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January 1
Facing another lonely year without my beautiful beloved husband.  I miss you more words can say, and more than anyone knows!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas in heaven

December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas in heaven my sweet husband.......my Love for you is like the raging sea.......so powerful and deep it will always be.......it will withstand every single pain.......our hearts are so pure......and our Love so deep.......I Love you more.......with every heartbeat!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Happy Birthday in Heaven

October 14, 2022
Sweet Husband,
Birthdays do not end with death.......but last as long as Love exist.......a feeling that remains alive in the hearts of the ones that you left behind.......and so we celebrate your special day.......by sending you Love from not so far away.......happy birthday my dearest one.......ohh happy birthday.......not even the most bitter night.......can take my Love away!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Our first Kiss

March 19, 2022
Dear Husband,
Today is that very special day that we shared for so long.......the day of our first kiss.......the very day that both of our lives changed forever.......It's been 47 years and the Love that we share has grown and bloomed to an eternity.......from the first day our spirits began touching each other.......we were recognized by our hearts.......before our eyes even understood who we were.......the Love that I have for you is a feeling that I never had with another.......that beautiful March night when we came together.......it felt like a dance...a magical entwined union.......something so amazing.......an energy like no other.......your kiss was felt throughout my entire body.......that sent waves of energy.......I crave you....... every day to be sent to that magical place.......a place that is familiar and not of here.......what I feel for you has no end.......my beautiful angel.......without a doubt I can say.......I will Love you for eternity

Happy Father's Day My Beloved

June 19, 2022
My Beloved Husband,
For someone who meant so much...and Loved by all he knew...who left behind a trail of tears...and precious memories too...We Loved the sunshine in your smile...and kindness in your heart...but heaven saw that you were tired...which meant you had to part...and now that it's his special day...dear angels hear our prayers...please guard him with your special wings...and tend him with special care...for he was someone wonderful...and words can not convey...how much we wish that he was here...once more with us today!!!!!!!!!!!

Angelversary of the day that you went away

February 2, 2022
Dear Husband,
Today is the sixth year since you went away. The pain and heartache still remains, but our unconditional love will never change. You and I will always burn as one flame . The day that you touched my hand, little did I know that it would be the day that you would touch my heart forever. You are the light that guides me. I will forever cherish everything that we shared ❤️❤️

Merry Christmas in Heaven My Love

December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas in Heaven my precious black diamond.......your presence will be missed for the sixth time this year.......when tomorrow starts without you.......we are never far apart.......for every time I think of you.......you are right here in my heart.......there is no greater Love......than the Love that I have for you!!!!!!!!!!!...........Love you always, your precious jewel Deb***********

Happy Anniversary to my one and only True Love

September 30, 2021
Forty-six years ago they say.......a beautiful marraige began that day.......two beautiful people joined as one........that worked together to make life fun.......we celebrate now those 46 years.......we raise our glass and give three cheers.......to partners for eternity in both work and play.......it's my pleasure to share our golden day!!

Happy Father's day in Heaven

June 20, 2021
My Beautiful Husband,
For someone who meant so much.......and Loved by all he knew.......who left behind a trail of tears.......and precious memories too.......we  Loved the sunshine in your smile.......and kindness in your heart.......but heaven said that you were tired...which meant that we had to part.......and now that it's your special day......dear angels hear our prayers.......please guard him with your gentle wings.......and tend him with great care.......for he was someone wonderful...and words can not convey.......how much we wish that he was here.......once more with us today!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Easter in Heaven

April 4, 2021
I am sending this easter egg with a hug and a kiss.......to you in heaven whom I Love and miss.......I am sharing this egg in loving memory of my Love that passed away.......I Love and miss...and think of you everyday.......I will never forget you...gone but not forgotten.......I Love you!!!!!!!!!!!...........

The day that we shared our first kiss

March 19, 2021
Forty-six years ago today.......a beautiful Love story began that day.......two beautiful people were joined as one.......and we worked together to make living fun.......we share now those forty-six years we raise our glass and give three cheers.......to partners for eternity in both work and play.......it is such a pleasure to share this golden day!!!!!!!!!!!...........

On the anniversary of the day that you went away

February 2, 2021
My beautiful Black Diamond.......today is the anniversary of the day that I lost you.......and for me it still feels as though my life has ended too.......but loss has taught me many things.......and now I face each day holding on to our happy memories to help me on my way.......and though I am full of sadness that you are no longer here.......your influence still guides me.......and I definatly still feel you near......what we shared will never die.......it lives within our hearts.......bringing strength and comfort while we are apart!!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Merry Christmas in Heaven my Beloved

December 25, 2020
Dear Husband,
If I could have a Christmas wish come true.......a dream that would come to pass.......L'd ask to spend a day with you.......and pray that it would last.......I would run over to you and hold you close.......we'd laugh and smile again.......I'd listen so intensly.......as you tell me how you have been.......when time was up I'd hold you close.......not wanting to let go.......you would smile and tell me see you soon........and somehow I would know.......that while it's very hard to wait.......one day the time will come.......I'll join you there forever more.......when I am too called home.......my wish may go ungranted.......but it will always be true.......I would trade all of my tomorrows.......for one yesterday with you!!!!!!!!!!!.............

Birthday Baby

October 13, 2020
❤️ I love and miss you so much. I’m sure you can see that as you watch over us. Happy birthday my Chocolate love bug don’t party to hard love you fore
September 30, 2020
Happy Anniversary my beloved Husband,
I still remember the day when our eyes first acquainted.......a trivial moment of almost nothing.......yet the timeless beginning of everything.......I have found the one whom my soul Loves.......the first time when I saw you.......when we could'nt let go.......I swear that we were infinite.......when I met you I found me.......I knew right away that you were it for me.......there was no reservations or second thoughts.......I saw you and in an instant I knew in my bones.......my soul had known your soul lifetimes ago.......Love is the closest thing that we have to magic.......all I know is you said hello.......and your eyes looked like coming home.......and my whole world changed.......my greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of your heart.......how can you give me so much strength.......and yet be my only weakness?!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Happy Father's day in Heaven

June 21, 2020
Dear Husband,
For someone who meant so much.......and Loved by all that he knew.......who left behind a trail of tears.......and precious memories.......we Loved the sunshine in your smile.......and the kindness in your heart.......but heaven saw that you were tired which meant we had to part.......and now that its your special day.......dear angels hear our prayers.......please guard him with your gentle wings.......and tend him with geat care.......for he is someone wonderful.......and words just can't convey.......how much we wish that he was here.......once more with us today!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Forty-five years ago today

March 19, 2020
Forty-five years ago today we shared our first kiss.......and those beautiful words that we spoke to one another.......on that March night are now hidden in the secret heart of heaven.......and one day.......like the rain.......they will pour our Love story all over the world.......we are bound........you and I.......and nothing on earth shall part me from you!!!!!!!!!!!

On the anniversary of the day that you went away

February 2, 2020
Today is the anniversary of the day that I lost you.......and for me it feels as though my life has ended too.......I can not believe that I have survived.......but loss has taught me many things.......and now I face each day holding on to our happy memories.......to help me on my way.......and though I am full of sadness.......that you are no longer here.......you Love and influence guides me.......and I definitely still feel you near.......what we shared will never die.......it lives within our hearts.......bringing strength and comfort while we are apart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......................

Another Year without you

January 1, 2020
Dear Husband,
As I begin this forth year without you, I begin it with a heavy heart. The unconditional Love that we share is still as strong as it was when you left. I never dreamed that the power of our Love for each other would span across time and grow even stronger. And when I feel your spirit touch mine, I am awed. I am so honored to have your spirit touch my life. And oh how I feel Loved by you!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Merry Christmas my beautiful Angel Husband

December 25, 2019
Dear Husband, 
I'm sending a dove to heaven.......with a parcel on it's wings.......be careful how you open it.......because its full of beautiful things.......inside are a million kisses.......wrapped up in a million hugs........to say how much I miss you.......and send you all of my Love.......I hold  you close within my heart.......and there you will remain.......to walk with me throughout my life.......until we meet again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN

October 14, 2019
Dear Husband,
On this day sixty-four years ago, a beautiful soul was born. Little did anyone know at the time how your beautiful soul would forever affect the lives of so many others. And after all these years you still have me awed...you are still close to me like the breath of God...and it is here in our closeness that we find...our exclusive marriage of our hearts and minds...I hear the silent voice that whispers in my heart...you are always here...we are never apart...behind the story of our minds creation...lies our path to eternal salvation...Love from the eternal plains descended to life...planted between the hearts of a man and his wife...what was born from just one look from your eyes...with true Love transforms the promise of paradise.......................

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY BELOVED ANGEL HUSBAND

September 30, 2019
Happy anniversary my Beautiful black diamond,
I knew right away that you were it for me.......there were no reservations or second thoughts.......I saw you and in an instant knew in my bones.......my soul had known your soul lifetimes ago.......I still remember the day.......when our eyes first acquainted.......a trivial moment of almost nothing.......yet the timeless beginning of everything.......I have found the one whom my soul Loves.......Love is the closest ting that we have to magic.......all I know is we said "Hello".......and our eyes felt like coming home.......and everything in our life changed that day.......becoming your wife was the best decision that I ever made in my life.......in all of the world.......there is no heart for me like yours.......in all of the world.......there is no Love for you like mine!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven to my beautiful angel Husband

June 16, 2019
For someone who meant so much.......and Loved by all he knew.......who left behind a trail of tears.......and precious memories too.......we Loved the sunshine in his smile.......and kindness in his heart.......but heaven saw that he was tired.......which meant we had to part.......and now that its his special day.......dear Angels hear our prayers.......please guard him with your special wings.......and tend him with great care.......for he was someone wonderful.......that words can not convey.......how much we wish that he was here.......once more with us on this day!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 44th Anniversary my Beloved

March 19, 2019

Today is the 44th anniversary of the day that we shared our first kiss. I remember that March night so well, something in your eyes captured my soul. We kissed without question...neither of us wanting a answer...but finding it anyway...You held me in your arms that March night...the first time you ever saw me cry...I have more Love for you than there are stars in the sky...and grains of sand in the desert...Our time together was never enough...but we will Love again in a place where time doesn't exist...There are two moments that I will never forget...the moment that we met...and the moment that you took your last breath!!!!!!!!!!!

On the third aniversary of the day that you went away

February 2, 2019

Today is the anniversary of the day that you went away. My heart and soul still aches, and my soul still bleeds for the Love that we shared for 41 years. You are in every fiber of my being, a shining star that touches my soul every day. Our Love awaits that special day when we can again share that powerful Love that filled our souls for all of those beautiful years. So until we can share our Love once again, I am sending a dove to heaven with a parsel on its wings...be careful how you open it...because its full of beautiful things...inside are a million kisses...wrapped up in a million hugs...to say how much that I miss you...and to send you all my Love...I hold you close in my heart...and there you will remain...to walk with me throughout my life...until we meet again!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas in Heaven

December 25, 2018

If I could have a Christmas wish come true.......a dream that could come to pass.......I would ask to spend the day with you.......and pray that it would last.......i would run to you and hold you close.......we'd laugh and smile again.......I would listen so intently.......as you tell me how you have been.......when my time was up I would hold you close.......not wanting to let go.......you would smile at me and tell me see you soon.......d somehow I would know.......that while it is very hard to wait.......one day the time would come.......I'll join you there forever more.......when I am too called home.......my wish may go ungranted.......but it will always be true.......I would trade all of my tomorrows.......for one yesterday with you!!!!!!!!!!!...........

Happy 43rd anniversary Husband

September 30, 2018

Forty-three years ago today...you made me the happiest women in the world...our beautiful marriage began that day...two beautiful people joined as one...worked together and made living fun..,I celebrate now those 43 years although I am fighting through the tears...two souls joined for eternity in both work and play...it's always a pleasure to celebrate our special day......................................

Father’s Day

June 17, 2018

Happy  Father’s Day my love, you are greatly missed if you only knew. Love you to the heavens above.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

June 17, 2018

Happy Fathers day to someone who meant so much.......and was Loved by all he knew.......who left behind a trail of tears.......and precious memories too.......we Loved the sunshine in his smile.......and kindness in his heart.......but heaven saw that he was tired.......which meant we had to part.......and now that its his special day.......dear angels hear our prayers.......please guard him with your gentle wings.......and tend him with great care.......for he was some one wonderful.......and words can not convey.......how much we wish that he was here.......once more with us today.......I could not have picked a better Father for my children.......you will always be in my heart.......until we meet again my Love...........

43rd Anniversary of our first kiss

March 19, 2018

Today my Love is the anniversary of our first kiss on March 19, 1975. I remember the day like it was yesterday. Not very many have celebrated the day of their first kiss every year, nor do many even remember.

The moment that we kissed we knew....we felt a connection and thought, this can't be true, so we kissed again and discovered a miracle that we never knew. forty-three years ago they say...that a beautiful Love story began that day...two beautiful souls joined as one...we joined and worked together to make living fun...partners for eternity in both work and play...it is my pleasure to share this special day.

A thousand words won't bring you back....I know because I've tried....neither will a thousand tears....I know because I've cryed....so I am sending a dove to heaven....with a parcel on its wings....be careful how you open it....its full of beautiful things....inside are a million kisses....wrapped in a million hugs....to say how much that I miss you....and to send you all of my Love....I hold you close within my heart....and there you will remain....to walk with me throughout my life....until we meet again....you always keep me close to you with your undying Love....that my Love is a testiment from heaven up above.

It's your "ANGEL" VERSARY

February 2, 2018

Two years ago today, I lost my best friend.. I love you more and more each day and I cherish the memories we made together!! RIH BESTFRIEND.. I LOVE YOU..

2nd year of being an angel

February 2, 2018

Hi Daddy, just stopping in to say hello and I love you. There is no need to tell you how much I miss you every single day of my life cause Im sure you already know. Today marks two years since heaven gained an angel and I lost one but I will see you again one day is all I can keep telling myself your grandkids and red miss you so much it's crazy the impact that you had on people's lives it's unbelievable you are such a one of a kind I tell you, wonderful man my first love. I love you deeply and I will talk to you later my love

Tony's Second Angelversary

February 2, 2018

Today it has been two years since I lost my beautiful, beloved twin flame husband.The pain is still quite unbearable as I re-live the 41 wonderful fairy-tale years that we spent loving each other and protecting each other. He was the most inspiring, and influential individual who ever walked into my life, and with a big heart of gold, he treated me like I was his queen and placed me on a euphoric pedestal with his undying unconditional love. I miss him more now than ever before, and I know that one day, we will continue our sacred love affair in heaven.

RIH my beautiful angel......you are truly missed......the beautiful words that we said to one another are hidden in the secret heart of heaven.......and one day like the rain.......they will pour our Love story all over the world!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas My Beloved

December 25, 2017

If I could have a wish come true...a dream that would come to pass...I'd ask to spend a day with you...and pray that it would last...I'd run to you and hold you close we'd laugh and smile again...I'd listen so intently as you tell me how you have been...when time was up I'd hold you close not wanting to let go...you'd smile and say "see you soon" and somehow I would know...that while its very hard to wait one day the time will come...I'll join you there forever more when I am too called home...my wish may go ungranted but it will always be true...I'd trade many of my tomorrows for just one yesterday with you...so I am sending a dove to heaven...with a parsel on its wing...be careful how you open it...its full of beautiful things...inside are a million kisses...wrapped up in a million hugs...to say how much I miss you...and send you all of my Love...I hold you close inside my heart...and there you will remain...to walk with me throughout my life...until we meet again...Merry Christmas my beautiful beloved!!!

Phone Call From Heaven

December 9, 2017

As I sit and write this story, I am still visibly shaken from the events that transpired yesterday. My day started as any other these days, when I got a thought to check my voicemail. I don't check it often so when I called, I discovered that I had exactly seven voice messages. I listened to each one and erased most of them. When I got to the last one, I noticed that it started off with a little static. I was just about to erase it when clear as day, I heard my Beloved whisper my name "Deborah". I could not believe my ears, so I played it over and over again at least ten or twelve times. But it was truly him, and he knew I would not answer the phone so he left me a message something I could keep. By this time, my head was whirling and chills were going up and down my spine. I called my oldest daughter right away, who has become very intuitive since her dad's passing, and has been instrumental in helping us to communicate. When I told her about the voice message, she was stunned. She said that he had come to her in a dream a few nights ago and said to her "I called her". She said that she did not mention it to me because it did not make any sense at the time. It was wonderful hearing him say my name again. I will hold on to it as long as I shall live. He continues to prove that there is life after death!

New New byrd

November 9, 2017

Look at your grand baby on her way to homecoming she is getting so big she misses you dearly in a couple more years she will be graduating and on her way to college she knows that's what you expected of her and she will not let nothing or no one stop her she said she going to be a cardiologist doctor to help people that's in the same situation as her granddaddy I know you are watching over her and the rest of your grand kids and I know you are so proud of her she is keeping up those straight A's as you remember

Happy Birthday my Beloved

October 14, 2017

Today is your Birthday so I am writing this poem....how truly blessed was that beautiful morn....when an angel to a man was born....Happy Birthday special one....a gift from God never to be undone.....Birthdays do not end with death....but last as long as Love exist....a feeling that remains alive....in the hearts of the ones you left behind....so we celebrate your special day....by sending you Love from not so far away....Happy Birthday dearest one, oh Happy Happy day....not even the most bitter night can take my joy away....a thousand words won't bring you back.....I know because I've tried.....neither will a thousand tears....I know because I've cryed....

Happy 40th Aniversery my Beloved

September 30, 2017

Forty years ago they say....a beautiful marraige began that day....two beautiful people joined as one....and worked together to make living fun....we celebrate now....those forty years....we raise our glass and give three cheers....to partners for ETERNITY in both work and play.....it is my pleasure to share our golden day....beneath the shimmering moonlight we shared our first traded glace....with unspoken words flowing....our two souls started to dance....overtaken with feelings....so strong and so new....my heart you were stealing....and yours I was too....two minds so alike....yet so contrasting....with a bond forming deeply....each moment everlasting....perfection between us....an astonishing truth....could this be an illustion?....or scured by our youth?.....we both took the chance....despite any fear or doubt....we let our hearts dance....feeling the Love throughout....we are no longer unsure....as I know it to be true.....I am where I belong.....and that is with you!! Happy Aniversery my Beloved.......

Happy Father's Day

June 18, 2017

Happy Father's Day Daddy... I love and miss u more and more everyday!! Rest up OG..

Happy Fathers Day

June 18, 2017

Hear to the silent voice that whispers in your heart...I am always here...we are never apart...In the naked truth of our eternal connection...our souls recognize its truest reflection...after all these years you still have my heart...you are close to me like the breath of God...and it is here in our closeness that we find...our exclusive marriage of the heart and mind...where behind the story of our minds creation...lies awaiting the path to eternal salvation...Love from the eternal plains desended to life...planted between the hearts of a man and his wife...what was born out of just one look from your eyes...with true Love transforms to a promise of paradise...for it is only once we experience Love for Gods pleasure...that we recieve Love the guanantee of joy beyond measure...in the celestial realms of beauty sublime...in our eternal home outside of space and time...you have ignited in me the flames of desire...now burning my senses with passion and fire...you finally except there in your heart...the perfection you are, as I've known from the start...our Love will have lived through its own resurrection...the immortal soul purified for its own ascention...then every measure of our Love and affection...glorified returns to its source of perfection...for there in the oneness of our souls entwining...lies the pathway home to the city of lights blinding.......

Happy Anniversary

March 19, 2017

Forty-two years ago today is the very first time that we had a magical moment when we first touched. That day has been enbedded in my heart and will last for all of eternity. Our Love has reached mega porpotions since that magical day....I never knew that I could Love anyone as much as I Love you..I never knew that I had it in me to give myself away like this..I never thought I'd find someone who would stand by my side..through all of our ups and downs..someone who would give me the benifit of doubt even when I was wrong..I never knew I could Love anyone as much as I Love you..and I never knew I'd find someone who could Love me as much as you do

My Grandfather's Keeper .

March 11, 2017

So Me And My Grandfather Has ALWAYS BEEN CLOSE . I was the first Grandchild born . I'm 17 years old and I'll be 18 in 2 months. My grandfather would always take care of me when my mother and my grandmother would be out working . It would just be us two . Every since then we developed a bond that would be impossible to break . He has and always will be my father figure . While my father got incarcerated, he was there . When my grandmother would go to college and my mother would be out of town it would be me and him talking , laughing , chilling and watching movies . He would take me to school and pick me up . He always tell me " I don't want you to drop out I want you to get that education and be something " so I will . When he passed my hurt broke and still is . It's been a whole year but I still grief and feel as if I'm not the same and apart of my heart is gone . I mean to me , he was my father . So In a way I've lost my father . It hurts but I promised everything I did And do , was gonna be for him. I remember I was in my room crying really hard and really bad , looking and holding his picture and then all of a sudden , I felt a really cold breeze and my tv turned on. I instantly wiped my tears and smiled , I knew it was him . He wanted me to know he was still here . I love you grandfather & I miss you so much . I'll see you soon . Leave me a spot . Hugs and kisses peanut ❤️

Twin Flame Love Story

March 3, 2017

Birthed from one...we found each other

Both Lovers...but yet like sister and brother

The stars hold our story...beyond concepts of time

There can be no ownership...no me, yours, or mine

And yet for so long...we thought each other apart

Searching for unity...with an incomplete heart

So far have we journeyed...spanning countless lives

We stand before each other...seeing worlds in our eyes

The bliss of connection...does not disperse soon

Words are just fingers...that point to the moon

The experience is to live...this profound Divine LOVE

Surrounded by images...of gold sparks and white doves

And yet we have work to do...upon this dense plane

To unlock freedoms doors...and transmute all the pain

The honor is ours...and the task rather great

Maintaining right focus...we just can't be late

Seperation and pain...are the ways of the world

Lost in it's ignorance...and caught in a swirl

We stand in the light...and create a grand bridge

A tunnel of LOVE...that just gives and just gives and just gives

The shift is upon us...and worlds will collide

Ready or not...we will go for a ride

Awaken and open...the pink hearted chest

Surrender, let go...for God always knows best

The Christ is now birthing...through us comes the sun

Whilst spirit is dancing...the shadows are now run

The illusion is fading...it's the end of the game

LOVE is all there is...till no one remains

And thus we have come...from so far, far away

Our adventure is ending...what more can I say

Never was it so...when I was not there with you

I LOVE you Profoundly...you know that this is true

As I burn these candles...that help light your way home

Here I wait for you My LOVE...until you come to carry me home


My Beloved Guardian Angel

February 18, 2017

From this day foward...you shall never walk alone...my heart will be your shelter....and my arms shall be your home...for my Love is more beautiful than roses...much deeper than the sea...stronger than a hurricane...but timid like a breeze...real as in our pictures...and yet it can be seen...more beautiful than anything...vivid like a dream...precious as rare jewels...the bond between our hearts...a symphony of feelings...when time is spent apart...being there for always...is all I want to do...because our LOVE is so precious and True... our Love is like magic...and it will always be...for Love still remains life's sweet mystery...our Love works in ways that are wonderous and strange...and there's nothing in life that it can not change...Love can transform the most commonplace...into beauty and splendor...and sweetness and grace...our Love is unselfish...understanding and kind...for it sees with its heart...and not with its mind...Love is the answer that everyone seeks...Love is the language that everyone speaks...Love cannot be bought...it is priceless and free...Love like pure magic...is a sweet mystery

Tony's final Blues journey: Real Deal Blues Band

November 7, 2016

In 2009 after attending many jam nights,and meeting many great musicians, Tony was introduced to Gary Craft who was looking for a drummer for his band, The Real Deal Blues Band. Gary said that he had seen Tony play several years earlier at a jam session that Tony was in charge of in 2005. Tony had not been part of an official band in a while, so he was excited about the opportunity to be with a band again. So after meeting with Gary (singer and harp), and the other two members Rick Klann(guitar), and Clyde Deubel(bass guitar), they decided to join forces. Thus, Real Deal was reborn.

After his first gig with them, I had the opportunity to meet Gary and the rest of the band. I told Gary that he had made an excellent decision by hiring Tony because of his beautiful unchanging nature and his strong desire to please his audience. Their relationship grew rapidly as did their desire to play the blues, and they became like brothers.

Their reign together would lead us on our final musical journey together. They had a good feel for each other and it showed in their music, which flowed into a sweet melody. Gary did well with keeping them booked and they played many venues in the Cleveland and surrounding area including Brewsters, Max Doogans, Glenwillow, Scoundrels, Grillers, and C-Bars.

They developed a nice fan base, and usually kept a full house. Tony enjoyed his rolationship with his musician brothers, and they with him. Tony and I developed many lasting relationships while with Real Deal, as well as many, many cherishable moments that I will forever cherish.

Tony's Blues Journey

November 2, 2016

In 2008 after playing around with several different bands, Tony began to get a little discouraged. He just could not find the right fit. One day when taking his daily walk in the park, he saw a guy in the park playing guitar. It was only in his nature as a musician to approach him. He would end up being Michael Luczak, and he would end up having a major impact on Tony's final blues journey. After having a lenghtly conversation with him about music, Tony returned home with a gleam in his eyes. When I ask why, he told me of his chance meeting with Michael. He went on to tell me of a club at the time that was right around the corner from us that had jam sessions on Thursday nights called the Parkview. I had a really good feeling about it and he did too. The following Thursday, he and Michael attended the jam night. When he got home, he told me he got really good vibes there, and the people really enjoyed his playing and wanted to know where he was from. The following Thursday, I attended with him. That would be the beginning of our final music journey together, and the beginning of beautiful new and developing relationship with our current music family.

Tony's Magic Gloves

October 29, 2016

Over the years I watched as my beloved husband began to develope calluses with pain in his hands. This happens from holding the drum sticks for prolonged periods of time. He was speaking with another drummer who was experiencing the same thing. He suggested that he purchase some drummer gloves for relief. We decided to go the following Monday to make the purchase. The next night while doing a gig at Grillers, the same guy came back and handed Tony these gloves. They have saved his hands many nights. I named them his magic gloves because his performance was done with more comfort.

Tony's Bass drum foot

October 27, 2016

Tony's Love of playing drums and his immense desire to give a stellar performance would push him to rehearse almost everyday. He was always coming up with new ideas and would somtimes even get up in the middle of the night to experiment with new ideas on his drums. I spent a large portion of my life being the first one to experience his new ideas with him. He would always say to me "Deb how does that sound?". While on stage, he would look at me and then look down at his foot, for my response to how his bass drum sounds.

One of his main concerns was his bass drum foot. Over the years he had developed a powerful bass drum foot. He would tell me that the bass drum is the foundation to the bottom. Every gig that he performed he would say to me "can you hear my foot?"

Tony's Love of Boxing

October 26, 2016

As a young boy, Tony attended a boxing gym in his neighborhood where he developed boxing skills. His love for boxing would continue into adulthood where he would share his love with his sons. He began teaching them to box at a very early age and his two sons, Antonio and Andre would go on to win many trophies and awards. They both won the golden gloves in 1996........He was such a good father.......We were all so very blessed!

Tony's Love of grilling

October 26, 2016

Tony Loved to grill for his family and friends. He had gotten very good at it over our 41 years, and would spend hours preparing ribs, chicken, roast, turkeys, vegetables, and any thing else he could think to put on his grill. I would be in charge of all of the sides, and when we were both done we would break bread with anyone who wanted to join us. We developed a reputation for being the palce to be on holidays or any given time. At one point in 2009, we sold rib diners for the summer, and did quite well!.......RIH My Beloved Husband......until we meet again!

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