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URBANA - Anthony (Tony) Mancuso, 54, of Urbana passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.
Tony was born Oct. 7, 1970, in Belleville, the son of Peter and Sandra (Burgard) Mancuso. He married Dana Swanson in 1996.
He is survived by his wife; two children, Gabby and Andrew Mancuso; his mother, Sandra Mancuso; a sister, Cara (Steven) Hayes; his grandmother, Julia Burgard; as well as much extended family.
Tony's sense of humor and kind heart will be long remembered. He was proud of his dedicated volunteer service coaching youth soccer and baseball. Tony impacted many families through a positive team-sports experience where all are valued.
Tony was an avid reader, a lifelong Cardinals fan and especially enjoyed trivia. He was a man of faith and tried to live accordingly.
Tony graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. A journalist by education and temperament, Tony spent many years at The News-Gazette, both as a copy editor/designer and later an editor. Most recently, he worked as communications director for the University of Illinois' Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Urbana Park District Youth Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be offered at renner-wikoffchapel.com.
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October 21, 2024
Tony did so much for the iSEE community, he will be dearly missed.
Laura Christman
October 19, 2024
Tony will live in our hearts forever... he was my son Adam's baseball coach for several years and made a tremendous positive impact on his life! His endless patience, kindness, and encouragement will never be forgotten.
Grahams
October 18, 2024
Our thoughts are with you Dana, Gabby, and Andrew.
Bruce Rummenie
October 18, 2024
Tony helped raise my son, Samuel. I will forever be in his debt.
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