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Antonio Apostol Obituary
ANTONIO, "TONY", age 63 of Sharon Hill died Jan. 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Peggy Apostol (Nee Riddle). Loving father of Anthony Apostol and Kaitlin Apostol. Cherished Grandfather of Anthony Jr. and Taylor. Loving brother of Yvonne Nocella, Rey Velasco and Eddie Velasco any many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service on Wed., January 21, at 11 A.M. at McCAUSLAND-GARRITY FUNERAL HOME, 202 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036. Visitation 10-11 A.M. at the funeral home on Wed. Burial private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Alan Gothard
November 7, 2024
It has been fifteen years and I still remember our wonderful friendship. Still miss you. Alan.
Kaitlin Apostol
July 8, 2009
Dad, its taken me 6 months to actually come on here and wrote you something. I miss you so much every day and its so hard to not speak to you but I know you're up there watching down on me making sure I'm okay. This year has been a crazy year I just hope that you and now Anthony are at peace. I miss you guys so much but I try and be strong because I know you wouldn't want me to be sad. Oh yea I think I found I a place that sells pu tu, I know you would be excited. My mom and I miss you so much every day just please look after us. Tell Anthony I love and miss him too. I will continue to try and make you proud and hopefully one day I can be an amazing nurse like you were. I love you Dad! Miss you terribly.
Love you,
Your One and Only Little Girl
July 7, 2009
Tony,
Today we watched Michael Jackson's funeral. I cried all day missing you and watching the sad funeral on TV. I know you are together singing laughing and dancing to the best music ever- You could dance Baby- but NOTHING like Michael-The King. He was BAD!!!! Rock on Boys...and thanks for memories!
"Smile, though you are heartbroken..."
Love and miss you forever and ever
Kelly xoxo
David Wernsing
February 16, 2009
Tony, Tony...How many nights did we spend in the CCU? Starting back in 1995 (for me) when I was still scared to death that everything I would do was wrong and would kill the patient. Hanging out during the quiet hours between 1 and 3 AM, hoping everything would settle out and I'd be able to get 2 hours of sleep before the starting the next day. No matter how crazy it was, no matter how sick the patients, there would always be that moment when you'd have it all tucked in and let me get my hour of sleep, knowing patients would be in good hands. A couple hours later, and no matter how many drips there were, all would be fine in the unit, calm restored. Of course, there were many hilarious times, but that's not fit for here. God watch over you.
Pamela Lazorko
February 2, 2009
I could tell you all a hilarious story about the time Tony called my home in 2003 and threatened to bomb it, as he accused me of being a Palestinian sympathizer...
But one of my fondest memories of Tony happened one Easter Sunday morning in 2006. Tony was giving me a ride home, as he often did after working the night shift. Spontaneously, he decided that he had a taste for Isgro Bakery Easter bread. I had no idea what he was talking about, but it didn’t matter because I was going to soon find out. He was so excited and happy at the thought of introducing me to something new. We drove off, headed to the bakery, gangster rap blasting in our ears, Tony bopping his head, squinting his eyes and mouthing each lyric. To fill the time before the bakery opened, we rode through South Philly, talking smack, admiring the homes, indulging in light banter about how the neighborhood had changed and how much the houses were probably worth. Conversation was easy with Tony, we understood each other. We got to the bakery eventually, and right there in the store Tony broke open that delicious Easter Bread and he insisted that I eat it. Of course, it was everything he said it would be, warm and delicious. He bought a couple of loaves. When it was time for me to get out of the car he said “here, here - take a loaf to the kids, they’ll love it, ...I can’t believe you never had Easter Bread...Here baby..., okay, all right, all right, I love you.” He gave me a sweet kiss and I said “I love you too.” Tony- I love you truly.
DORIS LEVIN
January 27, 2009
To the family of Tony. Know that my prayers and condolences are with you. KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AS HE HAS TOUCHED THE LIVES AND CARED FOR SO MANY. HIS HEARTBEAT WILL LIVE ON IN HEAVEN WHERE I KNOW HE IS GIVING ORDERS.
Gloria Adams
January 22, 2009
Doll, You are missed, I'd like to think that you're enjoying your Sony Bravia with some Red High Heels on the side, cause it is what it is.
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal
Love leaves a memory
no one can steal.
Carol Mallon (x-ray pa hosp.)
January 21, 2009
Tony I can't tell you how much I will miss you. Who is going to scream at me watch my lines or watch my toes? You know I am famous for running over people's toes with the portable machine. Rest in peace you did a good job!
Maria R. Joyce
January 21, 2009
To the Family: Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. To Tony: I will miss all that you were...your wisdom, laughter, hugs and kisses...your charisma. The units will never be the same without you. I will hold your memory forever in my heart and "Maria Fuentes" will forever ring in my ear. But "IT IS WHAT IT IS". So, Tony, keep the angels entertained until we meet again.
January 21, 2009
Tony will be missed by the Laboratory staff at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Anne Campoli
January 21, 2009
Tony,
The CCU will never be the same without you!! You touched not only my life but the lives of so many others. Guess it is true what they say " that God only takes the BEST, and Tony you were the Best!!! Although it felt like the Artic in the CCU when you were working it didn't stop you from commanding an audience to speak " The Gospel According to Tony"! God you made me laugh!! I will miss your kiss on the cheek and warm hug, I will miss your laughter, your smile and your unselffishness. You truly are a unique person and I am so fortunate to have had you in my life even if it was for such a short while. May you rest in peace Tony, you will never be forgotten, you will live on forever in our memories.
January 20, 2009
dear tony,i will miss.you were a great nurse, person and friend, our football and sopranos conversations will always be remembered.ccu will never be the same.your one liners will never be forgotten.
rest in peace
marco lemauro
Barb Woodson
January 20, 2009
you'll be missed
Terri Shank
January 20, 2009
Tony,
I always loved calling report to you from the ED after you were told about the pt. we always took the time to catch up. You will be missed greatly.
Love, Terri
Chris Lombardo
January 20, 2009
Tony,
In the career of nursing we all meet and forget more people than we can possibly remember. You will never be forgotten. You were one of a kind.
Joanna Velasco
January 20, 2009
Uncle Ton-Ton i love you and i am going to miss you a lot. I am sOo happy that i got to see you two weeks ago that makes me feel soo much better. But dont worry i am here for kate and will be here for her no matter what. I love you sleep in peace !
Love
Melissa McGinn
January 19, 2009
6031 is the CT beeper,Tony,..... I know she doesn't look good, she is dead,Tony....Yes I am back in tonight, Tony,..... I have no idea what the next line of that movie is Tony,.....I know, you are right, It is what it is.......I agree Tony no one knows the swan like you....Pharmacy's extension is the same as it was when you started, Tony... But I am not.
January 19, 2009
Dear Tony,
I did not expect to be the only interpreter for our people so soon. I could always tell who came in contact with you. They always know everthing they needed to know, in their terms after your teaching. Your late night talks with them helped my day go by safely, while meeting all the patient's goals and with positive outcomes. I depened on you.....
I even depended on you to be my locator for the cardiac recliner. I bet you didn't know that!
Will Miss You,
Helen
Kim Milano
January 19, 2009
Dear Tony, The CCU seemed even colder than usual last night. I was certain you were there turning the heat off once again. Even when it was 40 degrees, you warmed us all with your smile and attention. You were the star of our reality show at work. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Thank you for bringing us your favorite foods to taste. Thank you for helping me to switch to Pepsi. It was an honor to watch the Oscars with you. Thank you for testing our knowledge about our patients, our politics, our relationships and everything else that "is what it is". You were larger than life. Each time I stepped into the CCU, I felt like I was on the set of The Tony Show and I was hopeful you would renew my cast member contract for the next season. We are heartbroken to lose such a dear friend and wonderful teacher.
ALAN GOTHARD
January 19, 2009
Tony, I will miss you so much! Our conversations in the CCU about heart surgeries and Md's were always so interesting. I was so fortunate to call you a friend for twenty years!
Sadly missed,
Alan , Emergency Room
Bern O'Brien
January 19, 2009
I just learned of the passing of OUR TONY, and like everyone else, I AM CRUSHED!! I hadn't worked with Tony in quite a few years but everytime I saw him, the greeting was still the same. The wonderful hug and kiss, the update on all my old unit friends and the talk about our "kids". Tony was a pleasure and an adventure to work with. He was 100% devoted to his patients and his coworkers. When things were tight, you could always count on Tony to help out! My sincere condolences to his family. I recently loss my father and I know how hard and strange it will be to not have Tony physical there, but I have NO DOUBT about it that he will continue to whisper/shout in your ears!! The same to his CCU Family. TONY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US!!!!
Wanda McCall
January 19, 2009
To The Family: May you find peace in knowing that your loved one touched so many lives in so many ways. Thank you for sharing him with us.
To Tony: …Thank You. Your life and presence touched me and my family. Nate asked about you almost every weekend. The girls loved to hear your little proverbs that were truly all your own. Namarah is sad she missed an opportunity to meet you last spring. For me, what can I say? I will miss:
DSM IV topics
Movie Trivia
Discussions about Joel Osteen
Watching you dance to gangster rap
Sharing cheesecake, pizza, steaks
All the laughing
All the teaching
…Most of all, watching you save the day
I’ll miss you
linda radcliff
January 18, 2009
Antonio..you always Thanked me for calling you by your given name...you will be immensely missed in our unit...your knowledge of all things HEART was immeasurable, as was your obvious love for your family as well as your PAH family. I know that despite the loss of your physical prescence, you will ALWAYS be with us!! Love, Linda
Theresa Nardo
January 18, 2009
Tony, It was a pleasure working with you. CCU will never be the same. The frigid temperature, your loud, but loving voice, your marriage advice. I will miss you!
Kai Phillips
January 18, 2009
Tony, I will truly miss you. CCU will never be the same without you. You were full of character and uniqueness. Your words, your hugs, your kisses brought a sense of calm in a otherwise hectic situation. I knew once I walked into the unit and I saw your face, it was going to be a good night. You were one of a kind, you are irreplaceable, may you rest in peace.
Love,
Kai
MaryAnn (Hayden) Quinn PAH
January 18, 2009
Although I never had the honor of working with Tony side by side I did see him several times a week coming and going as he passed my unit on his travels, and in caring for a few of my loved ones over the years. He was a remarkable person with so much positive energy and knowledge. He will be greatly missed but I know that he will never be forgotten and he will forever be watching over those he loved. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and dearest friends in the CCU.
Nancy Ferguson
January 18, 2009
Oh Tony, how you will be missed.
Our CCU gemstone. Multi faceted, sometimes a little in the rough but always a sparkling diamond.
Love,
Nancy
terri ryan
January 18, 2009
Tony added color and character to the CCU, never knowing EXACTLY what he was going to say, but at the same time assured he gave it his best, which actually exceeded high quality care. As mentor to nurses, interns and residents he was patient, encouraging, and BOLD. As nurse,over the years, he saved many,many of our patients lives. As a friend, he was supportive and always filled with sage advice. Tony was the father of the unit-letting his expectations be known for the night. The Absolute Authority, and we loved him for it- as amusing as it was, he was indeed right- ALL the time! Always started and ended his shifts with a fatherly peck on the cheek, and "i love you" to his coworkers. Tony was indeed a LEGEND- and like i said before, God broke the mold after he created Tony. While he will sorely be missed by his friends , coworkers and patients, we are incredibly Blessed to have experienced our Tony, and will carry him in our hearts forever...Tony is Unforgettable..."it is what it is" antonio apostol (on many occasions). To Kaitlin: You were indeed the center of your father's world. He was so very proud of you, and you were his source of joy.Love knows no boundaries, he will always be with you. To Tony: Thank You for all of the wonderful memories, for all of the unconditional love, support and encouragement you endlessly provided. You will be missed-but until we all meet up again, Rest up Buddy- you deserve it...besides, we are relying on you to "show us the ropes again"
Jim Conway
January 18, 2009
Tony will always be remembered for the spirit that he brought to work, to his friends, to everything . I am going to miss our conversations about Penn State football,Joe Paterno and of course the Eagles. Working with and knowing Tony was a joy and an honor .
Florence Collins
January 18, 2009
Antonio was also a classmate of mine throughout school.
My sympathy to his family, co-workers and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Carlos Ortanez
January 18, 2009
To Tony's Family: You should know that he was an incredible personality, teacher, friend and co-worker to all that worked with him. We will miss his caring, conversation, wealth of knowledge, friendship and enjoyment he brought with him to work in Pennsylvania Hospital's CCU. We share your grief in his loss.
To the CCU at PAH: Simply put. He was the best on many levels. Remember him, his words, his gestures, his randomness at times. Remember how he made your night better even though it was going terribly. Remember how he was there if you were in a "complex case" as he used to say to offer help or insight. Most of all remember how much of a positive impact he made in your work and personal life and give that back to people who may be in need of that same gesture.
To Tony: What can I say? You are one of the finest mentors I have ever had the fortune to experience and learn from. I appreciate all that you shared with me, your confidence in me, and the way you made working late at night something to look forward to. I'll miss the random phone calls just to find out what I'm up to and our discussions about movies, TV's, technology, and life in general. You've worked long and hard, now you get that time off you've earned. I'll miss you in the next couple of weeks on my night shifts. See you down the road buddy.
January 18, 2009
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED TO
LEARN OF THE DEATH OF YOUR
LOVE DONE. MAY YOU DRAW
COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT
THE 'GOD OF ALL COMFORT'
WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH.
NEEDED TO ENDURE
Kelly Meyers
January 18, 2009
You were the true meaning of HEART.
H Healer
E Eccentric
A Awnry
R Right
T Teacher
You taught me many, many things in our work and private lives, mainly the true meaning of friendship.
May you rest with the peace you provided us...
With all my love and much sorrow,
Your best friend... Kelly XOXO
"It is what it is." AA
Jane Barone Stermel
January 18, 2009
Antonio was a classmate of mine from 1st grade til high school we had lots of laughs together i,m very sad to read of his death he signed my autograph book
diane stewart
January 18, 2009
To The family : my most sincere sympathy for your loss He was a rare jewel and will be deeply missed
He was loved by many and that is what will sustain us all in the days to come.Love never ends.So these three things continue forever:Faith,hope,and love.And the greatest of these is love. May the Lord Bless you and keep you in this difficult time.
Respectfuly submitted
Diane Stewart
Co-worker Penn.Hosp
The Master in his element
January 18, 2009
Heather Cameron
January 18, 2009
Godfather, you are truly missed & never t be forgotton. Your legancy lives on in CCU, always & forever. Love, Cami
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