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Sandra Smith Thorne
August 27, 2023
Suzanne and family, I am sending our deepest condolences and sympathy in hearing of Tony's passing. He was a classmate and friend who helped on our RHS Class of 1958 Reunion Committee, to get our 50th Reunion together and what fun we had at those planning committees reliving our days at RHS. We hope that the memories Tony made with you over the years will carry you thru this time. It is not easy losing someone with as much humor and caring to leave us, but those are the character pieces that we remember. Sandra Thorne and the RHS Class of 1958 Reunion Committee.
JoAnn Klatka Johnson and Bill Johnson
August 26, 2023
Dear Suzanne: I just heard the sad news via a distant cousin who found out by reading another obituary. I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of my first cousin Tony. I have so many fond memories of him as we lived next door to each other on Grand Avenue in Rockville while growing up. I also fondly recall some gatherings with both of you at our apartment on Main St in Manchester in our second year of marriage. Then I remember Tony listing and selling our first home in Coventry and what a great job he did. Sadly, life took us on separate paths for many years with occasional meetings at family gatherings. The last I recall is Ella and Erwin´s 50th anniversary celebration in RI. It was so great to see you and Tony! ! I treasure those memories and take joy in remembering Tony as a man who lived like to the fullest! I know his absence has left a big hole in your life and the family you lovingly built. I am so very sorry. Love and Many Prayers,
JoAnn K Johnson
Christine Anderson
July 21, 2023
Suzanne and family, my heartfelt sympathies to the entire Wasilefsky family, we feel your pain and sorrow, our 42 year old son Eric left us a day later.
I have many great memories of my cousin Tony, who helped us buy our first home, and second home and third home. He was always an upbeat happy man, that truly loved his life.
Prayers and hugs to all,
Christine (Tomko) Anderson
kathie sheridan
July 20, 2023
So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I lived in Pinewood when he did and he was a constant companion in the pool and I served on the Board with him. Great man.
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Nicole Waicunas
July 18, 2023
My dad, Tony, is someone who opened the world to me. He brought me Barbies and confections from the Italian bakery, no matter how late he was coming home from the shop when I was just a little girl. Mark and I would wait, eyes on the door for him, because he was - well - he was our everything. Mom always created a space that allowed for Dad to be just the most special person in the world - to all of us. So smart, with a depth of soul that, if you were willing to look, and ask, he would share with you and you would never see the world the same way, ever again. Listening to Neil Diamond - just the two of us, and so thrilled to know that he was proud of the woman that I have become are some of my favorite memories. Recovering from my stroke, and waiting for Mom on a snowy evening at 25 Tolland Green for Mom to come home with something simmering on the stove that he had "cheffed" for the three of us for dinner created a space of such safety and belonging. He loved me in a way that reached the bottom of my soul - I am so grateful that, as a woman, looking back, I can see that, and that I was able to share with him that I knew how much he loved me - and that I loved him more (even though I don't think that could ever be possible). Knowing that he is resting with God, now, brings me such peace, and I look forward to the day when I get to see him again, and he says: "Pick!" and I get to run into his arms. Everyone, love those around you - say you love them. Never, ever be afraid to say that. Dad taught me to jump and to get up when I got hurt. I love you, Dad. Forever and ever.
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