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Feb. 19, 2015 - Mar. 5, 2015
Anthony Caragiulo (Tony) of Sarasota, FL formerly of Brooklyn, NY died March 5, 2015.
He was born in Mola di Bari, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1956. He married Anna Testa of Rockaway Beach, NY in 1959. The couple have six children. After owning a successful bakery in Brooklyn, NY for many years, he moved his family to Sarasota in 1989 to open Caragiulos Italian-American Restaurant on Palm Avenue. Tony loved to watch baseball, football and tennis on television. He was also an avid golfer and lifelong poker player.
Tony is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Anna, his sons, John, Mark, Robert, Anthony and Paul, daughter, Michele, son-in-law Eugene, daughters-in-law, LeeAnn, Jodi, Dina, Nikki and grandchildren, Alexandra, Michael, Lauren, Ryan, Erin, Lucas, Roman, Cassius, Olivia, Mia, Sophie, Caroline and Aviana.
A memorial gathering will be held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 40 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota on Wednesday March 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Martha Catholic Church, 200 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota on Thursday March 12, 2015 at 1:30pm.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to: Fausto's Angels c/o St. Martha Church 200 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
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Kim DeNais
March 12, 2015
Paul and family, I am truly sorry to hear the loss of your father. You made him very proud. God Bless...
Tom Dowdy
March 12, 2015
Tony was an inspiration to all for his dedication to his family and what he achieved during his life. A true "American Success Story" that I had the good fortune of having as a friend. I will miss him but his legacy will live on.
Bill & Marianne Lopata
March 11, 2015
Rob, Jodi and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. God Bless the Caragiulo family and grant you comfort and peace.
March 10, 2015
Paul (Commissioner), and the Caragiulo family: Please accept our condolences on your loss and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. All that Mr. Caragiulo and the family has done for the citizens of Sarasota is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
The Retired City of Sarasota Firefighter's Association
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March 10, 2015
Truly sorry for your loss,
Meech
Cindy Rottkamp
March 9, 2015
Dear Anna and Family, we are sad to hear of Tony's passing. Thanks to Tony and the legacy of your sons, we have so many happy memories of family dinners at your restaurant over the years. Sending prayers for the repose of his soul and heartfelt sympathy and regards for you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Wayne Stephens
March 8, 2015
Saddened by your loss, truly an Icon of Sarasota
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