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Anthony Yarrusso Obituary
Age 44, passed away on October 24, 2011.
Anthony was born in Wilmington on June 23, 1967. He had honorably and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was currently a member of the Delaware Air National Guard. An exemplary employee of BJ's Wholesale Club, he enjoyed his profession in produce management. Anthony was an avid sports fan and took great pride and interest in his son's ice hockey team, the Delaware Ducks. Above all things, Anthony was endlessly devoted to his friends and family, treasuring his many loved ones.
Anthony is survived by his devoted wife, Sarah (Vandiver) Yarrusso; children, Alexandra, John, and Olivia; parents, Anthony Yarrusso Jr. (Judy) and Lynne Muller; siblings, Wendy Marsillii (Chris) and Nicholas Yarrusso (Jamie); stepsiblings, Michael DeMoss (Krista) and Dyan DeMoss (Craig); many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; grandmother, Marion Muller; and brother-in-law, Jan Vandiver.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Sts. in Wilmington, on Saturday, October 29 at 12 pm. Burial will be held privately at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday morning, prior to mass, from 10-11:45 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Ducks Ice Hockey Team, c/o Pond Ice Arena, 101 John Campbell Dr., Newark, DE 19711.
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sharon
December 25, 2011
Dear family I hope you all are having a holiday blessed with warm and loving memories of Toby, Dad, husband, son. Hang in there.
sharon martin
December 15, 2011
thinking of you all as we go through this holiday. take care.
sharon martin
December 8, 2011
Tony you are in my thoughts please give my love to your family
David Lord
November 10, 2011
Tony, wish we could have kept in touch over the years. I enjoyed fishing "down at the creek" I wish your family well.
Good bye buddy!!
David Lord
sharon martin
November 10, 2011
dear family, my heart breaks for all of you. having suffered 2 major losses in 4 days in august i have an idea what you might be going thru. take care of each and try to make your home an open door. you won't regret it.
Wendy Marsilii
November 6, 2011
I thank each and every one of you for sharing such caring and loving messages... I see you all thought of Toby as I did; I knew he was bigger than life, my heart is so happy you saw that too... I can't quite find the right words to express how much I appreciate the stories, the memories, the candles and condolences. Whether you knew Toby from back in the neighborhood, or just met him this past year, the messages you've left have touched me deeply, and I thank you.
Denise Parker
November 2, 2011
Toby, we will miss you dearly and send condolences to your mom, Lynne...while we only knew you briefly, you made a positive impact and impression on our lives...Denise and Al Parker
Sharon Martin and family
October 30, 2011
Dear family, I was part of Toby's life back when he was a kid. Then recently when BJs opened on Kirkwood Hyw. What a handsome man he grew up to be! Each time I saw him he bragged on his wife and kids! He was so proud of his life! Such a good man!
Stacy Morris
October 29, 2011
We all miss you sooo Much.. You ALWAYS spoke very highly of your kids and everyone loved that about you.. Your kids are VERY proud of you and as you should be VERY PROUD of them also!! Love ya and Miss ya..
Bj's Whole Sale CLub
October 29, 2011
Tony,
Bj's is going to be sooooo QUIET without you there well it already is.. We love and Miss you so much..
Stacy Morris
October 29, 2011
Dear Family,
Hi my name Is Stacy Morris I worked with Tony at Bj's and let me tell you how quiet its been there. Tony was a Father figure to me he always YELLED at me for eating junk food (LOL) and I always said its just as bad as you drinking 4 Coke Cola a day.. I love you Tony!! You will be DEARLY MISSED.. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Janice Hare
October 29, 2011
Dear Lynn & Family, I just read with pain about Toby and my heart is with you. There are no words, and only time will pull you through. Focus on the beautiful son and all your memories. I will keep you in my heart and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
drew iannucci
October 29, 2011
Mr.Tony, i miss seeing you and having fun at the rink. i will skate the best i can for you so you can watch from heaven.john will allways be my wingman.I feel sad.
October 28, 2011
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. Please know that you all are in our heart, mind and prayers. Bob and Virginia Selner
Tammie Yarrusso
October 28, 2011
Dearest Sara and Family, gosh what words can be said to soften or comfort ur tragic loss? We are so sorry. We love Toby and all of you and it breaks our hearts for the pain that u have to endure. Hope its comforting to know that you have a special angel above watching over and protecting ur family. Please know we r here for all of you. God Bless. Love Aunt Tammie and Uncle Rand
jeannie roe
October 28, 2011
Sara , John, Olivia and Lexie, our thoughts and prayers are with you ,always. Frank,Jeannie, Gabrielle, Nicholas and Little Frank.
Rand Yarrusso
October 28, 2011
Sahara, I hope little toby knew that i loved him too. My heart breaks for you and the children and the man, husband, father that little toby grew up to be. He will be forever missed. Little toby,you and the kids will always be in my heart and prayers. With Love, Uncle Rand
Rand Yarrusso
October 28, 2011
Sahara, I hope little toby knew that i loved him too. My heart breaks for you and the children and the man, husband, father that little toby grew up to be. He will be forever missed. Little toby,you and the kids will always be in my heart and prayers. Ppppppp. With Love. ...........................................Uncle Rand
Rand Yarrusso
October 28, 2011
Sahara, I hope little toby knew that i loved him too. My heart breaks for you and the children and the man, husband, father that little toby grew up to be. He will be forever missed. Little toby,you and the kids will always be in my heart and prayers. With Love. Uncle Rand
Paul Hartwick
October 28, 2011
Lynne, Sarah, Lexie, John and Olivia, we are mourning with you and praying for you.
There are no words to express our sadness. The world has definitely lost one of the good guys. He is so greatly missed.
The Hartwick family
Ginny (Donahue) Whitehead
October 28, 2011
Sarah and children, I knew Tony when we called him Toby and have pictures of him holding my son when Tony was just two. What a wonderful young boy he was then and I'm sure he turned into a wonderful man just from what I have read in this guest book. May the memories of his life bring you peace at such a sad time. You along with Lynn and Tony Jr. are in my prayers God Bless You.
Ginny (Donahue) Whitehead
Beverly Zimmermann
October 28, 2011
I had known Tony years ago and our paths didn't cross again until this past spring when we were both volunteering for an event and looked at each other and both said- I know you!
Once we got reacquainted, I would see him in the BJ's produce department and chat for at least 10 minutes. I saw him there last week, where he updated me on his family's activities.
What a huge loss for all of us, but at least Sarah and their children had a great guy in their lives that loved them and was very proud of them. He will be greatly missed.
Sue McNulty
October 28, 2011
To my friend...Tony.
I am deeply saddened to hear of your passing. I still remember all the wonderful times we had laughing and getting into trouble together. To Sarah and the kids. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the words to express how I feel about Tony's passing and how profoundly sad I feel for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you. With love and deepest empathy, Sue McNulty
Tony at my first visit to Wilmington in July 2010 - it was a great day with the whole family at Debby's house - i will never forget it!
Mandy Weigt
October 28, 2011
Suzanne Marsh
October 28, 2011
So sad, Tony was my husbands roommate at the beach.. We have many great memories of Tony. May he rest in peace.
Suzanne and Russell Marsh
October 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
Mike Ferrier, Jr.
October 27, 2011
I'm going to miss you so much Daddy. I know you'll watch over us and protect us. I love you so much.
xoxo Lex
A Pham
October 27, 2011
Mrs. Yarrusso;
I am so sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers and thought. SrA Yarrusso was my favorite student at Tech School.
TSgt Pham
October 27, 2011
Tony and Judy,
So sad for you and Tony's family, just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and you are in our prayers.
Barb and Ed Landgraf
wyatt skinner
October 27, 2011
olivia i'm very sorry for the loss of your father.i am willing to do anything to help you.i know he ment alot to you.
Jamie Gaughan
October 27, 2011
Tony,
Thanks for all of the memories. I will never forget the night we all went camping in Carousel Park. It was freezing, dark, and all of the adults were annoyed - except for you. You were laughing, having fun, and enjoying the moment. That is how you lived your life. You always seemed to be living in the moment. You lived large and died the hero that we all knew you to be. I will miss you for the rest of my life and look forward to seeing you on the other side.
Your friend,
Jamie Gaughan
Mouse and Lou Strauss
October 27, 2011
We feel that Tony lived each day to the fullest. He always had such a positive attitude and never seemed to sweat the small stuff. If he ever encountered a road block he would put on that happy smile and search out those rose colored glasses! He could dazzle a crowd with his wit/humor and stories. Everyone knew how he loved to cook and entertain. Tony was a tall, handsome man ,with a rich voice and a heart of GOLD. Nobody was a stranger to him!
Tony's greast pride in life was his family and his beautiful wife that he often boasted being a "10" on anyone's scale!
We're so glad that he found such joy and pleasure watching John grow in the sport of hockey. He bragged tirelessly to Mouse about all the fun and excitement that could be found on the ice. Not only did he get to bond with John, but the whole family enjoyed the social aspect of being the spectators. Those happy times will form lasting memories, that will be carried through life.
We consider your family to be part of our family, you know it isn't always about blood connections.
Mouse will miss all those fun times you two shared together... watching the "boys" Liam, Nathan,John and Olivia play and bond,he will miss those lengthy conversations and debates, you were no.2 on his speed dial...he won't forget you and he will keep an eye on the kids...doing his best to help guide them the way he knows you would want him to.
Good bye (for now) our friend and may your soul rest in peace. Thanks for all the memories. We love you and your beautiful family!
June Ogden
October 27, 2011
Sorry for your lost. I only knew Tony for a short time, but he was a great person.
Dodi Nolly
October 27, 2011
Lynne, I am here for you in your time of sorrow.
My thoughts and love go out to you and your family.
Love~ Dodi
October 27, 2011
Wendy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May God grant you strength to face your loss.
Marge Cerchio (Bear, DE)
October 27, 2011
Tony was one our favorite customes at pathmark very nice person may God keep your family during this time. Bessie (pathmark)
Sgt. Vazquez
October 27, 2011
Have never met but thru your sister wendy I heard lots of good things about you as I myself have return into the military about the same time fram may god be with you, Hoohaa!
October 27, 2011
Wendy, your brother and Andy Lynch and I hung out all the time at the Brandywine River. Rockford Park was like our own back yard. It goes without saying he was a funny guy and would give someone the shirt off his back. He always had a story about something and it was always funny. My deepest sympathy to the Yarrusso family.
Jean Kinsley
October 27, 2011
Tony, we have never met but through the Vandiver family, we have heard many good things. To Sarah and the kids, we send a huge hug as well as our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel and Adam Stewart
October 27, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tara & Nick Cavaselis
October 27, 2011
Tony has been my neighbor for 10+ years. He was such a fun loving guy and good neighbor. It won't be the same on our block without him. Our condolences to Sarah, the kids and the entire family.
Kirsten Cerchio O'Quinn
October 27, 2011
Wendy and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Linda Lay
October 27, 2011
Olivia & family,
Erin and her family were saddened by this news. My husband used to see Anthony in the Odyssey car line daily picking Olivia up. Erin talked daily of their smiles of acknowledgement. That will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Love,
The Lays
Erin, Linda & Chris
Thomas Koval
October 27, 2011
Please accept tne condolences from the Koval family.
Tom & Rita Koval
The Webb Family
October 27, 2011
Our son Jackson was a classmate of John's for many years at Odyssey Charter School. We had the pleasure of crossing paths at many school functions over the years. The benefit of a school community is that you are able to witness the love and commitment that parents share with one with another for their children. We hope you feel the community supporting you now. Words of condolence and sorrow were expressed among our Odyssey families last night in Tony's honor. We are sorry for your loss.
Jackie Skinner-Ohrenschall
October 27, 2011
Always smiling, always upbeat, always positive... Whether we were talking about our kids at Odyssey Charter School or hockey at The Pond, your words were always encouraging. That was the Tony we knew and that's what we'll always remember.
Lou & Kim Marconi
October 27, 2011
Tony and Judy,
Kim and I are very sorry to hear about your son.
cindy zaremba
October 26, 2011
We, at the Pond are saddened by the loss of Tony. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Your family is in our daily thoughts.
October 26, 2011
We want to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss!
Madison is very concerned about John and we will continue to pray with Madison for all of you.
Madison Williams Family
Jaimie Spadea
October 26, 2011
so incredibly saddened to hear of tony's passing, a buddy of mine and my daughter mackenzie and olivia are friends at odyssey. i could always count on a long conversation whenever and wherever i ran into him. i allowed an extra 20 minutes in my time when going in to bjs, because i knew no matter what time i went in he would come walking out of the doors while i was standing at the lunchmeat counter. we talked about everything, most of all, our kids and their traveling for their different sports. i had just seen him last tuesday and chatted with him in the milk aisle, telling me a story about his cat and making the cat attack his son john in bed in the morning, cause i had just gotten a kitten and he was giving me advice. lots of thoughts and prayers to sarah and their family...tony will be truly missed and i will miss talking to u my friend..
jaimie spadea
October 26, 2011
John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Madison Williams
Dave Green
October 26, 2011
We will all miss Tony's laughter. Our thoughts are with you Sarah and your family.
JJ Jones
October 26, 2011
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Terry Sullivan
October 26, 2011
Lynne and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Terry Sullivan
Trevor
October 26, 2011
Tony- You made us laugh and now you make us cry. You will be missed by so many. Sarah my heart goes out to you and your family.
Cari Cramer
October 26, 2011
Tony was such a wonderful guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Yarrusso family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Staff of Champion Trophies
Brian Iannucci
October 26, 2011
It wont be the same without you Tony, as you were a great guy who allways looked at the bright side of things. Happy hour, late night parking lot cookouts and the Ducks wont be the same. May God bless you, Sarah, Alexandra, John and Olivia, as you will be in everyone's hearts forever.....Ianooch....
Kathleen Henderson
October 26, 2011
I'm am shocked and saddened to hear about Mr. Yarrusso passing. Our daughters, Phoebe and Olivia Henderson, when to Odyssey Charter with your son John. He also coached my daughters Lego League one year. He was always so pleasant and actively involved with his childrens education. My prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda DiGuglielmo
October 26, 2011
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless you.
Joan Casarella
October 26, 2011
Lynne, Marion,Wendy, Sarah and children,
We are thinking of you durning this diffcult time and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry that I can not be in Wilmington with you, love you all and have so many memories of Toby, from boy to man and all of the wonderful joy he gave to all of us who knew him.
Love, Joan, Patti, Nancy and Lynne
Shay Lewis
October 26, 2011
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
October 26, 2011
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JJ JONES
Rhonda Weiss-Nyce
October 26, 2011
Im so very sorry for your loss. I didnt know Anthony however Im sure he was a Wonderful person, But I guess God needed him to be a Guardian Angel for your family an though I no theirs no comfort in that but they say it's a way for us to except death. Wishing I could ease your pain but I cant so please no that you all are in my Thoughts & Prayers Always. ~~ May GOD BLESS all of you all the time ~~
Jennifer Mulligan
October 26, 2011
Dear Sarah and Family:
There are no words to express my condolences to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was a wonderful man and always so kind and fun to be around. If there is anything that I can do to help you through this most difficult time, please do not hesitate to ask. I only really started to get to know "Frenchie" over this season of hockey and begin a friendship with you, dear Sarah, which I am most thankful for. The thing I will remember most about Tony is that he included everyone in the "Ducks" family and was most kind to everyone he met. Please know your family is in my every thought. With much love, (Colin's Mom #49).
Jessie Martin
October 26, 2011
I am so saddened to hear... To my family and my extended family, no doubt this is impossible to understand and just as impossible to accept. I am praying hard for you, that God gives you a bit of peace amidst the storm in your hearts, that your mind may be overwhelmed w/ the happiest times w/ Toby and some strength to get through this together..you will. Toby may you rest in peaceful bliss, in Heaven w/ the other angels who've gone before us...kiss my Jake for me please! I know he was waiting at the gates to show ya around!
Peace and Love to you all... xoxo
Ethel Steele
October 26, 2011
Tony has been my neighbor for the past 10 years, between assisting my husband with many, many household repairs and enhancements or the sharing of barbecue food over the fence, he was always there caring and sharing being a great neighbor and dear friend. He will be greatly missed in our community. We will be praying for Sarah and the children and hoping she knows that we will all be there for her in anyway she needs us to be.
ryan gaughan
October 26, 2011
Tony will be dearly missed. He was truly unique in the way that he could make you feel so special from the moment you first met him and throughout your friendship. He was warm, gregarious, endearing, and loyal. His passing has certainly taught me a life lesson about making strangers feel like friends and friends feel like family. He was very generous in sharing the friendships that he held whether in his neighborhood or through his extended "hockey family". I must admit that was one of his many talents that I will never fully possess.
He was proud of his children in a way that was endearing. I never saw him more excited than when he would talk lovingly about funny life situations that our children present to us.
I will be forever in his debt for being a part of the union between our two families - I suspect many others will say the same. I will miss you Tony. You were truly a man in full.
With love,
Ryan
Marsha Minutella
October 26, 2011
I will always remember Toby's laughter as he tormented me as a little sister growing up (and whenever we saw him as an adult, he never passed an opportunity to poke fun and joke around). He always told a story with a smile and his loud Italian voice, gave the biggest hugs with his strong soldier arms, and remembered to tell you he loved you with such a kind heart. I always thought he was so cool and looked forward to when he and Wendy came to visit us while growing up. To me he will always be my big goofy brother. We (my entire extended family included) are all so sorry for the loss of Tony (Toby to me always) to the entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this really difficult time. With love…
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