Mr. Anthony Begg Stevens
Mr. Anthony Begg Stevens
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Tony spent his early years playing high school baseball at Trinity Preparatory School where he graduated in 1976. While he was there he earned ten varsity letters in five sports. During his senior year, he was the baseball team captain, MVP and inducted into the Trinity Prep hall of fame. From there, he continued with collegiate baseball for the University of Florida Gators where he set records for home runs and runs batted in that stood for many decades, with the help of his long-time friend and college teammate, Chuck Sandberg. Tony graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in History in 1982. Tony went on to play several years with the Boston Red Sox organization. He later received his masters degree in marketing and management in 1992.
Tony spent over 30 years working in the commercial insurance industry throughout Florida. After retiring in 2017, Tony found his true passion in life starting an educator role as a teacher of US History and later achieved his State of Florida Department of Education, Educator Certificate for grades 6-12, History and Marketing. He taught at Markham Woods Middle School (Lake Mary, FL) where he greatly impacted many lives of the students and faculty.
Tony enjoyed working out, playing golf, and deep sea fishing. He enjoyed traveling to historical sites, watching/attending professional and collegiate football, baseball, basketball and hockey games. Tony especially loved doing all of these activities with his son, Chase. They were each other's hero.
Tony is survived by his only son, US Marine, Chase Stevens, formally of Jacksonville, Florida; currently of Maryland. Surviving Brothers, Michael Stevens (Lisbet); Bill Stevens (Mary); Burr Stevens (Mary Marwick); Matthew Stevens; and Sister, Peggy Stevens (Robert Rivers). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews from the Orlando area.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many other loved ones. Tony will be greatly missed by his son, Chase, family, friends, students, and colleagues.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, December 30, 2023 1:00pm at Loomis Funeral Home in Apopka, FL.
Memorial contributions in Tony's honor may be made to the many students he loved at Markham Woods Middle School Food Pantry, Attention : Faith Lee, PTA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
420 West Main Street, Apopka, FL 32712-3452
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Marylou Blackmer
August 5, 2024
I was saddened to hear about Tony´s passing. Sharing the sentiments of others, he was so proud of Chase. My fondest memories of Tony are golfing in Winter Park and time on the shooting range in Lake Mary. RIP my friend.
Jeffrey Rich
April 16, 2024
God bless you, Tony Stevens, and may you rest in peace, dear friend.
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of your passing from mutual friend and TPS '76 classmate, Leslie Weeks Truluck. I had reconnected with Brother Bill on FB a few years ago. And, I was hoping to visit you in Apopka on one of my visits to Central Florida from NC.
We go back to the 4th grade at Lakemont Elementary, eventually graduating from TPS together in 1976. If I had been a better athlete, we might have spent more time together.
But, from the first time I saw you slam that softball over the fence at Lakemont, I knew you were destined for baseball greatness.
The memories I'll cherish the most are playing rounds of golf together at the Winter Park Country Club. You were a "natural" at golf, too. At times, we got to laughing so hard we could barely hit the next shot.
I also remember tossing the football around with you, Mr Fulmer's history classes at TPS and spending the night at your place on New Year's Eve-Day, 1970-71.
As John Mellencamp says in his song, "Life is short, even in the longest of days." You touched and blessed the lives of many, including mine.
"Well done, good and faithful servant!" Rest in peace, Tony.
Blessings,
Jeffrey Rich
Wendy Willhoite - State Farm
January 30, 2024
WOW! I am very shocked to hear of Tony's passing. I enjoyed working with him over the past 9 years. He was the nicest guy and will be remembered fondly. Sending blessings of peace to you and your family.
Kim Picard
January 15, 2024
Mr. Tony Stevens... my sweet and funny friend. Many of you had the privilege of knowing Tony for decades. I only got a few years. Within those few years, we developed a tight professional and personal friendship.
I was Tony´s mentor at Markham Woods Middle School. Throughout my career, I have mentored many teachers and student teachers. I know natural talent when I see it. Tony was a natural. In "Teacher World" there are techniques that describe you as Developing... Effective... Highly Effective. Those are all evaluative terms to describe your ability to "teach" based upon the criteria of the day.
As a mentor, I can coach anyone "teaching techniques". What I cannot coach/teach is a love and heart for students. Tony had that in spades! He loved his students, and they knew it. Building relationships with students was his strength.
He did this in many ways. He greeted every student at his door before every class offering "high fives", "fist bumps", hand sanitizers, and more. Some students complained about the scent of the hand sanitizer. So, he visited our dear friend, Deb Childers, at Bath and Body Works. He bought multiple scents. He often allowed students to choose the scents they wanted to share with their classmates.
From time to time, I would have a student arrive late to my class. The excuse? "I had to get hand sanitizer from Mr. Stevens!".
At the end of the school day, teachers "corral" students towards the bus and car lines. Mr. Stevens was always there to encourage students and ask about their interests. Many students looked forward to his "goodbyes" at the end of the day.
We ate lunch together every day in my classroom. Mostly it was just the two of us. I had an Intern this year, Carter, who ate with us most days. During those lunches, I learned so much about his family, friends, and those that he loved. We shared our daily stories with each other.
One of the most common themes was his son, Chase. I received daily updates. Tony was such a proud father! Chase was his hero. He was so proud of Chase... and his pups... and his girlfriend. Every lunch included pictures of what was going on in Chase´s life.
We talked about stories of our childhood, teenage years, young adult years. We had many parallels growing up.
One of the many things that I admired about Tony was his commitment to his son, and the mother of his son, and maintaining a positive relationship in the best interest of Chase. I never heard him say a negative word about Chase´s Mom. What a special gift to give to your child!
Tony had a natural ability to connect with people. He was always curious and asked many questions. He seemed to genuinely want to know more about the person who he was talking to. I am certain that was an attribute that made him successful in Insurance. It was absolutely an attribute that made him successful as a teacher.
Many students were blessed to have Mr. Stevens in their lives. I was blessed to have my friend, Tony, in my life.
My heart aches that I don´t get to see him every day... or any day... anymore.
My sincerest condolences to all of those who loved him.
Most sincerely,
Kim Picard
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Gary McMillan
January 13, 2024
Very sad to hear this. I met Tony at Planet Fitness in Apopka, Great guy. I was born and raised in Gainesville and graduated from UF in 72' We had many great talks about the Gators, and the "old" days in Gainesville.
. RIP, my friend.
Maria Favotto Wells
December 22, 2023
Many people will miss Tony but none as much as you, Chase. We are very proud of you, Chase and your father was always the proudest; sharing your accomplishments with everyone. Tony was so happy these last four years, sharing his love of teaching with others, and was looking forward to coaching sports and teaching more children how to be successful in life and never give up on their dreams. He loved those children at Markham Woods Middle School but he loved you, Chase, the most of anything in this world. Tony started and ended every day with something wonderful to say about Chase. Rest in peace, rest easy Tony! I will always be grateful for our son together !
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December 22, 2023
My name is Jeannie Edwards and I´ve known Tony for 10 years. We met at the gym because he had a Boston Red Sox hat on. We shared sports, gators, baseball, football among other things.
A great memory was my son, Hunter Ostrowski, and myself going to a UF baseball game that was honoring the 70s reunion and alumni. We got to go behind the scenes and have a tour and Tony and all his classmates went out on the field before the game. I got lots of pictures for him of him and his reunion fellow players. He was so excited that day. We all enjoyed the experience greatly. I will miss my friend greatly .
Steve Belvin
December 17, 2023
My heart goes out to the family and friends, particularly Matt. I went to high school and played baseball with Tony and Matt. I recall Tony (Boney) standing lean and tall at first base during practices with Coach Waldman. Tony was a born leader and commended as team captain by example. I knew someone who wanted to play first base at Florida but said there was no way he could displace Tony Stevens so he had to play somewhere else. He will certainly be missed.
Gretchen LeGendre
December 13, 2023
We are sorry to hear about Tony's passing and yes very unexpected. We live across from his home and also knew him from helping the HOA. He was pretty cool guy and was so happy to see us sitting on our back porch when we first moved in and said it was nice that someone was actually utilizing it. My fiance' loved the fact that Tony played for the Red Sox because that's his favorite team so they had alot to talk about. He will be missed for sure.
-Gretchen and Karl
Bob McIntosh
December 8, 2023
So sorry to to hear this news. My condolences to all of the Stevens family. The Stevens family was such a large part of the Trinity Family for me. God bless.
Bob McIntosh `73
David March
December 7, 2023
So sad to hear about Tony´s passing. We go back to little league baseball (along with Chuck Sandberg) when we played for the Winter Park Bonders. Grew up with his brothers and sisters in the same section of Winter Park. Life is just too damn short. My condolences to Burr, Billy and the rest of the Steven´s family.
- David March
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