You are still here with us!!!
Love you baby!!!!

Te amo hijo!!! Estamos juntos!!! Siempre!!!!

I didn't personally know Anthony, but we graduated high school together. For the past year, I've thought about him and how I wish that I had gotten to know him a little better. He seemed like a fun and caring boy. I pray for him and his family through this time of year. I hope you know that he might not be there in person but what matters is that his soul always will be; he is with you in spirit, I have no doubt. 
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

A day like today but 19 years ago, I had the honor to bring to life one of the most amazing and beautiful human beings on earth ANTHONY JOSEPH SCARPELLO who was more than a perfect score. . Let's celebrate Tony's life!!!! Happy birthday my adorable son!!!

BEAUTIFUL HEART, BEAUTIFUL SOUL, BEAUTIFUL ALL YOU!!!
OPEN ARMS ALWAYS FOR EVERYBODY!!!
MISS YOU MY LOVE!!!

MY HAPPY AND BEAUTIFUL SON!!!!
WE WERE SO HAPPY TOGETHER BABY!!!

"what counts on life is not the mere fact that we have lived, it is what difference we have made to the lives of others. That will determine the significance of the life we lead"
Thank you Tony for the life you led and the one you will lead from up there!!! Love your mom

Tom, Yoshi and the family,
No words can express the pain that you are going through.   We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this difficult time.  

With our deepest sympathy,

Akiko and Tom



I was privileged to teach Anthony in 7th grade. He always put a smile on my face and I remember him fondly. He had a profound impact on me as a teacher and my prayers are with my OSS colleagues,  students, his family, and anyone that knew him. 

I didn’t know him all that well, but I can tell you he was one of the brightest people I’ve ever met. His smile lit up a room and his presence made the world a brighter place. Wherever you are, Anthony, I hope you’ve found the peace and happiness that you brought so many people. Rest easy.

As a classmate, I was never too close to Anthony, but sharing some moments with him allowed me to see that he was a person of intelligence, resolution, and kindness.

I first met him when he was a new student at my middle school in seventh grade. He wasn’t in the same class as me at the time, so we didn’t interact much after that in middle school. I got to know him better through high school.

In high school, we were classmates and sat next to each other in AP US History. We would sometimes crack jokes in class (not during lectures, of course), laughing through the struggle of the course.

For a science competition in ninth grade, my team needed a substitute member (as someone couldn’t make it that day) and Anthony was willing to fill in the spot right away. Not only was working alongside him at the competition pretty fun, but we shared a victory together.

In senior year, when he received his acceptance from Northwestern, I reached in to give him a high five but he gave me a hug instead. It was a small gesture that really showed me how important this achievement was to him.

Those were just some of the moments I shared with Anthony. Even though I wish I spoke more with him, I’m grateful that I got to meet Anthony for the time I did.

My deepest sympathy for the family, I pray that Anthony rests in peace and for your strength through these times.

There are almost too many things that I could say and talk about when it comes to Anthony, he was the brightest light in the friend group that pushed everyone to be better and gave his all in everything that he did. Watching each other grow up through middle and high school, through all the late nights and early mornings, you were there for me and only wished the best for me.
Tony was truly like a brother to me, the way that he pushed me to be better every day and was there to help in any way that he could, whether it be listening to my own problems or just being there as a shoulder to lean on. I am so glad to have met you and spent only the best moments with you, I know you are watching over us and I know that isn't goodbye forever.


I'll see you later
I love you forever brother.


Anthony was one of the most, if not the most gifted person I've ever met in my entire life. He was one of the few people I could really consider to be my best friend. Whether it was fooling around at the crack of dawn in 1st period or on call past midnight, I will always look back at those days and cherish them. 

Whenever the days were bleak, I could always rely on Anthony to convince me to open up to him about my problems no matter the time of day. He would listen to me, without interrupting, and then give me sound advice that looked into the future.  What made him stand out was that his intentions have always felt pure and he truly wanted to see everyone succeed.

Somewhere along the way, I realized how lucky I was to meet you and that I would never change that. Wherever you are Anthony, I hope you know how much I appreciated you for being in my life. 

Anthony was the type of person that u met and couldn’t stop thinking about. I met him last year through mutual friends when we all hung out . He was so passionate, kind , and caring. He was genuinely one of the realest people i’ve ever met. The joy he spread just by being himself was unexplainable. My heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends ❤️

I remember hanging out with Anthony and he was such a pure soul. He had on a smile the entire time and was always making sure my friend and I were safe.  He was so kind and loving. My deepest condolences go out to his family and close friends. Rest in peace Anthony🤍

Anthony was always such a polite, kind, and happy student at OSS.  It was a pleasure to know him and watch him grow in middle school all the way through high school. He will be missed by all and remembered fondly forever. Our prayers are with the family and especially with Anthony, may he rest in peace. 

Anthony was the most humble, positive, enthusiastic, and genuine person I have ever met.  The positive energy that anthony always carried helped me through the toughest of times. Anthony would always drop gems of knowledge wherever he went. He would never be judgmental and would always help me get through problems in my life. Anthony never left us, he will live with us throughout our lives

I had the pleasure of meeting and cutting Anthony’s hair a couple years before he went away to college. He was an incredible young man and we shared some of the best conversations I’ve had in my 20 years as a hairdresser. I was so impressed by Anthony when I was pregnant with my son last year, I told his father I would be so happy if my son turned out to be half as great as Anthony. He was so kind, genuine, wise, inquisitive, open minded, and had a great sense of humor. Basically, he had every great quality a human being can have. What a beautiful impact he had on this earth. I can’t believe I will never see or talk to him again. Hope he is at peace.

When my son Joshua sent me this photo, I was so happy to see this wonderful group of young people at USC find each other and having a great time.  He told me details about his friends, and marveled about Anthony, also from Orlando, who, along with being funny, kind and an all-around great person, had a perfect SAT score.  I never had the opportunity to meet Anthony, but I am grateful for the memories that Joshua and his friends have with him.  Like all who knew Anthony, our hearts are broken.  To his parents, family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences.  May you find a ray of peace and comfort in the celebration of  Anthony, a beautiful young man loved by so many. 

To Anthony who will always be kept close in all of our hearts. I met him in middle school and although we were never very close, OSS was like a family in a way and Anthony definitely has made an impact to me and many others. One memory I will never forget is him introducing me to some of his music and them being artists I listen to religiously to this day. Thank you Anthony!!!! After leaving OSS for high school unfortunately we never stayed much in touch but more recently Anthony reached out to share that he was also rooting for Ecuador this world cup and it was nice hearing from him after so long. He 
was very close to many people I know and I’m grateful we are all coming together to celebrate his life and be there to support each other through this difficult time. We love you Anthony <3

I found this photo I randomly took when we all went to Santa Monica for my suitemate Alani’s birthday and I thought I’d share because it showed off his big smile. Although I wasn’t really close with Anthony, I always thought he was a really cool guy. It was always really nice seeing him in the hallway when I was walking back to my dorm and he’d say hi and ask me how I’m doing. It always brought a smile to my face afterwards. Or when he’d come into my suite to come hang out with some of my roommates. I still feel bad I never paid him back for the mini tacos from Jack in the Box (sorry Anthony). I regret pushing off becoming close friends with him, but I’m grateful for the time I was surrounded by his presence through my roommates and mutual friends. I send my condolences, love and prayers to his friends and family. 

Although I didn’t know Anthony for very long,  I am very thankful for this weekend we all spent together in Gainesville. So many great memories came from this trip and Anthony is the center of most of them. He was such a fun kid and one of the most genuine people I’ll ever meet. Miss you Day1 <3

i’m so lucky to have had the privilege of knowing tony and miss him very much. i will cherish the times we had at universal with alexa and tom💗💗

On behalf of Milton, and me, your loss is shared by so many - but can't come close to how you and the family must feel.  I am so very sorry Tom.   Only met him the one time, but know you were very proud of him - and should always be.  Wraping you in prayers that the memories (and time) will restore a bit of your heart.  Your pain will never heal, but knowing that his peace  erases whatever pain that can't be shared or understood will allow time to let stories bring  a bit of comfort.  Love Helen.


I still can't believe that you are no longer with us, I will never forget your smile and all my memories that we have together

I wish I could go back to when we were children, I will continue to miss you and hopping to see you again.  I send you a kiss to heaven Tony boy


Anthony,
Thank you for being such a positive part of my life, you made everyone feel like your best friend and brought happiness into every room you entered. I'll never forget how you'd always drop everything to help your friends with any inconvenience. I'll never forget spending quarantine in calls with you and our friends online. Thank you for everything I will always cherish my time with you. You were one of the kindest people I will ever meet and I am so lucky to have known a friend like you. 
Rest in Peace my friend❤️

I  can't believe that you are no longer with us, I will never forget your smile and all the  memories that we have together.
I wish I could go back to when we were children, I will continue to miss you and hope to see you again.  send u a kiss to heaven Tony boy
-Tu Prima 

I met Anthony at a track meet and he was one of the most genuine and nice people I’ve ever met. I would’ve loved to spend more time with him. It never should’ve happened this young. Rest easy Anthony.

Me encantaría poder postear una foto contigo o tener videos juntos, pero la vida a veces es rara y aún que llevábamos mucho tiempo sin vernos el cariño y el lugar que ocupas en mi corazón nunca dejo ni dejará de existir. Siempre te voy a recordar con esa sonrisa y esa vocecita, con esos juegos y esas ocurrencias que tenías. 
Agradezco que llenaras de luz la vida de muchas personas y me hace feliz saber que siempre fuiste alguien con un corazón lleno de amor que se lo entregó a los demás.  

Siempre vivirás en mi corazón y terminaré esta vida pensando en que tarde o temprano nos vamos a volver a ver y disfrutar todo el tiempo que no pudimos. 
Te amo para siempre Tony ❤️ Te seguiré extrañando. 

 Dear Tony,
we met you, when you were a little boy. Unfortunately we could accompany your way just for a short distance, but we will never forget your cheerful nature and your inquiring mind.
We are very sad about your leave.
Hildburg & Juergen from Berlin 

Tony, 

I wish we could have spent more time together. I can still remember the fun times we had playing as kids and all the times we fought over stupid things such as who had the best pokemon team.  You moved to Orlando a long time ago, and we didn’t get the opportunity to meet since. I had long awaited the time you could come and visit us alongside Tom, now it hurts knowing that time won’t come. 
I hope you remember and cherish the times we had as fondly as I do. Rest easy. 

Siempre en nuestros corazones hermanito ♥️

Tony was one of my best friends back in elementary school. After I moved to Orlando in the 4th grade he was one of the first people that I really connected with. I have many fond memories walking home from school with him as we were in the same class and did safety patrols together. We didn’t get the chance to go to middle school or high school together, however, over the summer this year we reconnected online. Even then we were able to connect after not talking for years and it saddens me to know that we have lost him. I send my prayers and condolences for his family and friends.

I didn’t know him that well. When I first spoke to him I knew he was such cool person. Rest in peace Anthony, I hope that wherever you are that you are happy.

Anthony,

There’s a rare feeling you get when every once in a while you meet someone who doesn’t try to be anything or anyone but themselves. Just last year I had the chance to meet you and just a couple months later it had felt like I’d known you for years. I could reiterate all the different ways you impacted everyone and how I too experienced some version of that but our random hangouts speak for themselves.

My condolences to your family and friends.

When I was told Anthony passed away last Monday, I was shocked to hear that an old childhood legend of mine was gone. Despite the fact that he was a year younger than me, there was nothing interfering with my perception of Anthony that he was an extremely gifted, mature, and overall great friend to have been blessed with. Anthony not only introduced himself to me, but he also created connections to friends that I still hang out with to this day. From introducing me to a calzone, to the pokemon battles, to one of the longest tennis rallies in my life, Anthony was one of my first legitimate friends and he always inspired me through his perseverance and creativity. It’s devastating to hear that he’s not with us anymore, but I pray that everyone who’s been influenced by Anthony in the past can grow stronger from his passing and remember him for how much he pleased us and gave to us with his presence and kindness.

had to throw in a funny picture after you slept over at my house hahahaha

my boy, this is kento. i wish i could make your event, but i moved from orlando. i met you through alex, and i am grateful i had the blessed opportunity to have known someone as bright as you. when we both got into northwestern and were gonna be roommates, i was beyond ecstatic. although it didn’t end up like how i envisioned it in my head, you’re always gonna be a brother to me. i miss you so much bro. and i am always going to miss you. but i know you are watching over me. watching over all of the boys. and we will live in honor of your name. i love you forever man, rest in piece❤️

I will miss you, Anthony. I'm so sorry about what happened. I still can't believe it. I hope you are in a better place now. 

Our family will always cherish our memories with Anthony and we are forever thankful for his friendship to Kristian and Liam. From the middle school days, I can still hear all the boys laughing in the back of my car on a ride home from school, or the morning after a sleepover around the table eating breakfast. And then to the many spring breaks and birthday weekends we spent together in New Smyrna or Jacksonville, it gave me joy as a parent to know they had a friend like Anthony who was so genuine, supportive, caring, and full of life, and to watch them make those precious memories of childhood together.  

It is painful to think he will never walk through our front door again, always so polite and engaging, never failing to instantly pet our two dogs knowing full well he would soon be suffering due to allergies, it was just his nature. 

Kevin and I send all our love to Anthony’s family and his many friends, we share in your grief , he touched our lives forever.


I still can’t believe he is gone! I thought it was a joke! No I still don’t believe it!!!

Rest In Peace Anthony, I will cherish all the wonderful time I got to know you at Orlando Science School. 

Mrs. Khan and Yasmine 

I will never meet someone as genunine, intelligent, well spoken, and caring as Anthony Scarpello. Although I only met him a year ago, he’s had a profound impact on my life and has provided me with a lifetime of memories. It’s truly impossible to represent what Anthony meant to me, but the things I’ll remember best about him are his contagious smile and laughter, his willingness to talk and listen to me no matter how late it was, and his love for each and every one of his family and friends. 

My deepest condolences go out to Anthony’s family and friends. I’m forever grateful to have known such an amazing person. I love you Anthony  🤍

Man, I don’t know where to begin. Anthony, you always have this energy that no one else have. I’ve been looking through our messages and we would go on and on about donating troops and clan war attacks on clash. We’re all praying for you and your family. I’m gonna miss you so much.

Anthony was by far the best friend I've ever made and I truly feel he was the brightest, most gifted soul I've ever been given the privilege of knowing. From the moment we met in 7th grade you've showed me what its really like to fit in somewhere, and to me our time spent together were some the most memorable moments of my life. From the nights we spent playing games too the everyday fooling around at and after school, the memories we made will be something I cherish for the rest of my life. 

Beyond that you have been the best friend I could have ever asked for.  Anthony was the type of guy I could call and talk too no matter what I was feeling. He was like a brother in the way he wanted to see me succeed. Those true good intentions are what really separated him from the crowd. 

To me,  Anthony was the standard in every single aspect of my life and someone who I would look up too for years.  While Anthony's genius was certainly one in a million, I feel that his true defining characteristic is the discipline in which he lived his life. Whether it be being kind to a random stranger, or learning guitar day in and day out, he showed me a level of self confidence I never thought was possible.

Their has never been a moment spent with Anthony where it felt like time wasted. Tony you have changed and impacted my life forever and I will never forget the great memories we had. I could have never asked for a better friend and I hope wherever you are you know how much those moments mean to me.

Of the many superlatives that can be used to describe Anthony, his kindness and unwavering acceptance of everyone he met will stick with me forever. His unconditional love for the people he was closest to, and his desire for every stranger or new friend to feel comfortable and appreciated was truly incredible. He wouldn’t think twice about spending entire school nights talking me through my feelings and struggles during my hardest times and is truly the reason I am here today. No one embodied the spirit of love, fun, and determination more than Anthony and his passions invigorated everyone around him. You let my brother embrace what he loved and find happiness in every aspect of life.

The mark you have left on this world during your 18 years with us will last for lifetimes, and I am happy to be one of the many you changed forever. You will always be in my heart.


Anthony is one of the most exceptional beings that I had the honor of knowing. Although we both went to OSS, I truly built my kinship with him last year. I looked up to him for advice whether it was about school or silly friendships, he was always there to lend an ear.  He had no hesitation when it came to believing in others. If you could describe the epitome of unconditional kindness, it would be him. 
I like to remember him by playing the songs he played on his guitar such as “Under the Bridge” or listening to one of his favorite artists: Deftones.
He was truly the light in so many peoples lives. When I think of Anthony, I see him surrounded by angels, playing his guitar, and beaming with his bright smile. 

Dear Scarpello family,

I’m sorry for your loss. Remembering all the memories I have with him will always bring a smile to my face. Anthony’s thoughtfulness and generosity created some of the best memories I have. I will always cherish the time he spent trying to teach me how to play FPS games and the hours we spent calling playing animal crossing. Anthony had such a big heart and I am glad I got to know him. Sending my deepest love and comfort during these difficult times.

My sincere condolences,
Aiya F

I’m extremely saddened to hear about the passing of Anthony. I remember hanging out with him in elementary school with friends. Glad we were able to reunite and hangout senior year of high school. Great friend and an even better person, he will be missed dearly by many others and myself. I pray for his family and other friends throughout this time.

Love you bro you lit up any room you walked into. I’m going to miss you bro

You are so loved sweet boy. I am so proud of the man you became and the impact you have on everyone’s lives. I am so lucky and privileged to have met you. You were Alex’s first friend that I grew to love, despite how loud you two would be when you’d sleep over. You continue to teach me about patience, love, and kindness. You are an extension of Alex; and therefore, an extension of me. I can’t wait to be siblings with you and Alex again in the next life. 

This picture was about an hour after we finished eating at a Chinese restaurant and talking about how excited we were to go to college and how we proud were of everyone for getting into college. ESPECIALLY, Anthony. Mr. 1600 himself. I remember how much I kept looking at that deep purple Northwestern sweater he was wearing reminding us of how awesome he was. He was so humble about it too. His family did an amazing job at raising that boy, truly. Anthony was not only a person, but he was an experience. An experience that has impacted all of us. He was pretty handsome too.

We decided to take a picture with all of us holding Anthony because he was definitely the shortest. Thank god Anthony was there because I would’ve been held up instead. Anthony was our definition of a short king, and I made sure remind him of that all the time.

I remember halloween 3 years ago, the first time i met you. Even then I already knew you were an amazing dude, one of those few people we feel like immediately connect and bond with us. Though you may not be with us physically, you will always be with us in memory and in soul. May we meet again.

Miss you Ant 🤍

Without a doubt the smartest person I’ve ever met. I remember back in fourth grade meeting Tony and being so intrigued with all of the stories he shared moving around the world. The closer we got, the more thankful I became that he ended up at Audubon park. Though we went to different middle and high schools, we crossed paths being in the same SAT testing room. We recognized each others’ names and within a week we were hanging out again, as if nothing had happened. We also joked that I should’ve probably cheated off his perfect score. That’s the type of person that Tony was, though. I hadn’t seen him in at least eight years and we were able to pick up right where we left off and have a great time with some of our other friends from elementary school. Words cannot describe how down to earth and just overall how cool Tony was. The world won’t be the same without your smarts, your attitude, and your charisma. Rest easy, Tony. 

Anthony was not only extremely smart and bright. He was also very warm and kind. First time I met him, he introduced himself and we had a long conversation as if I had known him my entire life. People like that are rare in life. You will be missed Anthony. 

An amazing night filled with friends, laughter, and  amazing memories. A truly unforgettable night 

We were holding Anthony because he was the definitely the shortest one. If it were someone else, I would’ve been carried, thank God Anthony was there. He was the baby of the group, he was heavy though. This photo gives me so much joy because it was just the literal definition of “Boys will be Boys”

I remember the day we met over a year ago, you treated me like you’ve known me your whole life and to me that was so special. You were rare Anthony, you were one of the smartest person I’ve ever met and you were also one of the kindest. Your ability to make people feel better and happy makes you special. We need more people like you in this world because it would be a better place. Thank you for all the memories. Rest in Peace Ant. 🤍🕊️

- Julio G. 

Anthony, you were one of the smartest and kindest people I have ever know.  From meeting you in middle school, to going to the OSS homecoming, to talking about USC, I’ll cherish every moment we spent together. You were like a brother to me, I wish I could tell you how much you meant to me and how much of an impact you made on my life. I love you Ant, I will make sure to cherish every moment and memory we had together ❤️ 

I’ve always viewed Anthony as an older brother because he has always been around my life since my brother was in middle school. Consistently being a positive influence on my life through his academic and social achievements, I was always proud to be able to know him. He was someone I went back to for advice/help often and he never failed to help me and get me through my struggles. 

Rest easy Anthony 🤍

Finding the words to say for the last couple of days have been extremely difficult. Anthony was the kind of person you always wanted to be around. He lit up any room he walked into and cared so deeply for each person he had a conversation with. He was there for me when I needed someone. He will be so so missed and will be loved forever. ❤️❤️❤️

Anthony was such a smart young soul ❤️ Always had a contagious smile and was always willing to meet new friends. Prayers to his loved ones. You’ve touched all of our lives Anthony 

After almost 7 years of knowing anthony, he has become one of my closest friends. Every life update I wanted to share I would immediately facetime him and he was always there for me. There’s a billion more things I wish I could tell him, but I appreciate the times I got to spend with him. After countless hangouts at my house or at the arcade, we were able to create so many memories. I am glad I was able to call myself a friend of anthony’s. He could easily walk into a room knowing no one and walk out with a bunch more friends by his side. I’m glad I was able to introduce him to all my friends as they all appreciated him a lot. He introduced me to so many new things and only had the best interest of me and everyone else around him.

Finding the words to say for the past couple of days have been extremely difficult. Anthony was loved by everyone he was around and was such a joy of light. He cared deeply about each person he talked to. Being around Anthony always brought me so much joy and I will miss him forever. May he rest easy, love him always❤️

There are thousands of things that I wish I could talk about when it comes to Anthony. We’ve been best friends since middle school and we we were like brothers. You were the one person I looked up to the most. You were the smartest, kindest, and most thoughtful person I have ever been given an opportunity to meet. Without you, I would not be here. You supported me through every struggle I have experienced in my life and basically showed me the light at the end of the tunnel. You were loved by every single person that you graced with your presence. This specific picture is one of the last pictures I was able to get with you. I will never forget this night and how much we were laughing that night. I am so grateful to have met you, thank you for being my brother. I love you Ant🤍

I struggle to find the words for this space. Anthony was so many things, but what I will always remember about him is the goodness at the center of who he was. He cared about others, about the world, he wanted to make this place better. And he did. Every day. Teaching Anthony was a joy and a privilege, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to know him. He made me a better teacher. 

My prayers are with all the students who will miss him, his friends, and his family. May his memory be a light and comfort to all who loved him. 

Anthony was incredibly intelligent and always kind. He brought effortless humor and positivity to my classroom at Orlando Science School. I remember he once asked me for a song recommendation so he could add new music to his playlist. I recommended A-O-K by Tai Verdes because it was upbeat and matched his positive energy. I know he will be remembered fondly by all who knew him, and I wish peace for him and his loved ones. 


I met Anthony in my writing class on the first day of school and we immediately bonded over being from Florida. He introduced himself with the biggest smile on his face and I’m so glad we got to know each other throughout the semester. Anthony was naturally intelligent and his humor was unmatched. Every time we had a paper due, we would turn to each other and talk about how late we both started writing our essays and laugh about our procrastination issues. I’ll always remember when we laughed uncontrollably during class because of the memes on twitter about people riding jet skis in their backyards after the hurricane in Florida. I’m so glad to have met you and I’m gonna miss you so much. Rest easy Anthony ❤️❤️

Anthony was one of the first people I met at SC. I considered him a really good friend. His memory will live on through his friends and family forever. Miss you lots buddy ❤️🕊

Anthony was one of the first people I met at SC. I considered him a great friend. His memory and messages of kindness will live on through us forever. Miss you lots buddy 🕊❤️

spreading good vibes and always putting a smile on everyone’s face, those were things i could always count on anthony to do.

one of our last days at usc. renting the zipcar to go get haircuts at the korean barber with bungus. when we all got a haircut with the same lady and all came out of that barbershop looking like triplets with the exact same cut😂. finding out that 24 hour restaurant was def not the move for the future. getting locked out of the zipcar because your phone died and having to call your mom who was across the country to miraculously save us. so many memories from this day that truly remind me how awesome of a person you were. love you anthony

THE spontaneous hike of the semester. from studying at doheny at 8:15 on a random thursday night, deciding to go on a hike with a group of people that were strangers to us at the time, to walking an hour just get to the start of the trail, to chilling at the tree in hollywood hills at 10:15. one of my favorite nights and memories with you anthony.

skating down from the top of the parking garage 6 times in a row with ben and henry just because. got this perfect picture that’ll keep that special memory alive forever.

Anthony Scarpello is one of the most selfless, intelligent, charismatic, and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Aside from being the brother I always wished for, Anthony made all of us feel so special and loved. We all know that he was the best of us, destined for greatness in the many years that we hoped to share with him in the future. It is devastating to accept that his remarkable potential will live in our memory, and that the hearts he touched remain finite. I simply cannot fathom arriving back to USC without him down the hall, embarking on 48 hour all nighter escapades, eating ramen on my dorm room floor, reminding me of my father as he sipped his cappuccino and reminisced about playing golf. His friendship is irreplaceable. I hope he knows that he will always be our Tony, and that we will live every day moving forward in his honour. I love you Tony, rest easy ❤️

Scarpell(i)o, I’ve been at a loss for words since I found out about your passing. Anthony is the type of guy who always had a smile on his visage, down to pull all-nighters and talk about religion, relationships, and other philosophical topics. I wish I could hear the story of your last name one more time just to hear the passion you have for storytelling. One of the smartest dudes I met… 1600 on that SAT? perfect score!?? He’s quite literally a genius and I hope he knows how loved and appreciated he is. I still remember the night we couldn’t stop conversing about random things that we didn’t get any work done. I will miss our conversations and the times we hung out. My heart goes out to everyone whose life you impacted. Until later bro❤️. 

As Anthony’s roommate, I experienced him as a young man of genius and curiosity. To me, he perfectly embodies the following quote from The Little Prince: “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Anthony was a person led by the heart, and we adore him for that and so much more. He was passionate, excited, and adventurous. Anthony often reminded me of just how much value the world and its people hold, and I’m so glad he did. His contribution to everyone he knew was immense: I miss him dearly, but I feel so proud to consider him my brother for eternity.

Dear Anthony,
You were one of the first friends I made since coming to USC and one of my closest. I knew from the second I saw your goofy grin in writ150 that we would be good friends. You were such a supporting person and gave me confidence and I am proud to have been your friend. I was looking forward to suffering through cs170 and 103 with you but ill figure it out. Ill miss our gym sessions and wish we couldve spent more time together shooting the shit. Ill deadlift as much as you one day big man. I love you. 

OBITUARY

Anthony Joseph Scarpello

September 4, 2004 – December 18, 2022

Baldwin Fairchild at Chapel Hill & Chapel Hill Cemetery

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