Anthony "Tony" Charles Capitano

He was born August 16,1944 to his parents Domenic Capitano and

Lena Manali Capitano in Ybor City. He attended Franklin Jr. High and

Hillsborough High School and graduated from the University of Florida

with a degree in Marketing. He married Elizabeth Harrison of Salisbury,

North Carolina. They had two sons, John Harrison Capitano ( Lissa ) and

Anthony Todd Capitano ( Amy) .

Tony was predeceased by his parents and his sister Marie Capitano White .He's

survived by his former wife ,sons and grandchildren Kate,Jay,Charlie and Max.

He is also survived by Marie's children Joe White Jr,,Steve Capitano,

Nancy Jergins, Patti Farmer and many cousins. Also, lifelong friend

John Zambito and many friends from school and college.

Tony was an accomplished athlete during his youth. At HHS he was a

two sport letterman ( baseball, football ) and at UF he was a member

of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He worked at Charlie's Market in

Ybor City.and Scott Paper Company after graduation from U of F.

Tony was disabled as a young adult and was lovingly cared for by his

parents and Marie with her husband Joe White Sr. until her death .

In recent years he was a resident of The Bristol in Tampa where he had

many friends among the residents and staff. A special thank you is

deserved by Robin Arentsen, his Guardian for her care during

the last few years.

There will be a gathering of friends and family at the Garden of Memories

Mausoleum Chapel on east Lake ave at 10 AM October 23,2021.

Internment will follow nearby afterwards.

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