Anthony "Tony" Velotta

Anthony "Tony" Velotta obituary

Anthony "Tony" Velotta

Anthony Velotta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home on Sep. 3, 2025.
Anthony "Tony" Velotta, age 84, of Willowick, passed away August 31, 2025. Tony was born April 17, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Antonio and AnnaRose (nee Canzone).

Tony was a General Motors Co. retiree. He enjoyed building projects, being outside, but his favorite duty was being a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, especially spoiling his grandchildren.

Tony was the beloved husband of the late Lola (nee Moore); loving father of Samantha (Jim) DeFrank, Donald (JoAnn) Thompson and Michael (Linda) Thompson; devoted grandfather of Isabella DeFrank, Anthony DeFrank, Nycole DiFranco, Brian Thompson, Natalie (Cody) Rogers, Michael Thompson, Matt Thompson, Nicholas Thompson and great grandfather of Amelia Thompson and Cutler Rogers; dear brother of Louise (Tony) Territ and of the late Susie (Leonard) Galemmo, Mary Kincaid and Frank "Skinny" Velotta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, September 8, 2025 at THE ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME 29550 EUCLID AVE., WICKLIFFE, WHERE THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Entombment will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland following the service.

To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.

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