Birth date: Jun 24, 1936 Death date: Jan 6, 2016
Delape, Anthony passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. He was born on June 24, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved to Florida from Fairport, NY in 1981. He was a teacher and later worked as a quality control coordinator for Val Read Obituary
I have many childhood memories of Uncle Tony, especially his black Ford convertible, him buying me my first Ken doll and the record "Tie Be Kangaroo Down Sport" and his love of Huesman potato chips. These memories will always be special to me. Uncle Tony, I loved your eccentricities and liberal politics. May you rest in peace with Lisa, Grandma Toots, Grandpa Gus, Aunt Mary and Aunt Lucy. The Pierce Family sends their heartfelt thoughts and condolences to Phil, Kathy and Susan.
Terri Pierce
Tony and I worked together for 15 years at Valpak. We argued like brother and sister and I could really push his buttons. I was the one who got him started on bringing the pretzels to work. I would make extra lunches and share them with him. When it was raining and I offered to give him a ride and he refused I would call him "a stubborn old man" and he would look at me and smile. Dear Tony you will be truly missed.
Josie Livingston
My thoughts are with Susan Cathy & Phil. Tony was my first cousin & all of his girl cousins had such crushes on him. If you mentioned a movie to him, He could tell you the whole movie verbatim. Therefore, you didn't have to go see it. When we visited Uncle Gus & Aunt Toots, I often brought a friend with me. They too were mesmerized by him. The last time I saw Tony was about 1986. Lisa, Susan, Phil & Tony came down and visited us at our Store. My parents & my brothers were all crazy about him. I am so sorry for your loss & our loss. Love, Marilyn Delape Rose
Tony was a great friend of my mother's. I remember how he would make me laugh all the time. He called me baloney girl, and he will surely be missed.
Tony was a close friend for quite a few years to my mom, Debi Dorsey. They really enjoyed each other's company. When I graduated high school in 2001, he stopped over the house to show support at my graduation party. It was really thoughtful and kind of him to do that. Sending warm, loving thoughts to Tony's family and friends.
XOXO,
Kelly
It was a joy to work with Tony for several years at Valpak. He was funny and caring and as others have had nicknames for him I always called him "Ole Man River". He would sing his rendition for me now and then and always make me smile. My condolences and sincere thoughts for the family. He was a true "gentle"man in every way. Loyal and helpful to all those he spent time with. It is a blessing when you can have a Tony pass through your life. I will cherish my memories of happy times and think of him whenever I hear Ole Man River..
The greatest memories I have with my Dad are when I was little. I remember on the weekends he would play the stereo and sing to Cracklin Rosie or Bye Bye Miss American Pie. He would dance and pretend to throw a baseball pitch. He loved his Cincinnati Red and I would sit and cuddle with him. I remember his love for potato sticks, big oven pretzels, Skyline Chili and a big Hershey bar. My Dad used to take us kids to the store Sunday afternoons after church and we got to pick out a pack of baseball cards. Every time I watch The Graduate or hear the soundtrack, it will remind me of my Dad. Love and miss you, Dad. May you rest in peace.
Love,
Susan
Also I want to express my deepest sympathy to my Family and my Dad's friends.
I went to bush gardens with my parents.My mom rode on a ride and somehow bumped into uncle Phil.Uncle Phil told my mom that he came with grandpa.We got together and we had a fun time at bush gardens.Later that day we went out to eat.We had a great time.I thought to myself everything happens for a reason.Once grandpa went to the nursing home,I got to visit him almost every week.One day before I was leaving I said bye grandpa and he had a surprise look on his face.Grandpa was so happy he said Marie just called me grandpa.Threw out the years of visiting grandpa,I heard so many great stories and we had fun times together with so many great memories.My sympathy goes out to my family and grandpa's friends.Rest in peace and I love you with all my heart! 💕 👼
