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Tony Tartaglio Obituary
age 87, passed away in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 15, 2013. Tony was born Nov. 3, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to Michael and Antoinette Tartaglio. He was raised on the family farm in Canton South with his two sisters and three brothers. He attended Canton South High School and went on to serve in the US Army. Before his retirement in 1988, Tony was employed by Elum Music Company in Massillon, Ohio where he worked for 35 years. In 1944 he married Dorothy Rennie and together they raised six children in Massillon, Ohio. In 1993 he and Dorothy moved to Phoenix, Ariz. to enjoy their retirement in the sun.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Phoenix; and his six children, sons, Edward R. (Duke) Tartaglio of Mexico and Michael Tartaglio of Phoenix; daughters, Nancy Sabin of Phoenix, Toni Anne Day of Canton, Ohio, Michelle Goodson of Phoenix and Adele Fricker of Massillon, Ohio. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren in Arizona, Ohio and Nevada as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother, David Tartaglio of Phoenix and a sister, Carmela (Honey) Bayer of North Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Tartaglio, DDS of Canton, Ohio and Alfred of Phoenix, Ariz and a sister, Eleanor Arunski of Canton, Ohio.
A memorial service for Tony will be held Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church located at 3550 E. Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Burial with military honors will be held in April at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tony Tartaglio
March 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know it's a time of great sorrow. My thoughts are with the Tartaglio family.
Bob Burchfield
Julie (Haffner) Blackburn
March 22, 2013
Dot, Adele, and family,
Just heard of Tony's passing. I'm deeply sorry. What a wonderful man who has a lovely family. Yes, it's been many years, but I have great memories of our time together. May you find peace. God Bless.
Linda Elum
March 21, 2013
Dear Dorothy, Duke, Michael,Nancy, Toni Anne, Michelle and Adele,
I was so sorry to learn of Tony's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you all in my prayers. Joey would have been very sad about Tony's passing.
Jackie Riggle
March 21, 2013
Adele and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was quite the charactor, giving me my nickname "Dick Tracy". You have all been very blessed to have him. Love you,
David Ronk
March 20, 2013
Dot, Duke, Toni and families... The last time I saw Tony was many years ago when my Dad and I stopped for pleasant conversation as we sat in the driveway, near the garage. I always take a 'glance' at the house as I occasionally drive down Genoa Rd. I remember enjoying the 'jukebox' he got for our family. I know Tony will be highly missed, and so sorry for your loss. All of you have my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
Chris Yoder
March 20, 2013
Toni
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.My sympathy to you and your family.
VIOLET TILTON
March 20, 2013
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. YOU WERE VERY NICE NIEGHBORS. REST IN PEACE, TONY.
Bill & Donna Pappas
March 20, 2013
Toni and Family,We are so sorry for your loss,Please know how very sorry we are.
LOIS FINNEY
March 20, 2013
Dot,Duke,Nancy and all the rest, my deepest sympathy. God be with you all. Has been 3 years already since I lost my husband.
Mary Cranor
March 19, 2013
My deepest sympathies in your loss of a wonderful man. I hope you will feel the comfort of your special angel watching over you Mrs. T and all your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I love you.
Connie Beach (Ronk)
March 19, 2013
Dear Tartaglio family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you.
Paul Jackson
March 19, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
PHS CLASS 1965 PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
March 19, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jim Roth
March 19, 2013
Mrs. Tartaglio, Adele and Jeb and family,
We are sad to hear that Tony has passed away. He was a good man and father. We will always remember the times we spent with him telling stories around the bar in the basement! God Bless his soul in Heaven and give you all strength. Love Jim and Julie Roth
Ted & Kim Arunski
March 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy's to the family. We all loved Uncle Tony, and he was the greatest. He will be missed dearly, and always in our thoughts. Rest in Piece Uncle Tony.
Rich Bossler
March 19, 2013
Adele & Family, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God comfort you and your family.
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