My strong feelings when the Agatone family moved to Downingtown still feel like yesterday.  At 11yrs old, I had never experienced such loss and cried myself to sleep the night before Aggie left as I realized summer street hockey, little league baseball, football in the backyard, track, school, recess and all of the fun things after school would never be the same.  We made some connections after that, a Holy Cross football game, I think a De La Salle dance, but 25 miles to one car, 4 kid families, was a huge impediment.  Soon, the closest connection I had was delivering and collecting on my paper route at 600 Sherman. 

I always thought we could connect again and some 35 years later, learned Aggie felt the same.  My father passed away recently and in the receiving line, I was asked by a vaguely familiar face that looked 5 years younger than me, whether I recognized him.  What a gesture, what a person, what a friend even after all of these years.  His presence really picked up my spirits and in the few minutes after the service before the procession left we spoke briefly on family, job, etc… and most importantly catching up further in the future.  I was excited that we would now re-connect, but I never conceived of the thought of time being a factor.

Aggie was a great friend and I was so lucky to have him in my life as my role model for future friends.  As I can see from reading here, Anthony continued to make a similar, strong and positive impression on so many over the years and will be sorely missed and greatly loved.  My most heartfelt condolences to his parents, sisters, wife and children.  

Anthony and I had your typical big brother-baby sister relationship, he tortured me and I would hit him and run and hide behind my mother so he wouldn't be able to get me back.  Although he always found a way to get me back, somehow he was always just one step ahead of me!.  I thought and knew that he was the best brother any sister could ever ask for.  He was my friend and my protector, if I ever needed anything he would go and get whatever I was in need of.  All I had to do was pick up the phone and say "hey do you think you could do me a favor" and his answer would always be "what now and yes".  There was never a time when he would ever say no.  As a family we have a special bond that will never be broken, even though he is no longer with us he will always be in our hearts and watching over us as he always did.  
I will forever love you Anthony, your time on this earth was way too short but I know you are in heaven watching over everyone of us.

I would like to share my memories of the wonderful, loving relationship Anthony and my mom shared. From the time Anthony was a little boy he was the definition of a "Momma's Boy." They were fortunate enough to have an amazing bond of love, friendship, and mutual adoration that I know in my heart will stand even this unbelievably tragic time.  Anyone who knew Anthony knows that he would talk to my mom every day, not once a day, not twice a day.... Yep, three to four times a day. Of course if she didn't have the right tone, or she seemed sad or upset about something then the calls would increase until he was certain that she was ok.  We all love my mom with our whole heart, but there was something so special about their relationship, They shared a friendship like no other. Anthony truly thought the sun rose and set on his beautiful mom.  I know that Anthony is watching  over her and my promise to him  is to do  my very best to take care of her now that he can't be here to do it . I know that Anthony  went straight to her heart when he left us  Friday  morning and  will remain there forever .