It’s hard to believe Tony has passed!!he was always happy to see friends and neighbors mingling in his life!! He loved to do his paintings and always made time to go to Mass or just stop in to light a candle!! He was very satisfied with his life and being with friends family or even strangers that became friends!! He will be missed! Any time u hear musiic think of Tony!! He will have all of Heaven singing!!

Mother and Fathers 50th. wedding anniversary, Mignone and Mangano family.

I have a lot of good memorys of my brother  Tony, the family called him JR. Without him there would not be many photos of us growing up, he was the man behind the camera. We related the most because we were close in age, We got into a lot of mischief together, that's what brothers do. There is one memory i would like to share with everyone. When i came home on leave from the Army he took me to see the Ten Commandments down town Brooklyn, we had a great time just him and me enjoying each other. Does not seem like much but it did to me. We live in Florida and any time we went to Brooklyn we always stopped in to see him in his record shop. I cherish the time I had with him. I will miss him and love him. This is not good bye I will see you again.

I remember the first time I met Uncle Tony my Aunt brought him to a family BBQ at our house “in the country” When she still lived in Brooklyn. I was probably 7 yrs old and he owned a record shop AND a toy shop so I thought he was a pretty cool guy. Every week he brought us whatever 45’s were in the top 10 that week. We had boxes and boxes of 45’s and never ran out of those yellow discs that went in the middle! Every time we stayed at my grandmothers house we’d go down to the record store and visit Tony. Music blaring onto the sidewalk out of the metal cone speaker that hung above the door.  Pretty sure he was often fined for playing it in the later years. We’d walk in and he’d break into a chorus of Tell Laura I Love Her. Every time I brought friends around he’d sing them their song. My best friend Denise always got oh Denise doobie doo and fast forward 40 years later he sang it again to my wife Denise. Like everyone says too many stories to tell. One thing I can say for sure is he did it his way !

I have so many fond memories of my Life with Uncle Tony and Aunt Agnes.  He's was the King of Brooklyn music for sure.  I remember going with Nana for walks to Uncle's Record store and his face would light up and he would have the warmest smile to greet us when we walked in.  Uncle was definitely the King of music.  He knew it all.  Even obscure titles from bands you wouldn't think he would know but he did.  I loved our trips to the beach when we would all go together. This is one of my favorites photos.  It shows how much I love him.  We would go to St James on Long drives to the little general store there or take rides to Cold Spring Harbor.  It was always fun with Uncle because he was always joking and trying to make you laugh.  I even remember Auntie and Uncles wedding. I was only 4 years old but I have wonderful memories of dancing with Aunties friend Claudia's son.  When I think back to my childhood there are many many wonderful memories of Uncle, Papa and Daddy playing cards at the dining room table after Christmas dinner.  We were together every holiday and even went on many vacations together.  One I remember like it was yesterday and that was the vacation we were on when Elvis died.  He wanted to go home so he could get to the store.   I honestly could go on and on because I'm so very blessed to have had him in my life growing up.  I'm thankful they lived right across the street from us because he was such a huge part of my life.  I will miss him every single day.   He's one of the warmest, kindest people I've ever known.  Uncle Tony, I know your up there with your Mom and Dad, Nana and Papa, and with my son Michael.  I know he's happy to see you as I know they all are.  I'm happy that your at peace and not suffering but I miss you being here with us. You will continue to be a part of everyday of my life.  Watch over us all and help us all to get through this tough time. I love you and will always love you.  You are in my heart forever.  Rest Easy Uncle

I remember going into Tony’s store years before he married Auntie Agnes.  In later years we often visited him in his store on 9th St. I’d often name a song from the 50’s or 60’s and Tony would tell me who originally recorded it, who covered it, and what year it was released. Then he’d sing a few verses. He and Auntie loved each other and she even got Elvis to come to his birthday party.  Only time I ever got to meet “The King.” But I’m pretty sure Elvis was serenading Tony as he entered the heavens. He was a fun guy, loved God, his wife and family. Rest easy, Tony, we will miss you.💔💔💔

Looking back at all the pictures here brings such great memories.  Uncle Tony loved Aunt Agnes,  his wife of nearly 55 years, and he loved life.   He embraced his religion and attended Mass often at St. Thomas Aquinas in Park Slope which was a block away from his Fifth Avenue Record Shop.  And he was a solid parishioner of St. Cyril and Methodius in Deer Park.  Tony the Music Man loved going to his store every day and having conversations with his customers – young and old.  If you couldn’t find what you wanted, he’d sing the song while he found the record.  It seemed he knew the words to very song.  He was happy and rarely complained, making light and jokes about all situations.  We’ll miss him, his company, his music and his jokes.  Rest in peace, Uncle Tony.

Our condolences go out to the family and his great friends of park slope Brooklyn. He will be missed he was an icon. I first met him on 5th avenue between 6th and 7th Street years and years ago what a great man he will be missed God blessed may he rest in peace. ✝️✝️✝️🌹❤️

There are so many memories of My Uncle Tony..,He was part of every holiday celebration and many more events!  He owned a record store in Brooklyn for many many years !  Everyone knew him!  Always singing…you would mention a word and he had a song to go with it!  Loved his Joni James…always played her records.  He will truly be missed for his jovial nature.  We are sure you are with your Mom and Dad and sister and brothers!  Condolences to Robbie and Nancy, his youngest brother and sister-in law!    We are saying sadly:   There He Goes” and in Heaven they are joyfully cheering “Here He Comes”…With love and many fond memories, Natalie and Ed Fisher

Uncle Tony was my godfather. Some of my fondest memories when we lived in Brooklyn was leaving school and going to his record shop and spending time with our grandparents and him. He shared his love of music and to this day, there is always music playing in my house. Over the years, the connection was lost - life has a funny way of doing that - but I’m so thankful that we reconnected and I loved our weekly chats. RIP Uncle Tony - I know you will watch over all of us - and you are in the loving arms of your parents and brothers and sister. I love you. 🙏❤️

For over 50 years Tony traveled into Park Slope to operate his Record Store on the corner 5th Ave and 9th St. He didn’t retire until age 82

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Anthony T Mignone

November 24, 1936 – January 28, 2024

Claude R. Boyd - Caratozzolo Funeral Home

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