Anthony “Tony” Passalacqua, 89, died April 27, 2014, in Plant City, with his devoted son, Anthony Jr., at his side.
Mr. Passalacqua was born June 8, 1924, to Salvatore and Rose (Pusateri) Passalacqua. He was a devoted, loving husband to Freda (Nelson), deceased; and father of Richard “Ricky,” deceased.
Mr. Passalacqua spent his life working in transportation with his brothers as co-owner and vice president of operations of a trucking company. He also loved watching old Western movies.
He his survived by wife of 53 years, Ginni Mancini; sons, Terry (Sonja) and Tony Jr.; daughter, Rose Mary Robey (Rich); siblings, Julius (Cecilia) and Christine Vaccaro (Leonard); grandchildren Marc, Damien (Natalie), Tori and Richard Robey Jr. (Alexandria); eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his devoted companion and shadow, Max.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy (Eurydice).
Mass of Christian Burial was held May 5, at St. Noel Church.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
