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Anthony Stassi Obituary
Alton - Anthony John Stassi, 85, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Riverside Nursing and Rehab in Alton, Illinois.
Born Dec. 23, 1935 in Wood River, Illinois, he was the son of John and Ruth (Ellis) Stassi.
A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as an engineer for the State of Illinois and as a laborer for Labor Local #338 before retiring in 2000. Anthony served as a precinct committeeman for several years and also as the Alton Township Democratic Chairperson.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring family man.
On Aug. 4, 1961 in Hillsboro, Illinois, he married Barbara Mitchell. She survives.
Surviving also are sons, Dan Stassi in Toronto, Canada, Larry (Nancy) Stassi of Alton, and Tony (Jennifer) Stassi of Fort Riley, Kansas; five grandchildren, Ryan, Rita, Randi, Jim and Maria; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Stassi of Jerseyville, Illinois; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 21 at Holy Angels Parish Church. Father Donald Wolford will officiated.
Burial followed in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto, Illinois.
Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
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