Antonino “Tony” Arlotta – January 6, 2026
Antonino “Tony” Arlotta, passed away on January 6, 2026. Beloved husband of Giovanna (nee Truglio) Arlotta. Loving father of Maria (Stuart) Gossels, Joseph (Lyn) Arlotta and Joann (Adam) Johnson. Dear grandfather of seven and great grandfather of two. Tony’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30 am at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Drive (at Main Street), Amherst, New York 14226. Kindly assemble at the church. There is no prior visitation. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
To the Arlotta family especially Giovanna. We are so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing.
Erik and Joanne Schultz
We are so sorry for your loss. Errol has fond memories of his hair cuts with your Dad.
Big hugs to you and your family.
Tony Arlotta’s daughter, Joann, lives across the street, and my connection to her father is that he simply gave the best damn haircuts I have ever received! Many barbers are in a hurry to get clients in and out, but not Tony — and he did something unique to barbers I have never experienced before or after getting cuts from Tony: after finishing he would take a small vacuum and collect any loose hairs on and around the neck area. Any male who receives a haircut can tell you from the time you receive a haircut until you take a shower there is a bit of itching from loose hairs that made it down the back. But not when one had a haircut from Tony: he was easily the Picasso of haircutters!!!!!!! People live and die, and we tend to only be aware of major celebrities, policymakers, and business executives who have died through large obituaries. Yet in life it is often the small things that do you up or do you in: Tony Arlotta gave me one of those small things — a haircut — that made my life better. For this he deserves special mention.
What a gentle and kind man Mr. Arlotta was! I will always remember him as such a kind man that welcomed me in his home always! Rest in Peace❤️🙏
Lyn & Joe & family,
So sorry for the loss of your father!
Thoughts & prayer are with you!
RIP