Anthony Vincent Kidd

Well another year has come and gone. My world was turned upside down when Johnny left me in October. Came pretty damn close to visiting you but decided this earth still needs me.
Miss you my brothern,
The PRIV

Well I returned to teaching last year. I´m calling it Boomercise for the active 55+ community even tho I´m 68! Most of the people in class are younger than me. I choreographed a routine to Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" as you always loved that song and I thought it´d be a nice remembrance of you since you went to Heaven in August. So you´re always remembered. I´m sure by now, you´re making mischief in heaven. Chad is doing well. Just turned 31 and contemplating marriage with his girlfriend. So maybe soon, I´ll have a grand baby. Keep watching over us. You´re doing a good job because we are doing well. Think of you often. Kaye

Wow dude. It has been some 11 years now, and I still cannot believe I cannot just pick up the phone and call. I miss you my friend. Save me a place in line for when my time comes.
Love you my brothern.
The Priv

Hi Tony,

Looking back, I realized I didn't post last year. I had my busiest year yet last year in real estate as the market was crazy. Chad bought his first house - 3b2b full finished basement and 2 car garage in Troy. It's a great small town with a highly rated school district. It's not far from his work and he's doing well. I finally returned to exercise! It had been 17 years. I am considering teaching senior classes in a few years if I retire from real estate. So many things make me think of you. I got a puppy last year who will be 1 October 4th. I remember what you said about them tying you down but he's my little companion. I can't believe it has been 10 years and I am now older than you were when you passed. I sure wish you would've stayed but I am sure you are being a good angel from heaven and watching over your family. I sure wish you would've realized how much you were loved when you were here. I'll be looking for a sign from you soon.

Well brother, its been 10 years now (sorry I am a few days late). I am still missing you and think of you even more often. I ain't ready yet, but keep a place in line for me so when my time comes, I promise I'll find a way to sneak a little flower with me.
Love ya, miss you even more.
Your friend,
The Priv

I think of you often Uncle Tony. I know your up in heaven with my dad, your half brother. May you both Rest In Peace.

Hi Tony,

I can't believe it has been another year and so much has changed in the world. I guess the thing you would be most happy about is that St. Louis is getting a professional soccer team!!!! Chad has a serious girlfriend and she has the cutest 3 year old son. I am so proud of how he has stepped into the father figure role and is enjoying it. He is almost 3 years at his first career job and planning on buying a home next spring. He's taking it all in stride - graduate college, get job, get dog, get new car, get girlfriend, next get the house. As much as I miss you, I have had more time for him. We still remember some of your sayings and wonder what you would think when certain things happen. Hope you are watching over all of your friends and family from heaven. In this year of COVID, we need you to keep us healthy -

Another year has passed and I think of you often. So many things remind me of you and so much is changing that you would have loved. I'm still keeping on keeping on. Chad and I both got brand new cars this year within a month of each other - he got a Honda Accord which you always loved - he got the sports model in black which you would've loved. I just got a Honda SUV sports model. We are stylin and profilin as you used to say! Chad just went to conference in Vegas and is doing great at his job as landscaping designer. He's taking some architecture classes as well. We've done ok but it sure would've been more fun with you. Hope you know how much you are missed but hoping you are giving them hell in heaven!

Hi Tony,

I will be turning 63 this year which means you would be turning 70 in October. I remember you telling me you didn't want to live past 70 because you didn't want to be an OLD man and 70 was long enough. As I get closer, I do understand what you meant - aging sucks even when you are in good health. I am blessed to have Chad and hopefully one day be a granny but I am not in any hurry for that and neither is he. I know you're in heaven shaking your head at me every time I do something you think is crazy - "KayeKaye" you'd say, you just can't do that and then you'd watch me do it and shake your head again saying you couldn't believe I was able to do it. Hope I still make you laugh. My mom, my step mom and my dad all joined you in heaven these past few years. Hope they get to meet you.

Uncle Tony, even though I didn't know you for very long you made a big impact in my life. I think of you often along with my dad, your stepbrother, Jessie. I'm sure you guys are getting to get to know each other up in heaven. You guys definitely will find each other since you look alike. Wish I could of gotten to know you better. Love you

Hello again my friend..... Had a vision of you last Saturday night. It hit me the next morning of how many times i have picked up the phone to drop dime on you, only to realize you wouldn't be answering. My B-Day was last Saturday and turning the big SIX-OHHH is not that bad. I truly miss you my brother. My we find each other when it is my time to leave this earth, wherever the afterlife has taken you. Your friend, The Priv

I ate at Hodak's Restaurant & Bar yesterday. I remember the first time you took me there. You said they were your favorite restaurant and that I would fall in love with their food and you were right. I thought of you again, had a few "tear-jerk moments" and then enjoyed my meal. hanks for the memories old friend.
The Priv

Thinking of you today as the anniversary of your passing is also my dad's birthday and he passed away last Labor Day. We just sold his estate this spring as Dottie passed a couple months later right before xmas 2015. So this has been a year of transition. Chad is doing wonderfully. He is finishing up with this Horticulture Certifications at SWIC and headed to either SIU or Wash U for degree in Botany with plans to get masters and do research. I guess that is the farming heritage coming out. I wish I could tell you more but I am guessing you know. Life is good but we still think of you when some of the sayings you used come into our conversation and we have a laugh. You had the best sayings. The real estate market has improved and I have been busy paying myself back from the savings I used to stay afloat during the recession. The house should be paid off in a couple of years and we are paying for Chad's college as he goes. I am so thankful for all the fragile resourceful ways you shared with me and use them daily. Chad is very frugile too and saves almost everything he earns. He's been with the same company for 5 years and is a Junior Manager of the Center. I remember you said he had more compassion in his little finger than his dad had and it is so true. He loves his work at the Retirement Center and has really bonded with the retirees and they have given him such good advice as well. It has been good for him since his grandparents were never close. I rarely ever go to the city but think of you when the news reports things that happen close to where you lived. There is a IKEA close to Arsenal. I know you are pain free and hopefully have reconnected with your loved ones. Maybe we will see you one day but I hope it won't be for 30 plus years. I want to stay here and enjoy being a grandma some day. Keep watching out for us - we know you are one of our angels. You give us signs all the time - till next year - Kaye & Chad

Oh my dear friend "TK"..... How I have missed you so much. I have been thinking of you a lot over the past few days and the memories of how we helped each other out over the years puts a smile on my face. You were a TRUE friend indeed. And when my time comes to leave this earth, may we find each other and join forces in the next phase of our journey through the universe.
The Priv

Hope you had a wonderful birthday in heaven! So much is happening down here and I tell you about it all the time even tho you aren't here. I wish you could see what a wonderful man Chad has grown into. He misses you too. We both wish you would have stayed around - we would have had a wonderful life but I understand that you wanted to go - hope you are painfree. PS - my dad passed away over Labor Day so he is up there with you now.

We love you Dad....Happy Birthday to you! The big 66

What a glorious beautiful day it was for your birthday! As you know there was no sadness just celebration of your life and all the memories we all have shared :) Zeplin always sends his love to Papa T!

Happy 66th Birthday Dad!
I love you and miss you today and everyday.
I hope your having a wonderful day and may you look down on us and have a HUGE smile knowing we are celebrating your wonderful day.
Love your son
Steven

I see your smiling face and remember the way u made me feel loved as though u had always been around us(and David!!)Steven,u cant imagine how much he bragged on u and your family every time I saw him...please can we meet on your next trip to st Louis?? I cant believe how much him and my Dad looked alike...love to u all

Hi Tony,

I wish you were here - you just would not believe all that has happened. If you are heaven, I guess you will be seeing Robin Williams - he passed away August 12 from suicide - think he was 62. There are so many times when I think of the conversations we would have had about certain things. Life is good but getting old has it's challenges. I'm grateful for every healthy day. Chad is good - I wish I could tell you what he is doing - you would be so proud and in disbelief. He speaks of you often and says he wishes you were here to talk to. Work has been good again this year and I am so blessed. My parents are both still with us - think Dad will make it to 100! I know you are in good hands but I also hope you know now just how many people loved and cared about you and miss you so much. Till next year TKO

Dear Steven: I just learned of your father's passing about an hour ago from a friend we had in common. It absolutely devastated me. I had lunch with him about 2 years ago and have desperately attempting to get a hold of him but could not. May I pass my deepest condolences on to you and your family. Thanks for having this "legacy" online. I posted a photo from the old days.
Take care,
The Priv...

07292014-Been trying to get a hold of you for almost 2 years and couldn't. Learned of your passing today. Thank you for our 34 years of friendship and ALWAYS being there. May we one day meet again on another journey thru the next phase of the universe. I will miss you "my friend".
The Priv....

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:34 AM

Dad
It's been 1 year today that you passed away.
We are celebrating your life and the love you gave us.
Today brings back all the memories of 1 year ago and how it changed our lives forever. I will forever miss you and will always remember the wonderful times with you in my life.
One day I too will join you in heaven and we will continue our relationship as father and son.
Zeplin and Vikira also miss you and speak your name daily.
May you always be comforted in knowing that we love you and miss you terribly.
Our everlasting love for you will remain forever.
My god bless your spirit and always hold you close.
Love you Dad.
Steven

Dear Tony,

Thinking of you on this anniversary day as I do most every day. The summer has been so absolutely beautiful with mild temps and plenty of rain for the flowers that you would have loved it. I guess it is perfect weather where you are too. Real estate wise, I am positioned to have my best year ever and Chad is starting his second year of college. We have one of his friends living with us too. I love having him and his friends around. Things have settled down a lot but I understand now why you didn't want to go through the teen years with me. I thought of you often through those trying times. But we made it - he has a job and a car and a girlfriend so life is progressing. We think of you often and so many things remind us of you. You were in our life for a short time but you taught us so much. Even though we miss you here, we are happy to think of you as another angel we have in heaven watching over us.

Dad, we all love you and are thinking of your everyday.
I feel you around us and I know your watching over Zeplin.
He speaks your name daily. I Miss you dad and I want you to know you mean the world to me and our family.

Dad,
Thinking about you so much these days and hoping your proud of the progress we are making in our lives...Zeplin prays for you daily as we do too as a family...We all miss you dearly and look forward to seeing you in heaven one day.
Love your one and only son,
Steven

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year TK. We are missing you but know that you are here with us. We love you! Love All the Kidds ;)

Love & miss you Uncle Tony. You were the spitting image of my dad. Missing you both!

Dad,
Missing you very much these days.
We are having the annual Kidd Christmas party this weekend here in Atlanta, I know you'll be there in spirit. You love our parties.
We love and miss you so much.
Love you son & family.

Love you dad! I know your with me.
Missing you

Happy Birthday Dad! Your 63 today. We are celebrating your life...Zeplin mentioned that your having a birthday party with God & Jesus amongst family members too today in heaven.
We miss you so much, I'm so glad your my dad. I love you and I'm wishing you and wonderful Birthday.
Until we meet again may God hold you in his ever burning light.
Love your son,
Steven

It's almost your birthday and we are gonna celebrate your day as we know you are all around us and always know you will never be forgotten. We love you!

Missing you everyday dad.
I wish I could call you and tell you about my feelings.
I love you dad.
Always,
Steven

For you.

....gone but NEVER forgotten...again may u find your peace,Uncle Tony!! I love u!!When U see my Dad in Heaven give him a big hug and kiss for me!!

Today, Tuesday Sept 18th, 2012 I brought my dad home to Georgia to be with me and our family.
I met with a few of my dad close friends at his home in Webster earlier today..We had some good laughs inside my dads home. Although my dad is gone, he's certainly not forgotten..He's here with us in spirit, watching and smiling at the wonderful relationships he has... I miss you more than life itself dad. We will always keep your memories alive.
Love your one and only son
Steve
P.S. Zeplin said a long prayer for you tonight, he misses his Papa T.

Dear Steven & Family.....your pop and my family were always together as YOUNG TEENS in maplewood, Mo. back in the early 60's. My brother Jim & I "ran" with "The Kidd" all over Maplewood & St. Louis. I was a little older then he (three years) and joined the Marines when I was 17. My younger brother Jim continued the friendship long after I was in Viet Nam in 1965. Another mutual friend of our "Back in the day", 'Ronnie Mecalf' told me of his passing and I was more then a little shocked (as was my brother Jim). We all have VERY Fond Memories of Tony and wish him peace in his hevenly resting place. I've recently been diognosed with Bone Cancer, so I'm fairly certain I'll be sharing all my experiences with Tony again soon. God Bless ya all...Rocky Fortner, Nine Mile Falls, WA. (509) 465-4504

I'm so sorry to hear of Tonys passing. What a fine person he was. Never said anything bad about anyone and had a beautiful smile all the time. Blessings to you and your family Tony! We will all meet again oneday.

I want to thank everyone who has written regarding my fathers death.
It doesn't make the pain go away, but it makes me realize all the great friends & family my father has had over his lifetime.
God bless you all and your families, thank you again for sharing your memories and thoughts with me.
Dad, we love you and miss you!
Love your son-
Steven

Steven,just a note to say how much we will miss your dad.He was a good friend to pam and I and a great coach to Brad.The last time I spoke with him we discussed getting old and how proud we were of our kids.our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tony was a great competitor and good rival-it is always sad to hear about such passings of someone respected.

Kerry Robinson
Roosevelt HS class of 67

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Tony I will love you and miss you always. You will live in my heart. Steven, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am sad to hear of Tony's passing. Tony was a friend in elementary and high school. He was always fun to be around and his memory will be carried by many. God's blessing to all his family.

I knew Tony back in the days, although I hadn't seen Tony in decades some of my memories seem like yesterday. Rest in peace Tony we sure had some fun!

Dad, I light this candle for you today and will always light the candle inside my heart.
I miss you so much, its so painful to not be able to call you and hear your voice. We love you so much. May God bless you.

Steven, I forgot to leave my number if u would like to meet when u come back in town..Tita Kidd 314-238-4258 or Dawn 314-437-6331

Tony was a good friend back in the day. He is missed; a very good man.

To the Kidd Family,
So sorry to hear about your father's death. We ran track and cross country together for 3 years at Southwest and Tony was a valuable team member and great guy.

The Kidd Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Tony for many years at the City. Forever my 'TK'! God Bless you..

I was blessed to get to know my Uncle Tony..the last time I saw him we were both at the boat and he was SOOOOOO proud of his grandson,Zeplin and so proud of the tattoo he had gotten...he showed me pics of your family and was SOOOOOOO proud..he spoke so highly of u!!!I want u to know that my sister Tita Kidd loved him too and wants you to contact us when u come back in town..she went downtown with madonna when u were here..i have never had the pleasure to meet u and would love too..With all my love and deepest sympathies....Dawn kidd Haddox

To the entire Kidd family. I had the pleasure of working with Tony for a couple of years in public safety. He was a really great person and we laughed a lot! I'm glad I had the pleasure to know him. May God's blessings be a comfort to you.

I love you dad. Thinking of you.
Love your son
Steven

I remember running cross country and track with Tony at Southwest HS. Great guy and a very talented runner. Sorry to hear of his death.

The Southwest Class of 68 extends our deepest sympathy to the Kidd Family.

I'm very sorry to hear about this. Roosevelt and Southwest were arch rivals in Cross Country in the late 60s. We were also good friends. We had some great cross country meets against each other.

For Tony..... You will go in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isiah 55:12. I will never forget you.

Dad, your a wonderful father. Thank you for the time spent together. Zeplin and I will carry on your legacy.
You'll be missed dearly but you'll never be forgotten. We love you so much
The Kidd Family - Steven, Vikira & Zeplin Vincent Kidd