Tony's Life...

Tony was born in Foggia, Italy, son of Guiseppe. After a few
years of schooling, he went to work in the fields as a shepherd boy.
Even in his young life, his tender heart recognized the beauty of nature
and he knew there was a "Creator" he needed to meet...

At an early age, he came to America. As the Lord led his willing
spirit, he met Christians in New Jersey where he settled. They took him
to Gospel meetings and there for the first time he heard the story of
the Lord Jesus Christ who died to forgive his sins. Tony readily
accepted his place as a sinner and took the Lord to be his own personal
Saviour.

From that point on , his profession was a painter, gardener and
maintenance supervisor but his "occupation" was serving the Lord. In a
quiet, humble manner, Tony did the little things that needed to be done
for the assembly, the saints, his family and friends, never looking for
recognition. He was a loving husband caring for Lena's needs and
faithfully visiting her in the rest home until his health failed and he
joined her there. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all
who knew him.

Above all these wonderful qualities was Tony's shining example of a man
who was content with his life simply because Christ was in it. He
leaves a legacy of love and faith to all who knew and loved him. He
knew and lived this verse from the Bible:

"But godliness with contentment is great gain." I Tim. 6:6