Anthony Shane Lawton

ROTTERDAM – Anthony Lawton, 37, died suddenly on Thursday December 11th, at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at home, of natural causes.
Anthony was born in Schenectady, on March 27, 1977 a son of Robert Klinker of Esperance and the late Deborah Livingston . He was reared in Central Bridge and was a 1995 graduate of Schoharie High School. Anthony worked at Hotel Austin in Central Bridge and later at Bally's Fitness on Wolf Road.
Pursing his passion for art, Anthony started an apprenticeship in 1998 at Artistic Creations in Ballston Spa where he worked until November 2002 , he then founded All Star Body Art on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia. He was recognized within the industry as an Award winning and Published Artist. He was a mentor to many aspiring tattoo artists.
Anthony's inspirations for his creativeness were inspired by his love of art, his dedication to his family, friends, community, and the many places to which he traveled.
He was a connoisseur of good food, a member of the Guan-ho-ha Gun Fish and Game Club in Glenville, an avid collector of guns and an outspoken supporter of the second amendment rights.
He leaves to his loving family, a legacy of commitment and loyalty.
Anthony was predeceased by his adopted father Charles Lawton
Survivors include his beloved daughter, Adelyn May Lawton and her mother Adina Varrone-Lawton; his companion Leann Randazzo; several siblings; nieces, nephew's, cousins and many extended families.
A public Memorial may be planned in the spring.
For online condolences please visit www.rossiditorofuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made in Anthony's memory to the Lawton Memorial Fund, c/o Trustco Bank, established for the benefit of his loving daughter or the Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607 www.shrinershospit