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Carol Melatti
November 18, 2008
A visit with Tony and Joanne was always the highlight of our NJ travel. I have fond memories of those days in the 80's and am so sorry to learn of Tony's passing.
Mike Melatti
October 23, 2008
My dad was a very good friend of Tonys. When I first met uncle Tony I was a very little boy. Some of my favorite memories were when my dad would take me fishing at the marina. I also liked visiting him at the t-shirt shop, he always got me a shirt to take home, he was such a kind man. Uncle Tony wasn't my real uncle, but it didn't matter, that's what I called him. When I found out the news I felt so bad for his friends and family, a great man was no longer with us. A week before I heard the news, a woman came into my work wearing a shirt that said, "The Great White Shark, Cape May, NJ". I have never seen a person in Virginia Beach with one of those on. I think it was more than a coincident. Tony will be greatly missed and I'm honored I had the pleasure of meeting such a kind hearted person.
Kelly Cunningham-Ward
October 20, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
mark burnup
October 18, 2008
What a great cousin Tony was. Growing up, I was so excited to hear Tony was coming to town because that meant I would get some more cool posters. I use to show off my room which was decorated with artwork from Tony. He was a great artist. My heart goes out to Evelyn, Joanne and Little Joanne. What a great loss. We are praying for God's strength to see you through this difficult time. Love, Mark Burnup
Pat Googe
October 17, 2008
Dear Joanne, Little Joanne & Aunt Evelyn:
We are so deeply saddened by Tony's passing. I can remember when we were younger you and Tony stopping to see us on your trips between Atlantic City & Florida. We always had great times at the family reunions when we all got together.
That seems like a life time ago. He was always so much fun to be around and always happy. I remember as a kid looking up to you and Tony and thinking how cool you two were. You were different (which was a good thing) from the rest of the family.
I respected you both so much. You are hard workers and family was always so important to you.
You all have experienced a lot of grief in the last year with Michael and with Aunt Evelyn's health. I'm sure this put many more responsibilities on you and Tony.
Our hearts are deeply sadden by this.
We love you all so very much and our thoughts and many prayers are with you. God will never leave you alone.
We love you all:
Aunt Lois, Glenn, Pat, Chris & Crystal,
Jamie, Justin, Cayden & Addison.
joan melatti
October 16, 2008
Tony, thank you for all the great
times we all shared together..
You will be missed.
joanie Melatti
Ed
October 16, 2008
I will miss our daily chats and big laughs.
Bobby Melatti
October 16, 2008
My favorite memory of Tony is the time we put the dead fish on Mikey's pole at the Grassy Sound Marina and he believd it! I have it on video - somewhere!! I will miss you my friend. A little bit of all of us who knew him died with him. With much love to Joanne and Little Joanne
Jane & Mike
October 16, 2008
So sorry to hear of Big Tony's passing. His presence around town and at the Great White will surely be missed by his family, friends and customers at his store. Our sympathy goes out to all those who knew and loved him.
Barbara Carrick
October 16, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My sympathy to the family. He will be missed every time I go to the Mall.
Antoinette
October 16, 2008
Tony,
The Pilot House won't be the same without you. We are really going to miss you!
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