Anthony J. Eriole, Sr., of Meehan Road passed away on December 13, 2011 at the Stratton V.A. Hospital in Albany. He was 78. He was born on August 9, 1933 in Brooklyn, a son of the late Paul and Olympia Eriole. He is the husband of Patsy (Farmer) Eriole. Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954-1959. Survivors in addition to his wife, Patsy include his sons, Anthony (Beverly) Eriole of Sherrill and James (Tammy) Eriole of Mechanicville, his brothers and sisters, his grandchildren Anthony R. Eriole, Heather Eriole, Felisha (Chris) Morgan and Sylvia (Ty) Housman and five great grandchildren. Mr. Eriole is predeceased by his daughter, Katheleen Bradford-Eriole. Relatives and friends may call from 12-1pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will follow at 1pm at the funeral home. Kindly consider memorials to the National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com