Tony's Eulogy

Tony was a kind and gentle soul who served others consistently and constantly.
Tony epitomized the meaning of the word FRIEND. He was loyal and true, and
always had an ear to listen to anything one might have to talk about.
Tony was a quiet man who took his time getting to know people and deciding
who to trust. Tony was also a true gentleman -- a rare treat in this world.
Most of all, Tony loved music! Music of all types. He was very open
minded and always enjoyed expanding his horizons. Tony enjoyed creating and
writing new songs, and he had written quite a few. He expressed to me his
joy in being able to share his songs with an audience. He also always loved
learning new songs, and had quite a memory for remembering them all.
He was the king of hosting jam nights. Always able to back a musician with
whatever song they might want to play, kind and courteous, helping them set up,
and letting others play his guitar. He was supportive of his fellow musicians,
and he did not waste his time in idle gossip. He loved setting up and tearing down the
equipment for the gigs. He had his system, and usually would not except any
help. Tony expressed to me this past year that his dreams had come true
musically, by being able to sing and play his originals, singing and playing
songs he enjoyed, participating in a fusion band, and getting a chance to play
his violin and stand up bass. Tony had also been a father to his two sons
and adopted daughter, who are now grown. He had lived a life of service,
helping take care of his father, brother-in-law, and mother.
Tony was a man of class, very intelligent, and always enjoying a laugh.
Tony was an angel here on earth, one who will be sorely missed, but now I
shall think of him as an angel in heaven sharing his music with other heavenly beings.

As long as we continue to share our memories of Tony
with each other Tony shall remain alive here on earth.
May Tony's soul rest in peace.

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