"Captain Tony will always be a legend in our home. My kids laugh when we tell the funny stories about Captain Tony coming to stay at our house with Rocky. The world is a less colorful place without him."
In loving memory of
Anthony 'Tony' Passaro
July 30, 2016
Anthony (Tony) Passaro, 75, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 30, 2016. Born August 4,1940 in Bronx, NY, to Espedito and Mary Passaro who had just moved to America from Italy. He is survived by his children: Theresa (Frank) Gustafson, Andrea (Chris) Chirieleison, Maria (Lance) Wilson and Christopher (Kristin) Passaro, and 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was a loving brother to MaryAnne (Nick) Parmigiano & Michael Passaro. His death is proceeded by his 2 sons - Thomas Passaro & Michael (Shana) Passaro, his sister Lucy Romano & his loving parents.
Anthony served in the US Air Force from April 1958 to November 1960. After which he went on to Coopers Union in NY to get his degree in Electronic Engineering. He rose to Executive leadership quickly working in the field from electric typewriters, teletype systems to participating in the emergence of remote data entry systems & managing large scale distribution centers as VP of Distribution for Phillips NA. Tony went on to own various businesses till retiring and moving aboard his C&C 36' sailboat to live full time with his trusted companion a Chihuahua named Rocky.
Tony was an avid sailor for many year and made trips to Nova Scotia, Bermuda & the Bahamas. His favorite was sailing the Chesapeake. He was a champion for social justice and passionate about American politics. He especially cared about the concerns of our Veterans and their treatment by the VA.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Aloft Hotel, 3202 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034, at 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in his name to Jesus is the Key, PO BOX 372672, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. This was his spiritual home while he lived in Florida. Pastor Janna remained very close to Tony after he moved to TX, walking with him during the past 2yrs while he battled cancer.
Tributes
"I am so sad to see one of the "great" ones moving on to live eternity with Lord Jesus Christ. Tony was a great friend, wonderful father, terrific grandfather, great mentor and friend to many who will never check Facebook to know that Tony is gone from our lives. For all of us who knew him, there will never be a replacement or substitute for the laughter, challenge, intellectual discourse and just plain fun hanging out with him. If you were fortunate to know him before his move to Melissa TX for his final chapter of fighting to get the most of the life he did so enjoy, you will always miss Tony. There are never the right words of condolences when our loved one moves on. We can only honor the family by keeping them in prayer and to cherish and share memories of the life well lived. I will always miss Tony! Blessings to his family, especially his children and grand children for the joy you brought to his life. j"
"You will never be forgotten. RIP"