Madison, Wisconsin
1918 - 2000
Anthony A. "Tony" Farina, 82, a U.S. Signal Corps and Army Air Corps veteran, who was stationed with the 15th Air Force in Italy, serving from 1942-1946 and being discharged with the rank of Captain, and the Principal of Sherman Elementary School for 31 years until his retirement in 1980, passed away as a result of cancer on Thursday, July 13, 2000. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2000, 5-7 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Church, 5001 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, officiated by Father Roger Nilles. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to RSVP of Dane County, Inc., 517 North Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53705.
Mr. Farina was a very special person in my life. I had an orthopedic issue that didn't allow me to go to a public school until 3rd. Grade. The transition wasn't easy for me but he took the time to give me that extra attention that I needed. I'm sure everyone that was influenced by him will always remember him fondly. My deepest and most sincere condolences to his family.
James Sachtjen
January 31, 2016 | North Port, FL
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Farina's family. I was also a student at Sherman School at the time he was principal (my last year there was 1974). Mr. Farina is one of the few people that I recall from those days, and will always remember how, even after graduation from high school, he would remember my name, which made me feel like I mattered to him, too. Thanks for all the great memories, Mr. Farina!
Thea Hefty (nee Spaeni)
August 09, 2000 | Waunakee, WI
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student at Sherman School when Mr. Farina was principal. In fact, I'm sure not many people can say that they had the same principal as their father. Mr. Farina also was principal when my father (Roger Brown) and his sisters attended Sherman School. The fondest memories I have of Mr. Farina are his great big smile, how he never forgot a name, and when he would play his guitar and sing songs to us kids. Mr....
Lisa Westphal
July 17, 2000 | Oconomowoc, WI
