Anthony Crespi

Boise, Idaho Anthony (Tony) Crespi passed away peacefully on Saturday morning January 25th at the age of 82 years old. He was the oldest of 3 children, brother Daniel Crespi and sister Mary Crespi. He was born in Amityville, New York on June 25th, 1943 to Amelio and Florence Crespi. Tony married Debra Crespi on September 21st 2002, Boise Idaho, Tony married Mae Crespi on November 27th, 1965, at Terry Creek Babtist church in Magnolia, Mississippi. They had 4 sons and 1 daughter. Mae passed away on February 18, 2001. Tony was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a great Husband, Father, Provider, Protector and coach in all aspects of life! He served his country well in the USAF. He enjoyed life to the Maximum, gave to many who crossed his path and served our lord greatly! He moved to Idaho from California in the early 70s raised a beautiful family. He loved camping, fishing and hunting and lived for the outdoors, he was well known for being a great Elk hunter harvesting a total of 35, and also amazing fisherman. He had lots of energy for life and his legacy will continue on through time. Tony helped organize and direct kids youth wrestling program for years in the Meridian, Idaho area! Words cannot be said on how much he will be missed! Tony always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude towards life! He was bigger than life! His journey will never end! Death is just another path that we all must take! White shores & beyond! He was strong in life and his spirit will find the way to his lord and Savior! Tony moved his family to Boise in 1974. He was hired by Hewlett Packard to help them start a printer manufacturing business. HP had just started operations in Boise, and Tony was one of the first people they hired, and over the next 24 years he held many management and leadership positions. In 1996 Tony was hired by Iomega in Roy, Utah to help them ramp up their newly introduced disk drive products. Tony excelled in his leadership and management skills, and while at Iomega he had the opportunity to move to Penang, Malaysia and start up the world's largest disk drive factory. Soon after returning to Utah from Malaysia he was hired by Promontory Management Group to be an executive consultant to many Fortune 500 companies across the country. After retiring from Promontory Management Group, Toni and Debbie moved back to Boise. In the world of high tech manufacturing, Tony was considered one of the 'best of the best.'
Tony is survived by his wife Debbie Crespi of Boise, Idaho. His four sons Mike, Eric, Joey and EJ and one daughter Kristin. Mike McCarthy, Michelle McCarthy, Mathew McCarthy, Megan McCarthy and sister Mary McCarthy. Grand Children, Zach Hansaker, Anthony Crespi, Maxwell Crespi, Camden Crespi, Sophia Crespi, Cole Crespi, Finley Crespi, Tea Crespi, Asher Crespi, Kiya Crespi, Nathalie Freiha, Emily Freiha, Kaden Freiha. Daughter In laws, Carli Crespi, Brandi Crespi and Stephany Crespi, Cinnamon Reeves, Brother in law, Gus Freiha.
We love you and will always be in our hearts forever and ever! We will miss you Dad!
Services
Memorial Service
Saturday
February 22, 2025
11:00 AM
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Franklin Ward
2323 N Maple Grove Road
Boise, ID 83704 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Anthony, please visit our Tree Store.