Anthony Fargnoli Obituary

Anthony "Tony" Fargnoli

Louisville - Anthony "Tony" Fargnoli, 85, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Tony was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Enrico and Carmella Fargnoli. He was a retired schoolteacher at Butler High School and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was quite active as he played hockey for the Louisville Blades from 1962-1976 and spent over 40 years coaching. He also owned and trained horses and was a member of the H.B.P.A. He and his wife are members of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Tony attended St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI, where he lettered in hockey, baseball and football. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's and master's degree, where he was a member of OmaKron and later Sigma Nu. Tony also played baseball for Coach Diddle at Western where he was his catcher.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Enrico Fargnoli, Pauline Rezendes and Ann Corbin.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wrenn Fargnoli; brothers, Edward (Rita),) and Robert (Leslie) Fargnoli; sisters, Rita Fargnoli and Flora Relois; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Tony is also survived by a sister-in-law, Dolores Fargnoli and a brother-in-law, Walter Rezendes.

Funeral Mass for Tony will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, September 13th at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 2042 Buechel Bank Road. Visitation will from 2-8 PM on Thursday, September 12th at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony's memory to the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association, 3729 S. 4th Street, Louisville, 40214.

Online condolences can be shared at www.Ratterman.com.

Published by Courier-Journal from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2019.
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Will so miss your annual trips back to Rhode Island. Sitting in the shade at the farm, dinners at Luigi's, great talks and reliving family history.
God Bless you and Elaine.
Dean & Linda Lees

Dean Lees

Family

September 24, 2019

September 17, 2019

Coach,
I enjoyed playing baseball for you at Butler.
Thanks for the good times on the field, lessons taught and all the great memories. Many of which I have shared with my family and friends.
I have recounted as recently as last week what I got for being late to your class (ouch!!). Class of 73.
You're the best and will be remembered. My prayers are with you and your family.

Joe Lannan

September 13, 2019

Joe Lannan

September 13, 2019

I had the privilege of teaching with Tony at Butler. He was an icon! Everybody in the school knew and respected him. The family has my heartfelt condolences on their loss.

Zuela Hay

September 11, 2019

Great and respected teacher and coach, he was an inspiration to a lot of students. We need more like him today, remembered, sad. Class of 65

Linda Blansett-Benjamin

September 11, 2019

He was a great and respected teacher and coach, we need more like him today. Class of 65

Linda Blansett-Benjamin

September 11, 2019

Great teacher, coach and mentor. Fun times on the ice with him.

Class of 86 will always remember him.

Dave Shepherd

September 11, 2019

He was one of my favorite teachers, I really enjoyed going to his history class. He also, gave the hardest licks. I earned a few. Lol
Thank you sir may I have another. RIP
Butler 74

Harry Hickey

September 10, 2019

Tony will be missed by his Oma-Kron/Sigma Nu fraternity Brother's in our college days at Western. He was a great fraternity Brother and gentleman. A friend to all and Loved by many.

Joe Clifton

September 10, 2019

I am so so sad at the passing of Mr. Fargnoli, he was a great coach, teacher, and horse trainer and I think part owner too.....he was my history teacher at Butler High School, Class of 1969. I was so hoping to see him at my 50 year reunion on SEPTEMBER 20TH AND 21ST of this year, but I guess GOD had other plans for him.
GOD BLESS YOU COACH.........and watch over Elaine.

Alan Beisler

September 10, 2019

Tony and I were roommates and friends during the Blades time. He was always positive and energetic and made grate Italian red sauce. May God bless him and his family in this time of sorrow

Bernie Ritchie

September 10, 2019

Alan Beisler

September 10, 2019

JOYFUL JOURNEY TO HEAVEN DEAR FRIEND

THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND PARTIES DURING THE LOUISVILLE BLADES ERA.

REST IN PEACE

GARY MORRELL

September 10, 2019

I remember Mr Fargnoli well from Butler in the early 70's. One of my favorite teachers. RIP

KIM WATKINS

September 10, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fargnoli's passing. He was a wonderful teacher, a great coach, and a warm and caring person. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.

Lisa Moreman Lea

September 10, 2019

So sad to hear of the passing of a great teacher, leader, coach and probably my Dads best friend!!! Class act all the way. Loved and admired by all!! Prayers for Elaine and the rest of his family!!

Dave Bloss

September 10, 2019

A great friend and fellow teammate from our Louisville Blades days.

Denny Axman

September 10, 2019

So sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was my teacher, and my colleague. We shared many years and many memories. All my love and sympathy to Elaine. Rest in peace Tony.

Kathy Denzik

September 9, 2019

Truly saddened by the loss of Mr Fargnoli! Such a kindhearted man who loved life! So happy to have connected with him this year and was so looking forward to seeing him at our class reunion! Prayers of peace and comfort for Elaine and all the family!

Sharon Eckerle Kremer

September 9, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Tony. When I worked at the HBPA I was always happy to see him come in -- especially when he had meatballs! I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see him more recently. He was a kind and funny man, and I'm sure he will be missed by many people. Elaine, you are in my thoughts.

Erin Riedel

September 9, 2019

He was Coach to me. He coached softball at Butler the years I was there and he was such am amazing person. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Angela Vittitoe class of 94 Butler HS

September 9, 2019

Bob Wheatley

September 9, 2019

So sorry to hear about Mr Fargnoli. What a great man and teacher! Was looking so forward to seeing him at our reunion in October. He will be missed.
Prayers to the family and loved ones.

Cindy McMichael

September 9, 2019

david french

September 9, 2019

So sad to hear about Tony.
Elaine please know we send our love & prayers.

Donna Mattingly

September 9, 2019

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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2042 Buechel Bank Road, KY

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