Anthony G Fiorello Jr.

He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Anthony Fiorello, Sr., and Elizabeth (Rich) Fiorello. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Fiorello.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lillian Ruth (Gledhill) Fiorello, daughter Catherine Fiorello and her husband Keith Burton and son Derek Burton, son Anthony Fiorello III and his wife Rebekah Register Fiorello and son Anthony IV and daughter Katie, son Michael Fiorello and his husband Alex Lugo, sister Dr. Gladys (Fiorello) Gress, sister-in-law Rose (Colangelo) Fiorello, sister-in-law Vivian (Gledhill) Wakeley, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Alderman Road, Palm Harbor, on August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Anthony spent his youth in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Fairfield Prep, graduated from Central High School, and joined the Army in 1954. He achieved the rank of corporal, continued to serve as a reservist, and was honorably discharged in 1961.

He worked in the computer field for many years, culminating in a 26-year tenure at Pitney Bowes, where he also served on the Main Council for many years.

Anthony made his home in Stratford, Connecticut, where he was a dedicated father and community member. He volunteered in leadership roles with Indian Guides, Boy Scouts, and St. Mark Catholic Church.

Anthony was a devoted husband, and Tony and Ruth were avid travelers throughout their marriage. Favorite destinations include Taormina (Sicily), Maui, and their summer cottage on Gardner Lake in Salem, Connecticut. Tony was known to the lake community as a handyman, fisherman, and formidable card player.

In retirement, Anthony was known as “Mister Tony” by the students of Eli Whitney Elementary School in Stratford, where he was a beloved crossing guard.

After Tony and Ruth moved to Palm Harbor, they became involved in community theater to great comic effect. Tony worked as a boat captain and served on the Highland Lakes community watch.

Tony cared for Ruth until she entered the memory care unit of The Watermark at Trinity.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Moffitt Cancer Center, or The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.