brennan Humane Society: 437 9 Mile Tree Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078 or a charity of one’s choice. In keeping with Anthony’s wishes there will be no formal services. Cremation will take place at Vale Cemetery Crematory, in Schenectady, N.Y. A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date, at the convenience of his family. Anthony’s final care has been entrusted to Brian Barnett, of Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com.