Anthony Florio

He was born in 1930 in Newburgh, NY, to Andrea and Sara Florio from Rutigliano, Italy. He started playing the accordion at the age of 9. He was honorably discharged after serving in the U. S. Army Special Services playing with the West Point band.

Tony graduated from Moody Bible Institute in the Pastor’s course. After graduating from Wheaton College, he enjoyed teaching history at Sunshine Bible Academy in SD. He got his Master’s Degree from the University of South Dakota and earned his Ph.D. at Florida State University.

After more than 25 years as a Marriage and Family Counselor, he retired with his wife, Janice, in 1995. Tony became an ordained pastor. He loved introducing others to Jesus and teaching the Word of God. He was a gifted encourager, teacher and musician.

Tony enjoyed life and was an adventurer who enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and skiing, the beach and snorkeling. He loved to travel and ministered to missionaries in various parts of the world. Most recently, he and Janice were blessed to spend time over several years with family and friends in his parents’ hometown in Italy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Nick, nephews, Mark and Paul, and sister Joanne.

Tony is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice; by his 3 loving daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn (Doug); Leslie (Erik); and Joan. He also has 2 grandchildren, Chelsea (Jim) and Charles. He smiled to see his great granddaughter, Darcy Joy, born on July 29th. He is also survived by sister, Rosemarie Fullerton (Dave) and their daughter (Dawn and husband, David) as well as his niece, Andrea Hunter (Chris).

As Tony wished, there will not be a memorial service, but online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.