Missing you Tony! You are one of kind, so full of kindness and compassion. Praising God that you are free from pain. Until we meet again brother ❤️

Tony we miss you, never forget you and will keep you close to our hearts.
Happy Heavenly Bday my little brother

I think about you often. I miss your laugh. I miss your bear hugs and slobbery kisses. I miss face timing you and us messing with the silly filters. I wouldn't wish you back though. You get to be in Jesus' presence. I love you much and miss you. ❤

Happy birthday, Uncle T. I miss you, but I’m so glad you’re in Heaven. You made each one of us nieces and nephew feel so individually special. “You’re my favorite niece named Charissa.” You said that, I think, every time we got to visit you at least once. I haven’t forgotten all the times you took us around everywhere, just driving and doing random errands. You made it so fun and we had real talks. Sometimes it was just you and me. Sometimes more of my siblings. One of the last times, you took me and Nat to this pizza place and we had cannolis. And now cannolis make me think of you. Mom, Nat, and I had one in honor of you on Saturday.

I got married this summer and it was the happiest day in my life, but I couldn’t help missing you and Grandpa and Grandma. All three of you would have absolutely loved Andrew. You would have thought he was hilarious, and he would have picked up dominoes so fast from you. Just now, before I started writing this, we were working on music to use in ministry together. We’re taking a cue from your example. I’ll never forget you playing at Michelle’s wedding. You served until the very end. And I think that’s maybe what you’re doing right now.

I love you, Uncle Tony. See you soon.

I’m listening to music right now - I’ve Got Joy sung by CeCe Winans. Tony loved music! He was musically talented in many ways and shared his gifts at every chance. Now Tony experiences fullness of joy in the presence of the King!

Missing you today but glad you are celebrating your birthday in heaven. I think of you daily, memories of you bring joy, laughter and tears. You are not forgotten, you are loved still!

Other than my parents, Tony was the one person who shared and lived this life with me on a daily basis. He was my brother but also my friend, confidant, my partner, my plus one(always), my emergency contact, my “son” and as he liked to say, “ your the yin to my yang”. We could be are true selves, whether it was talking about our family, God, friends, being silly and laughing at things that only meant something to us, we grieved together and survived things by our faith in God and each other. We saw each other’s flaws and strengths and sometimes didn’t like each other’s choices BUT always knew no matter what, we would be there for each other. There are many things I could write but my heart is overwhelmed by the bittersweet loss of my brother but joy that he is enjoying his eternal life and all the blessings of heaven. Tony suffered physically, emotionally, spiritually and we made it a point to always say I love you, whether in a text, a call or saying goodbye in person. I would say, “ I love you” and he would respond, “ I love you more” so I would reply, “If you insist”. These last 2 years, we found ourselves dealing with more health issues and experienced many things together. I stopped saying, “I love you” and started saying “I love you with all my heart”, in fact it was the last thing I said to him when I saw him last before he went to be with the Lord. It was hard to say goodbye to my parents but far worse to say goodbye to my brother cause we were gonna grow old together with our sister. I will always miss Tony, he changed and marked my heart forever, but I am so glad he is free of pain and enjoying the fullness of life in heaven that he never had here. I imagine him worshipping, happy and reunited with Mom, Dad and all those we’ve loved that now are in God’s presence. So, this time, I will not say goodbye but I will say, “ I love you with all my heart- forever, and till we meet again my sweet brother”. You live on in my heart, memories, and I thank God you were my brother and that Elaine is my sister and that the faith and love we received from our parents will reunite us all one day.

Tony will be forever missed. I had the privilege of knowing Tony for almost his entire life. I can say so many things but the one thing that will stand out forever in my heart is the dedication he had to fulfill ministry even when he was so ill. The last thing I collaborated with him was an event in Lakewood to give to the homeless. I was part of it two years in a row and an all day event. It was amazing and an honor to provide free haircuts, a hot meal, clothing, live music, prayer and so much more for people in need. He was in charge of praise and worship but he did so much more! He was not well but it didn’t stop him. He did it with so much love and sacrifice. He gave his all! Even though he was not well for so long and suffered so much he didn’t use it as an excuse. He served with his whole heart! I know your parents in heaven are proud and I say to you, like I’m sure your parents and our savior Jesus said, a job well done Tony! We will miss you here my friend but heaven is rejoicing ❤️