Photo courtesy of Pleasant Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary - Sebastopol
Sebastopol, California
Aug 23, 1948 – Sep 28, 2025 (Age 77)
Tony passed away peacefully after a long fight with health issues on September 28, 2025. His wife, family and the ones he loved were by his side to make his journey home to the Lord.
Tony was born and raised in San Francisco to Anthony and Frances Anello. His family moved to Guerneville when he was in his teens. Tony never stopped reaching to try new endeavors. As a young adult he was a Calf Roper. After he married his wife and started his family he worked in construction. He had his own Backhoe Business and got into the Apple Business leasing several apple orchards. Tony had trucks for hauling and had a trucking business on the side. Tony bought his 1st of many Commercial Fishing Boats while still tending to his other businesses. He joined the Guerneville Fire Department as a volunteer in 1967 and that was when his love for the Fire Service began. Tony held several positions in the Fire Service as a paid and volunteer. He was an EMT Firefighter and was proud to be in the first EMT class Sonoma County had. Tony was also an Engineer, Captain, Training Officer, Battalion Chief, Union Steward and was a director in two Fire Departments. Tony's skills as a Training Officer are credited for many Paramedics and Fire Fighters here in Sonoma County. Tony was so happy to have one of his dreams come true in the Fire Service, he was able to run the S.F. Fire Boat from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge. Tony always said he accomplished all the things that he wanted to do in his life.
Tony is survived by Carol his wife of 58 years, his four children Lori (Lou), Gina (Frank), Lisa (Johnny) and Mark (Kim), Granddaughters Taylor(Cameron), Holly, Ashley, Ayla and his four Great Grandchildren. Tony is also survived by his brother Steve, several Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews and dear friends.
The family wants to thank the Bodega Bay Fire Department and the wonderful care and compassion of all the Kaiser Doctors and Nurses who were there for Tony.
His Service will be at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol at 11 :00 on Wednesday Oct. 8. There will be a Fire Department Burial following the Service at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park 1700 Pleasant Hill Road, Sebastopol. Celebration of Tony's life to follow burial services.
Read MoreCarol, Lori and family, my deepest condolences. You´re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lou Markarian
October 09, 2025
I am so very sorry for this loss. Tony was my instructor as an engineer with Guerneville Fire. Many memories I would love to share. My heart goes out to the family. Again I wish I could have been there. One short memory that I never forget. After I was promoted to engineer Guerneville had a very large fire , I was the engineer on 705 running the panel all ports full. Tony runs up to me and said give me duals and from that moment on I knew he taught me well. Thank you Tony. May god bless you...
Charlie Holling
October 08, 2025 | Windsor, CA | Friend
Very sorry to hear the passing of Tony. He always welcomed me and my Crew no matter what time of day we got in to Port and no matter the circumstances in which we were engaged. Always got work stuff out of the way and then chatted about his Family of which is was so proud. His voice would call out to us at the Ice House and ALWAYS invited us up for his “famous” Clam Chowder and a Cup of Coffee. He will surely be missed and I know he will heard when the foghorn sounds and the fire house...
Andy Roberts
October 07, 2025 | CA | Acquaintance
My condolences Carol and the family. Tony will be well missed in old Bodega Bay. He was an icon and a force of nature. Rest in Peace Tony!
George Capone Iii
October 06, 2025 | Bodega Bay, CA | Friend
Gina, Carol and Family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Jessica Markarian
October 06, 2025 | Friend
My sincerest condolences to Carol and the family. I had the honor and privilege of meeting Tony in our EMT class. He became a dear friend and mentor to me over the years which made a very special impact on my life. It is with great sadness that I write this and I will truly miss him and his humor and smile. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Fred Luna
October 05, 2025 | Friend
Tony and his family have left such a positive impression with so many people. Most won’t understand this reference but he was my “Fire Daddy.” Similar to a “Sea Daddy” in the US Coast Guard, which is accurate as it was at the USCG Fire Station at Petaluma where he taught me so much. He will be missed, but his legacy as a Firefighter, Fisherman and most importantly a Dad/Grandfather will live on. We love you Tony!
Jeffrey Zappen
October 04, 2025 | Port Orchard, WA | Family
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Tony...Tony and I attended elementary school at St. Anthony's and many many years passed until we held a elementary school reunion in 2004...this event was our reconnection...and, we shared new adventures with he and his family....Rest in peace Tony and truly enjoy the splendor of paradise.. well deserved destination for a wonderful father, husband grandfather and dear friend!
Tony Fiorito
October 04, 2025 | San Francisco, CA | Friend