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Anthony Bressi Obituary
Anthony is survived by Nephew Edward and Niece-in-Law Cathy Finella, Nephew John and Niece-in-Law Cynthia Finella and two Great-Nieces, Elizabeth and Danielle Finella.
Tony was predeceased to heaven by his beloved wife Elizabeth "BeBe" Bressi, their Daughter Dorothy "Dotti" Bressi and Son Frank Bressi.
Tony was born in Kulpmont, PA, He was one of five children born to Vito and Elizabeth Bressi.
Tony served in the U.S Navy as a radio operator during the Korean War, a retired Director at Martin Marietta who served two terms as the President of the Italian American Club of Orlando.
He organized and was a major contributor to the Dr. Dorothy E. Bressi Scholarship Fund at Stetson University School of Law, located in St. Petersburg, FL; in honor of their deceased daughter, Dr. Dorothy E. Bressi.
Tony was a man that loved his family and friends. He left Baltimore after the Navy and came to Orlando in the 1950's, working as a Tester for Glenn L. Martin/ Martin Marietta Orlando Aerospace. With his unselfish contribution to making Lockheed a great leader in the defense industry, he worked his way up through the ranks and retired as Director of Operations for TAD PNVS.
We are assured by our faith in Christ, he is now at peace and reunited with his family at the right side of our Lord. Our love for Tony will remain forever in our hearts. Pray for our family during this time of grief and sorrow. A funeral service will be held at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhand.com
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Desi McCartney Martin
October 21, 2023
I was thinking about my college friend Dotti today and in turn thought about her fantastic father. Rest in Peace Bressi family. Love, Desi McCartney Martin
Rob Chipley
July 17, 2019
Tony was the man responsible for getting me hired at Martin Marietta. He was loving husband, a wise sage and mentor, a caring father and a good man. I owe him my career and know he is looking down at us with that great smile.
Jerry Pietras
July 3, 2019
Tony was a great guy. One of the nicest bosses are worked for.
Don Lips
July 1, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Tony, at the Ocala facility. A great guy, R.I.P.
Jan King
June 30, 2019
Tony was a joy to know and work with at the plant. Sorry to hear he has passed on. Condolences to the family.
Don Harding
June 30, 2019
My condolences to the Bressi family.
I worked with Tony at Lockheed Martin for many years, and really enjoyed our relationship and our times together. He was a good man and was well respected by those who worked for him and with him.
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