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Anthony Gelo Obituary

GELO, Anthony Anthony Michael Gelo passed away on March 1, 2006 at the age of 27. Family and friends gathered in Charleston on Saturday, March 4, 2006 to share memories and celebrate the life of this most amazing person. His family will also have a memorial service in home state of Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Thoughts and prayers are with them. Angels exist but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them friends. T-Bone was and forever will be a friend and angel to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 10, 2006.

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Yolanda Gelo

March 17, 2008

Hi Tony,

It's mom, it is hard to believe that it is now over two years. You are so "missed" by everyone, McKenzie and I talk about you all the time. You have to stop dropping sand in her eyes from above. She's a big sister now and she told me she has to tell Rylee all about you. You know you are going to be another uncle - Meg's expecting in about a month. Yeah, that's right, Megan "I'm not ever going to have kids" I remember her words well, do you?

I miss you so much, I have tried to talk to you but I have a hard time. I'm in school and an official "Buckeye" and believe it or not I am getting really good grades. I decided on March 1, your first year of being gone, I don't call it an anniversary. It's not a day I celebrate, its a day I wearily anticipate. I miss you "BUBBALICIOUS"

Love, mom

Jim Gelo

February 27, 2007

Tony,
The year is about over,but the memories will all be in our hearts.
Time goes by so slowly,but time can do so much.This will be my last letter to you.Never forget you.You are and will alwas be the MAN.See you in my life,because your new life is alot better.
Love Dad.

December 29, 2006

Your Life is better in Heaven.
In 2007.
Dad

Yolanda Gelo

December 27, 2006

Tony, we made it through Christmas it was difficult. But, you made us stronger. Thank you for 27 almost 28 years that we were able to experience with you. You made us laugh, you made us cry. Boy, did you aggravate us. Meg & Dave & Moe, McKenzie and I will be grateful and treasure the memories that you gave us. We will see your smile, we will hear your laughter and your jokes. "YOU WILL FOREVER" be within our spirits, our minds, our souls, our bodies. Your presence will never leave us, for you will never be gone.

Love forever with all my spirit.
Your mom, Yolanda

Mary

December 26, 2006

This year we were supposed to be at Grandma's house for the last Christmas there before she moved... too late for that, she's already in another house. I hate that I missed the Christmas that actually was the "last" Christmas. Today, I wait for the phone call I get every year on this day. You never seem to forget me, you're always there! Nothing will ever be looked at or feel the same. I know now to not wait until "the next time", there may not be one. I know you'll be watching over us, you'll always be with me.... and we'll always be Grandma's favorites!!!

December 24, 2006

tony, i miss you. mckenzie misses you and talks about you all the time. she compares everyone to you. my memories of last years xmas haunts me this year.

megan

December 21, 2006

last year at this time was the last time many of us saw you.
I cherish my memories of picking you up from the airport. Staying up late playing michigan rummy with grandma on christmas. our ride back to columbus when you insisted I needed to shut up and just listen to jay-z before i started talking about things i didn't understand.
I'll miss watching you chow down on donatos and the way you twirled the 1/2" stub of hair you didn't really even have around your finger.
this time of year just isn't the same without you. no time is, i guess.

December 19, 2006

MERRY CHRISTAMS TONY I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU

Jim Gelo

December 13, 2006

Best to get this over with ,its harder than you think?Your jokes some are good some are a class act. Keep them coming. Sometimes I wish it was the 26 th of Dec.Thanks for
the victory of Michigan.Thanks for being in my life and bring things together.Just want to say Merry Christmas.Talk to you xmas eve on the phone.Love ya dad.

david

December 9, 2006

we got another heisman winner today. it sucks not being able to chit chat crap in world with you. really cant wait to catch up and see ya 30 some years........

Gabe Greer

November 28, 2006

Tony -
I'm sure you enjoyed the game last saturday . My wife wore your Ohio State hat while we watched and supported you team . I know you had to have a hand in this but both your basketball and football teams are number one right now . I can hear you giggling about that right now . Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know we are thinking about you and miss you .

Jim Gelo

November 17, 2006

Tony,

Called you Sat to let you know about Michigan week.The whole state of Ohio is going crazy.We all wish you were part of the hype.Or are you?? Miss you talking to you.
Lu Dad O H _ _

November 6, 2006

Tony Baloney Cheese Macaroni,
Miss & love you.
Aunt Stella

gabe greer

September 8, 2006

Tony -

It seems like yesterday when I told you Cassie was pregrant and please don't tell anybody , you did a pretty good of not telling(except Jim and Kyle ) . Well she is almost a month old now , I wish she could have met her uncle Tony but don't worry I tell her all about you . You haven't come in the branch to tell me how great Ohio State is going to be this year . It's going to real different this year for college football , I took it for granted that I always would be able to talk sports and life with you .I'm sorry for doing that but I promise you I'll never make that mistake again . I got your picture hanging up from our fishing trp last year with Greg , Johnnie , me you and Shawn . We caught one barrcudda ALL Day long but that trip was a great day of fun and friends . Cassie misses you just as much as I do , you know she loved to look out for her little brother . Just for you I'm going to root for you boys this weekend verus Texas , I know your going to have the best seat in the house , you never missed a Buckeye football game and I'm sure you never will . We love you and miss you .Gabe , Cassie and Mackenzie

Yolanda Gelo

September 6, 2006

Tony, I've been trying to write to you a couple days. Somehow my computer keeps messing up this site and I can't submit this. So I'll try again - are you doing this?



Six months have gone by so fast and yet so slow. It's the pain, the numbness, the thoughts that hurt deep inside. I know you are with each of us. I know that McKenzie will always have her "Uncle Tony" as her "Guardian Angel."



Tony, I am so proud of you - you made it ! down there in Charleston. You were a man, that's what Steve told me. You made yourself "A Wonderful Life" and wonderful friends.



Spoke to Gabe, he and Cassie had their baby girl. He told me you the first they told. He told me he put up the picture of you at R. E. Michels, David asked me to give it to him. He told me, he misses you everyday.



I miss you too !



Love now and forever, Mom

Jim Gelo

August 30, 2006

Tony,

Talked to David the other day he says the same thing right now.Its funny not getting your opion on sports.I still tease Megan about Ohio State same response by her Who?

Reds doing ok,maybe wild card?,Carson Palmer had a good game Monday night. Buckeyes Number 1.Do you have any thing do to with all these events??

So here it is

Talk to you long distance $2.50

Buy you an Ohio State Shirt $25.00

But to know you have alot with the above, PRICE LESS.

Go Bucks

Luv Dad

Yolanda Gelo

August 22, 2006

Tony, I went to Charleston and what I wrote before I went was wrong. I did go and see all your friends, that you loved. I was wrong, I did not say, goodbye to you. You are not gone, you are very much alive. Bubba, you are so missed by everyone those guys and gals there do love you. We will remember your "fun loving spirit." I did go over the new bridge for us.

I know you know the "saga" of this trip, we will laugh about it when I see you again. Love you forever, mom

Yolanda Gelo

August 17, 2006

Tony, it's mom I wanted to let you know I will be visiting Charleston. I am going to see all your friends that you loved. I will be saying goodbye to you and this time I will know you are gone. Bubba, you are so missed by everyone and so loved. I can never tell you how much I miss you and remember your fun loving spirit. I will drive over the new bridge for us, that will be another connection to you. I love you, mom

August 8, 2006

tony, i keep calling and calling and calling you and all i get is your voice mail. just thought you would pick up! i miss you. you were a true friend. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Yolanda Gelo

August 1, 2006

Tony, I miss you. This thing that has happened is terrible, it's so painful, so overwhelming. But, because you are gone, you have given me strength. Strength to stand up for myself and strength to survive. I can live and I can love. I can be with those who are healthy for me and walk away from those who are not. Thank you Tony, not for dying but for living. For being a wonderful, mischievous, fun loving son - your smile will be forever. Your love for life will dwell in each of us. Love forever mom, I will see you again.

Mary

July 29, 2006

TonLoc

My cousin, my best friend. There's so much to say. I miss you so much! You've taught me so much and I wish you were here to tell you about it all. This is still too much for me to take in. I love you!

Samantha

July 20, 2006

Tony-Tone...can you believe Kyle and I are about to welcome a little one into this world? I've almost figured out to the day that I got pregnant, and it was soon after we lost you...To me, I feel like this was our gift from God and you. We're so hopng for a boy. It is very important for me to have a boy b/c I feel as though your name should be incorporated. Kyle still talks about you everyday. He'll come home from work and talk about something on the job that day that reminded him of you. I hate to see everyone hurt so bad....I lost a cousin once. My best friend. She was 13 and was killed in a one car accident too. For me...I can't even walk into my grandmas house without crying. She was so young like you and it hurt so bad. I want your name in my childs name because I feel as though this all happened for a reason and this was your next step in teaching Kyle to be a man. He has been very compassionate about the whole situation and I know if you we're here, you would have pressed that compassion a little harder. We miss you and love you so much...and I know you'll be looking down on me keeping Kyle and I safe during the labor. I've trusted my life, at this point, in your hands as Kyle has so many times. Love you forever and always!

Aunt Stella

July 18, 2006

Tony, all that knew and loved you will remember how funny and cute you were! I smile everytime I think about you, and even during the busiest time of my day, I think about you and how much I wish I could have hugged you one more time.

June 25, 2006

I won't ever forget you.

Yolanda Gelo

May 27, 2006

Hi Tony, I'm doing better - it's been so difficult. I so want to talk to you and get your advice. My counselor said from what I have told him about you, "you loved life." He said from your pics I've showed him, "you had a light heart" meaning you were "free and happy." You made it down in Charleston and were "HAPPY" for me to take that from you - for all of us to take that from your life and to remember that. I am so "THANKFUL" that I did not take anyone's advice and make you move out. I will always have the first 25 years of your 28 years to "cherish." I enjoyed making you mac n' cheese, taco's,enchilada's, beans, rice and tortillas' and of course steaks. Tony you "are the best" as McKenzie and Victor tell me. I was asked by my counselor, "What do I want to take from your life?" I told him, "I want to live like you did." You did not have lot of material "stuff," you did not have what the world, what people think we are to have, what they strive for and are never happy. You worked hard, yes - but you loved your" job," your "boss" and your "friends" in Charleston and Ohio and Kenzie, Meg, Dave & Moe, me, Vic, grandma and Jen. Thank you "Tony" for showing us that life is what we make it and making me proud to have you for a "son." Love mom

Paula Mycoff

May 24, 2006

Tony - I did not know you well but remember you very well. I will never forget and neither will my grandson, our visit many years ago while you kids were still at home. You made an instant friend forever when you brought out your "Legos" for my grandson to play with. You were witty and funny even then. I know your mom misses you so much as do all of your friends and family. Keep watch over your Mom, Megan and David.

Maureen Stemen (Hartigan)

May 15, 2006

To The Gelo Family:

How I miss you all! Tony's crossing over totally surprised me. He will always be "My little Toeknee". I will always remember Tony cutting my dad's grass and turning the shade of red only the Gelo kids could.

I have a picture of Tony and my dog Oliver. Ollie passed recently too. I hope Tony will play "red ball" with Ollie from time to time.

I wish I got to hang out with Tony one more time.

I miss you all - Yolanda, Megan, Dave,Uncle Victor, and my little Toeknee. My heart is breaking.

Yolanda Gelo

May 15, 2006

Tony, it's probably selfish on my part. But, you were the only one I didn't hear from on Mother's Day, so it was good and bad. McKenzie made it fun for a couple hours, we played Princess Belle and Prince Charming and she named their baby boy "Tony" and the girls are "Pinkie" and "Sparkles". We made a video (with your camera) she was singing "Surbibor" not Survivor. You taught her well (and Dave & Moe) she knows her music and has an eclectic taste, also. We miss you so very much. Love mom

Yolanda Gelo

May 6, 2006

Hi Tony,

I miss you so much. It's so hard, I just want to talk to you. I know I didn't see you or talk to you everyday, But, I knew you were still there - in Charleston. Now your not there or here - "I miss you so." I look at your pictures everyday, I wear your robe everyday. I have even started to listen you your music (rap, who would believe that). Kind of like Sam wrote- she wouldn't let Kyle play some while she was around. Listening to it brings back memories, you had -no you have an eclectic taste for music from Marvin to Dave Matthews to Fugazi to Snoop & the Wu Tang - it was all you. And that's what we all love about you. You were not afraid to be "who you were" and "you enjoyed life." Thank you for being a "wonderful pain in the neck (nicely put) son, brother to Meg and Dave, brother-in-law to Moe and the "best uncle to McKenzie." Love forever and ever and ever. See you in Charleston, in Columbus and even in Lima and especially in heaven. Mom

May 5, 2006

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

D Gelo

May 2, 2006

What's up Tony?

Funny things are happening, "since you've been gone." The reds are doing very well. My trip to Colorado was tight you'd be even prouder knowing that we went out there and didnt quit. It was good to let you go out there and push you away on the other side of the mountains, out west. "You're gone till November." Your brother, David

Yolanda Gelo

May 2, 2006

Hi Tony



It doesn't seem real to me, I'm still in a daze. Two months have gone by and I don't know what to do. Dave told me of a song Kyle & Sam told him of by Fort Minor. Bubba I play it over and over. Where'd you go, I miss you so seems like its been forever since you've been gone. Please come back home. Please come back home. As Uncle Victor says "I need you" Love mom

Mary

April 30, 2006

I miss you. I love you. I can't express it enough. I want to call you and talk to you about everything that's going on, instead I can only leave a voicemail. I can't wait until you call me back! Love you.. your Lil' Cousin... your Baby Girl!

megan green

April 27, 2006

a new day is here, again, without you. your always my brother, and always in my mind. thanks for all the memories. love megan

April 26, 2006

happy birthday tony.. i love you

megan green

April 26, 2006

It's still our birthday. You're still not here. I'm ok with a haunting. Just not while I'm in the shower that's gross.

miss you

asalam alakeim, my brother

Jennifer Loudenback

April 26, 2006

Hi Tony.. it's your cousin Jennifer. I didn't get to really know you for very long, but i know you're in a better place looking down on everyone. Happy Birthday. I love and miss you.



love

Jennifer

moe g

April 26, 2006

Here is a big shout out to you ....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!! I screamed it as loud as i could. i hope you heard it. mckenzie and i are sending up some balloons later tonight so you can have a great party up there. She also made you a card with your name on it and inside there is a picture she drew of you dressed up as an angel with a great rainbow behind you..thought you would want to know about it. we will burn it tonight as well, so look for it in one of your pockets. a day has not gone by where mckenzie,dave or i doesnt talk about you. we miss you much. its just not the same with out you.

moe

p.s. looking forward to any tricks that you play on us. Go reds!!!

April 26, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

megan green

April 26, 2006

Today is currently the second worst day of my life. For the first time in my now 28 years of life I have spent our birthday further way from you then ever before. I can't call you nor will you ever call me. I hope where ever you are, the ocean is blue, vast and calm. The fish are large and always biting. May you never need sunscreen again. Let me know what that's like! Happy birthday tony. 28 sucks!

Mary Ryan

April 26, 2006

Happy Birthday Cuzzo!

Every day is hard, but today is one of the hardest. I can't explain how much I miss you. To not be able to call you and say Happy Birthday just like you did for me a few months ago is one of the worst feelings.

I regret not coming to see you in Charleston. I wish I would have stopped talking about it and just did it. We have SO many memories. You introduced me to so many things and so many different ways to look at things. You are my music guru and no one can ever take that place. No one knows music like you.

I can remember sitting in Victor's room listening to music we weren't allowed to listen to. I remember spending almost a whole week watching Twin Peaks just before I moved to FL. I miss those days. I can't wait to have them back.

I hope you don't feel that I took you for granted. I hope you know how important you are to me. If I ever made you feel different, I'm sorry!

I love you... Happy Birthday! I'm sure Nana O is making you some chorizo & homemade tortillas, and Grandpa is getting ready to take you fishing (maybe even to McDonald's!!)

Keep smiling down on us. Love you!

Jim Gelo

April 26, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY



LUV

DAD

Yolanda Gelo

April 26, 2006

We will always have you in our hearts.

Yolanda Gelo

April 26, 2006

Happy 28th Birthday Tony its now 12:01 a.m. April 26th. Tony, I never ever thought I would have had twins. But, I did and the two of you were expected on April 28th (which is Greg's birthday) but I guess you were ready to come into this world and our lives. You said once when I told people that you were 6 minutes younger than Megan, it was because you kicked her out. Bubba, it hurts so bad and I miss you so much. We miss you so much. McKenzie asked if we had Jesus' phone number so we could call you. I will keep you alive in our lives and forever in her memory. She will remember her "Uncle Tony" her "favorite uncle."

I love you Bubba

I'm attaching a pic of you and Kenzie and one of you sleeping peacefully - I will always remember how peacefully you were sleeping the last time I saw you in Charleston.

Love forever and ever and forever. Mom

david gelo

April 25, 2006

Happy Birthday Tony.

I got something for your birthday.

It was from mom.

I'll tell you much later.

I'm okay with you being gone.

It's better in heaven with you there. Gives us all something down here to look forward to.

I am traveling out west this weekend and I'll be in the Denver airport if you want I'll get a Nuggets shirt. Bye.

megan green

April 24, 2006

2 days and counting.



I miss you more than you will ever know. We had a lot of good conversations the week up to your death. I wish I would have said more. I wish I could have done more. I wish I could have taken away what pain your feeling. I hope your pain is gone. I hope you know what you meant to me. I am sorry if I ever hurt you or forced my opinion on you.

What a selfish process this is. I, I, I.



The lead up to our birthday sucks. I would have called you by now to inform you of what I had all ready purchased. I would have told you to look out for a package. We would have made each other guess what we got one another. After 5 attempts one of use would eventually give in and just tell the other. What silly games we played.

Needless to say I didn't buy you anything this year. Don't be mad.

Instead, I propose a new game.

I will secretly wish to buy you the ultimate present. Something you've always wanted, something that money or my wallet cannot put a price tag on. I will always wish you one present for every birthday you will ever miss. You'll have 5 attempts. I hope one day to tell you what I've wished.

love,

your sis

Kyle and Sam

April 22, 2006

Happy Birthday from your friends down in Charleston....WE miss you...hope your drinkin all the beer and eatin all the food you can up there on your birthday! Make it a special one...and try and win that game your dad was talkin bout! Love you always

Jim Gelo

April 21, 2006

Hi Tony,

Lot of poeple and I mean alot of poeple have said alot of good things about you.Looking back,you made every ones life a lot better.Miss all your jokes and talking sports.

Your in a better place,fishing or having the best seats in any sporting event you choose.

Saturday is the Scarlet and Gray game in Columbus and knowing you,Your be there dotting the I.

It been 881 since Michigan has beatin us.

I know I ask why? And thiers never a good reason why your gone.I guess the answer is in Gods time. Happy Bithday Love you.



Love Dad

dave gelo

April 21, 2006

rip tony

Yolanda Gelo

April 18, 2006

Hi Tony, it's mom. Bubbalicious, I think about you every second of the day. I call your cell so that I can hear your voice.

Your muffled "Yes this is Tony, I can't get to the phone (uhm) leave a name and a mesage and I'll get back to you, bye."

I miss you so much, I love you so much.



Tony Gelo (George Bailey) I'll love you till the day I die.



Mom

Tier Ryan

April 15, 2006

I love you Tony and I'm happy to know you're happy with Jesus. I miss you!

moe g

April 13, 2006

i love you tony! i miss you dearly. you will always be in my thoughts. i am forever heart broken. lets go reds!!!!

megan green

April 11, 2006

Every day that has passed has been harder but somehow easier than the last. Music doesn't sound the same and the Golden Girls are just plain creepy without you there to laugh with. There have been so many times that I hear somthing funny or see something I know only you'd appreciate and it hurts to know that I can't call and share those funny tidbits with you anymore. I miss you brother.

Samantha and Kyle

April 7, 2006

Hey Tony....just wanted to check in and let you know how much we miss you! Kyle and I still kinda mope, Kyle more than me..but I hurt just seeing him, and Greg, and John, and Stacie hurt so bad! Everyday seems to get easier for Kyle until he runs into something that reminds him of you...I wish you coulda got me into Kanye West...I remember when you used to make fun of me cuz I couldn't stand Kanye....you made that CD for Kyle and I refused to let him listen to it....Now I feel like I missed out on a part of you when I do hear it...and it sucks...We miss you and Love You! See you in the clouds...up there not here! LOL! I hope you watching down on us and helpin us in the best ways you can...Look out for you mom and sis and David! We miss them asmuch as we miss you! Love You Always and Forever!

gabe greer

April 6, 2006

Tony -

I can see your sense of humor . First thing you do is getting the big man upstairs to knock my Devils out in the sweet sixteen . I know your were giggling about that but then somehow you get him to let Jim's Gators win the whole thing . That's got your fingerprints all over that one. We got college football coming up and I can't wait to see what's next .I still expect you to walk in here anyday and tell me one of the Charleston heating and air adventures . I just wanted you to know how much we love you and miss you . Don't think that I have forgotten we I get up there you still going to teach me how to make a chimichanga . Gabe Greer

David Gelo

March 28, 2006

Tony,



I just noticed that an ANONYMOS friend keeps this site running till 2007. That is so awesome alone, I arrogantly think in God's master plan that this whole life thing is a bit messed up. Yet, with you getting the chance to move on to the better plan, I really looked forward to seeing you and what you have been up to. I am really not enjoying this new world with out you, but with "anonymous" out in the world I still feel hope. We really miss you and hopefully the summer will be the bittersweet summer we all really need. Your big, stronger, better, funner, smarter, cooler, did I say strong like Superman and I still can kick your butt and pinn you to the ground & you owe me a game of college football even though you beat me 52 to 7 the last time we played and by the way the Buckeyes are on NCAA 07 cover. Sweet.

bye for now. your brother.

Sheila Torres

March 24, 2006

Tony,

One thing I will miss about you will be that infectious laugh you had. Even as I am writing this I can hear you laugh. I feel truly blessed to have been able to see you at Christmas. Had I known that that would be the last time I would be able to hug you, I would have held on to you a lot longer.

Forever in my heart...

Aunt Sheila

Staci B

March 24, 2006

Everyday I hear the knock on the wall to wake John up. I expect to open the door to see him walking down the hall. I made chorizo last Saturday and thought about Tony-Tone-Tone with every bite. My little buddy, my little bro - I miss you. I feel you in my heart and know you're up there watching out for us. Love you much.



PS - Maestro & Teddy miss their Uncle Tony's treats from the table.

"Staaaaaci, the dogs are barking"

Armando McKnight

March 19, 2006

P.S.S.

Be on the lookout for "FATTY CUTS" Barber Shop in 2007. In rememberence of Tony Gelo.

1978 AMG Forever.

Love Mondo

Armando Mcknight

March 19, 2006

FATTY! A lot of folks in Charleston knew him as T-Bone, but Tony had two brothers in Columbus that tagged him as Fatty due to his desire to eat constantly(preferably mac and cheese.) We shared many a giant bowl with two forks and an appetite. I truly care for this man and he will be missed terribly. Though I never made it to visit him after he moved our bond was never broken, and Im sure when we meet again we'll pick up right where we left off.WU-TANG IN THE SPEAKERS AND A BOX OF MAC AND CHEESE!FATMAN FOREVER! I LOVE YOU MAN.

Armando McKnight

"MONDO"

P.S. All your homies in the CO miss you dog.See you when the sun goes down. SWEET DREAMS

Stella Ryan

March 15, 2006

Tony Bologny, Cheese Macaroni!

Tony, you have always been so special to me, and you always will. I will always remember when you were little knocking you down and covering you with kisses. The last time I did it was only a few years ago! The funny thing is that you let me. Love always & forever in my thoughts, Aunt Stella

Jeff Ryan

March 14, 2006

I've always said that I love the Gelo children as if they were my own. I also miss them as if they were mine. Now i grieve as if he's mine. It doesn't matter where i am, when I think about Tony, I cry and laugh at the same time.(What's up with that??) He was always smiling. I love him so much. I miss him so much. Tony , I'll see you later. Uncle Jeff

Mary Ryan

March 14, 2006

I don't have a childhood memory that doesn't include you Tony. We're not just cousins, more like brother and sister. You are forever in my heart. I will always be your Baby Girl! I miss you and I love you!

To everyone in Charleston... Thank You for taking such good care of my cousin and taking him in as if he were your own family. For that I am forever grateful!

megan green

March 13, 2006

Tony, you were my twin brother, my best friend, and I will miss you always. -love megan



To all of the people who's lives have been touched by Tony you have my love and support. Thanks for looking out for my baby brother.

maureen Gelo

March 12, 2006

anytime i hear the name charleston, the first thing i think of is tony. good times , and good memories. tony started out as being the brother of a guy i liked. and as time went by he became my brother too. i miss the little , big guy. he was so funny then and is still now. i am so proud of him and how he became who he was today. mckenzie will always miss her uncle but know just how special he was and how much he loved her.



love your sis, moe

David Gelo

March 12, 2006

Dear friends of the lowcountry,



I am forever in debt to your love.



never enough thank you's.

Please write me.

In love,

Tony's blood brother, David

Go Buckeyes! Go South Carolina!

Jim Townsend

March 11, 2006

Not a day has gone by since Tony left us that I haven't thought of him. He still makes me laugh and cry, sometimes both. I'll remember him as a good friend, good cook and a good roommate.

I'm glad he had such a wonderful, close family. He often spoke of his twin sister, Megan - his Mom, Yolanda - and his bro David. I'll miss him like he was my own little brother.

Peace Out, Tony,

Jim

Sheley Napier

March 11, 2006

My prayers are with you all. May God keep and comfort you.



with love,

Kyle and Sam

March 11, 2006

Thank you Mrs. Gelo for bringing such a wonderful person into this world to guide Kyle through his life. I have very strong beliefs now that that was why God brought Tony into this world. I thank you for all the wonderful gifts that Tony has brought into our lives. Kyle and I are both very glad to have met all of you wonderful people. There will always be a spot in our heart for T-BONE...and "3 o'clock Tony" as Kyle would put it! LOL! We love ya'll and miss ya'll!

gabe & cassie greer

March 10, 2006

Altough we were out of the country when this tragedy happened . Tony was in our hearts and prayers the whole time . He will be missed greatly and a day won't go by without something reminding us off him . I'm sorry we were not able to attend the celebration of his life this past Saturday but rest assured we will carry his memory forever and his love of Ohio State I will wear his hat proudly. Our love and prayers are with the family . Gabe and Cassie Greer

The best chorizo chef ever. We love you T-Bone

March 10, 2006

Yolanda Gelo

March 10, 2006

March 10, 2006



I want to thank the people of Charleston for giving my son Tony, "T-Bone" a fulfilling life. He was in Charleston for only six yrs. He told me a couple weeks ago he was finally "happy." Special thanks to Greg & Christi, CW & Mindy, John & Staci, Jim, Steve, and to Sam and Kyle. We will now have great memories of a "kid" who made us laugh.



Thanks to all at Harbor Lites ( Jen & Marion & Pam) for welcoming Tony and for loving him.



You will always be in my heart and in my prayers.



Tony's mom

Yolanda Gelo



  

Yolanda Gelo (Gahanna, OH)

Yolanda Gelo

March 10, 2006

I want to thank the people of Charleston for giving my son Tony, "T-Bone" a fulfilling life. He was in Charleston for only six yrs. He told me a couple weeks ago he was finally "happy." Special thanks to Greg & Christi, CW & Mindy, John & Staci, Jim, Steve, and to Sam and Kyle. We will now have great memories of a "kid" who made us laugh.



Thanks to all at Harbor Lites ( Jen & Marion & Pam) for welcoming Tony and for loving him.



You will always be in my heart and in my prayers.



Tony's mom

Yolanda Gelo

Debbie Klein

March 9, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tony. I hope you have the framed artwork (drawing of all the kids) that you loved, so you can hold those precious memories close in your heart. I have great memories of a fun loving Tony to hold on to myself. May the Lord bless you all and give you strength in this dark time of your life. I love you all.

Melanie, Joshua Pottter

March 9, 2006

Yolanda , Megan, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Tony was a good guy(Joshua says). He will be missed. Love in Christ, The Potters...Joshua, Melanie, Caleb, Megan, & little one on the way.

Jennifer & Bruce Worful

March 9, 2006

We are so very sorry for your loss. Tony will be missed by all. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

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