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Anthony Godwin Obituary

Anthony "Tone Fosho" Godwin

October 20, 1976 - September 8, 2014

Anthony Joseph Godwin, 37 of Hayward unexpectedly died on September 8, 2014 at Chabot College. He was born on October 20, 1976 at Seton Hospital Daly City, California. He attended and graduated from St. Timothy's Grammer School and Junipero Serra High School. He was currently enrolled at Chabot College. Tone is survived by his parents Sue Almquist and Bob Godwin (Bettye), his brothers Sean and Nicholas Godwin and nephews Sean Godwin, Jr., Xavier Godwin and his niece Isabella Godwin. He is also survived by his loving uncle David Olivo and cousin Michael Olivo. He leaves behind many loving friends. Tone was a member of various ECV chapters. He was a programmer at KCRH at Chabot College and coming into his own as a Bay Area Radio Personality with a distinct style that incorporated his great sense of humor. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held September 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Santos Robinson Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to SPCA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2014.

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Karen Berby

September 24, 2014

Sue, I am sending strength and love to you and your family. What a tragic lost …I am so very sorry.
I only had the privilege of meeting Tone once, but his friendly, outgoing presence made it truly a fun memorable time.
Bless you sweet friend.

September 24, 2014

Sue, I am sending strength and love to you and your family. What a tragic lost …I am so very sorry.
I only had the privilege of meeting Tone once, but his friendly, outgoing presence made it truly a fun memorable time.
Bless you sweet friend.

Natalie erwin

September 14, 2014

I want to share several things Tone cramed ALOT of life in his all too short stay here more than most :) I met people went places and did things I
would have never done not having known him!
RI pardadise old friend.

Harris Pillton

September 13, 2014

Much love to the Godwin family. I've known Sean, Nick, and Tone for a long time. It really is tragic to see Tone leave us. His laugh was infectious and he was always great about getting people out of bad moods/funks just by being himself and bringing the smiles. You'll be missed my friend.

MARIO "dubbz" WRIGHT

September 13, 2014

Much love Tone. We are all going to miss you dearly.

LUCKY DOLLAZZ

September 13, 2014

Tone 4sho...we had so much fun talking trash in class, you were the only fella who rivaled me and our dress code was swag...KCRH is a family and we miss our brother....RIP TONE 4SHO WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU.

Leo Carew

September 12, 2014

May the roads rise with you and the winds be always at your back and May The Good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon!! Obviously, He really liked you Tone, you are surely mised

Carol Buzzo

September 12, 2014

Sue,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and my God bring you peace.

Frank Mendoza

September 12, 2014

We had such great times playing pool and drinking in the sunset! Thanks for showing me the best burrito spot in the city after I fixed your camaro. The next chorizo super is in your memory!

Chris Ecv Sinatra

September 12, 2014

Your a missed man. All are lucky who know you.

we will all be together again some day....

sean and nicholas godwin

September 12, 2014

Dear, fosho the trio will never be the same with out you from both of your brothers..we love and miss you and a day won't go by that we don't think about you......

Travis Denten

September 12, 2014

May you find peace in the Golden Hills brother. I was fortunate enough to know you.

kevin dixon

September 12, 2014

Going to miss your one liners. You will live on at Chief Solano 5150 brother Rest in peace

Ira Pinon

September 12, 2014

you will be missed by all! All I can remember is good times. I know we hadn't hung out much since our younger years but everytime I saw you it was like no time had passed at all. A true bay area legend. RIP bruh

Joe Morello

September 12, 2014

Tone, thanks for all the memories captured on your camera, especially the Giants World Series in 2010. You will always be remembered in our hearts.

May you rest in peace Tone,,, Ruthie and leo

September 12, 2014

Tony you'll be missed!!!! You were a very special godson!!! Sue and Bob we're so sorry....we'll keep you all in our prayers!
Ruthie and Leo gonzales

Boiler one

September 11, 2014

Tone Fosho I'm going to miss you bro!! Life is not the same without you! I send my utmost love and respect to 4sho's family!

September 11, 2014

Bob, so sorry to here the loss of your son Anthony. May he R.I.P in Gods hands. Chuck Lofgren.

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