LTJG Anthony Joseph Saprano USNR

Saprano LTJG Anthony Joseph Saprano, USNR, age 73, of Gahanna, OH, "Jeep" to family and close friends, passed at Hospice of Dayton on Saturday, August 15, 2015 due to congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by family. Tony was born in Mansfield, OH, on October 28, 1941 to Tindara (Miragliotta) Saprano and Joseph Robert Saprano. He attended St. Mary's and St. Peter's Catholic Schools, and graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1959. He was a Catholic by faith. Tony graduated from The University of Dayton with an accounting degree in 1963. He attended the Naval Officer's Cadet School where he became a Ensign Lieutenant Junior Grade. He saw active duty in Vietnam; and also was stationed on the U.S.S. Essex CV-9. Tony lived most of his adult life in the Columbus area, spending his last five months in Dayton with his sister, brother-in-law, and family dog Caroboo. Tony was a well-known realtor, ending his career with The Remax Group. He was selling houses up until the week of his death. Tony was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he enjoyed playing tennis. He is survived by his younger brother, Reverend Father Samuel R. Saprano of Shadyside, OH; his younger sister, Tinera Saprano Keough (Mike) of Dayton, OH and family, Leslie Keough Moschini (Tony), Anthony Michael Keough (Julie), and Regina Tinera Keough; his great nephew, Vincenzo Moschini; and great niece, Carmen Olivia Franz Keough; and numerous other family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 104 W 1st St., Mansfield, OH, on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or Mansfield St. Peter's School. A private gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. to share memories and celebrate his life. The family would like to acknowledge Hospice of Dayton and the superb care he received in his final days; special thanks to Rhonda, Sholanda and Kim of the Home Care team. WAPPNER FUNERAL DIRECTORS is privileged to serve the family. Words of condolence may be expressed at www.wappner.com