Anthony Christiano M.D.

Anthony Christiano, MD
FALKLAND - Anthony Christiano, MD, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Dr. Christiano, son of the late Anthony Joseph and Wilma Southard Christiano, was born in Pineville, West Virginia on July 3, 1960. He moved with his family to eastern North Carolina early in life and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology from East Carolina University. He then completed medical school at Wake Forest University, residency in Internal Medicine, including a chief residency year, and a fellowship in cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. While there, he received numerous accolades during both his residency and fellowship. While in Charleston, he met the love of his life and wife of 35 years Deborah Shady. In 1994, Tony and Debbie moved to Greenville where Tony worked as an interventional cardiologist until retiring in 2022.
Tony loved his Lord, his family, his friends, his patients, his country, and the outdoors. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Tony was an active member and deacon at Unity Free Will Baptist Church in Greenville where he served as an encourager and welcoming presence to all. Tony's servant's heart and generous spirit came to light not only in the church but also with his patients. Tony was passionate about giving his patients the best care possible and developing friendships with them. He knew and loved the community he served, rarely meeting a stranger. He was happiest when he was outside. Whether it be hunting, tending to his fig trees and grape vines, or taking a golf cart ride with Debbie and the girls, Tony loved being outside in God's creation. Tony was a true Renaissance man. He wore many hats and wore them all with excellence as his attention to detail and meticulous nature came to the forefront.
He is survived by his: wife, Deborah J. Christiano; daughters, Allison Christiano of Maryland and Natalie Christiano of Ohio; mother, Wilma Christiano of Washington, NC; sisters, Bambra Stokes and husband, David, and Cindy Christiano, all of Greenville; niece, Maryah Stokes; nephew, Christian Stokes, both of Greenville; and his parents-in-law, Maurice and Maxine Shady of Falkland.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Unity Church, Greenville, officiated by his pastor, Rev. Jeff Manning. The service will be livestreamed and available on the church's social media. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tony's honor may be made to Unity Free Will Baptist Church at 4301 Charles Blvd. Greenville, NC, 27858.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.