I met Tony a few weeks after he moved into Water oak. He lived behind me and while I could not see into his house he always had tomatoes in the window seal. I knew he was there and that he was going to make pasta sauce. Tony brought me a bowl of pasta sauce every time he made it. He was a really good neighbor and came to check on my husband and I about once a week. He would drive his golf cart up to my front door and honk and I would go out and visit with him. He did love his dog Louise and I would see him drive by the house to take her out for a walk or to do her business. Tony was so friendly and never met a stranger. His will be missed by all who knew him

Both Tony and I entered Bryant College (Now University) in 
September 1962. ( Only through his obit did I learn that we were born only 2 weeks apart). Freshman year  I lived in a small dorm slightly off campus. In retrospect, I was immature and got into trouble the only time that I drank that year; so next year they transferred me to the newest dorm to room with Tony who was an RA. I immediately understood that he was told to keep an eye on me; but he never showed me anything but courtesy and friendship. And I never got into trouble again.  We got along great as did Tony with everyone. 
Later that year Tony and I pledged different fraternities so I moved in with a frat brother right across the hall from Tony. He always remained happy, friendly, and willing to share time for a good story or a good joke.
Upon graduation we lost contact for years until I heard that he was in the employee benefits business.....as was I. So sometime in the 1980's I got his phone number and called him in Florida from Massachusetts and we talked and caught up for the many  years apart. Despite some bad breaks, he was still the happy guy that I knew. We kept in touch by phone for a few years, then lost contact again, until one day in 2014. My wife and I had moved to The Villages and I was on a practice green getting ready for a round of golf, when one of my golf buddies showed up and said: Hey!, Joe Tomaselli and was shaking my hand when a voice 3 feet from me said: Hey! I knew a Joe Tomaselli. I turned around and there was Tony!!!!! I couldn't believe it!!! Only 3 feet away and we would never have known it if my name hadn't been called out. So, then my wife and I hosted Tony to a great home cooked meal and Tony and I stayed in touch daily, mostly by email as he moved out of The Villages. He was having some bad personal luck; but never complained. I knew that he loved his dog as he spoke of her often.
I will miss his positive attitude, his easy going ways, laughter, and great sense of humor. Tony was the kind of rare person that everyone liked. Rest in peace Tony!!

I first met Tony when my wife and I moved to The Villages, FL in 2012. I joined a golf group and Tony was a member. We played many rounds of golf together. Tony, as many probably know loved to talk. We would discuss just about anything during our rounds. There seemed to be a great competition between the two of us (being almost the same age) about who could hit the golf ball further off the tee. We joked and laughed at each other the entire round. Tony visited my first home one evening here in The Villages and met my wife. I know he loved dogs and we talked a lot about that. After he moved to another location in Lady Lake I would call him every so often and keep him up to date regarding others in the group. He enjoyed our conversations and so did I. I think he missed not being in the group. Tony is one of those friends you never forget. I will never forget him. Great guy, tremendous personality. Rest in peace my friend! Hit em' straight!