Anthony J. Rubino, 75, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Friday, June 6, 2008 at his residence with his family and his beloved dog Duchess by his side.

 Mr. Rubino was born in Cambridge on October 8, 1932 the son of the late James Joseph and Winifred (Fantozzi) Rubino. Anthony graduated from Cambridge High School and received an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Hudson Valley Community College.

 Mr. Rubino proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He had owned and operated a plumbing and electrical business in Cambridge and he was also the owner and operator of Rubino's Hardware Store in Cambridge retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Cambridge and was a founding member of the Cambridge Valley Athletic Association.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elsie Patricia Keys Rubino whom he married August 25, 1956; his four children, Mark Rubino and his wife Susan of Schenectady, Julie Kelleher and her husband Terry of Greenwich, Alesa Wilson and her husband Alan of Salem and Jenny Warner and her husband Mark of Syracuse. He is also survived by a sister, Connie Carle of Cambridge and his grandchildren, Bradley, Kyle, Sean and Matthew Kelleher, Briana and Nicholas Wilson, Alissa and Karly Warner, Elizabeth Rubino, Nicole and Erik DeRocher. In addition to his parents, Anthony was also pre-deceased by his brother, James Rubino, Jr. of Troy, NY.