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Anthony Strozzo Obituary

SAVANNAH & BROOKLET, Ga. - Mr. Anthony "Tony" Strozzo, age 82, died Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, at Hospice Savannah. Tony was born in 1929 in Jamestown, N.Y., and moved to Brooklet, Ga., with his family in 1930. The Strozzo family, along with the DiNitto family, founded the St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Statesboro. Tony resided in Savannah most of his life and had a home on the family farm in Brooklet, where he spent much of his time. He became a Boilermaker in 1957 and taught welding for 27 years. Tony was a master welder and builder, who had the ability to weld anything made of metal. He was a charter member of the Marine Rescue Squadron 2-A, Savannah, Ga., for over 50 years. Tony loved people and animals and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed his time of talking and helping others. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Fortunato and Maria Strozzo; two sisters, Mary Galibert and Ellen Matthews; two brothers, Jerry Strozzo and Sal Strozzo; and a great-grandchild, Ashlyn Cowart.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Allen Strozzo of Savannah; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Paul LeFebvre of Brooklet; three grandchildren and their spouses, Anthony and Marianne LeFebvre of Brooklet, Laura and Barry Cowart of Statesboro and Jennifer and Craig Sapp of Ellabell; four great-grandchildren, Emily and Charlie LeFebvre and Abbie and Andrew Cowart; a brother and sister-in-law, Dominic and Joyce Strozzo of Brooklet; a sister, Ann Strozzo of Columbus, N.C.; other family members, Matthew Dungin and Jordan Miles; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Tim McKeown officiating. Interment will be in the Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro.
Pallbearers will be Brett Allen, Butch DiNitto, Paul DiNitto, Andrew Strozzo, Tim Strozzo and Benny Strozzo.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squadron 2-A and Boilermakers Local 26, Savannah, Ga.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Savannah or the Marine Rescue Squadron.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, April 1, 2011
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Published by Statesboro Herald from Mar. 31 to Apr. 8, 2011.

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Patty & Jim Hildreth

April 4, 2011

Aunt Bonnie,

We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Tony's death. We wish you and all of your family (Maria, Paul and all the grands) comfort in the memories you have of Uncle Tony. He was always so happy and made us laugh. Jim & I always enjoyed our visits with you and Uncle Tony and we are still enjoying the fish fryer he made for us. We will continue to pray for all of you. Love you all, Patty & Jim.

Lisa Nance -Barnes

April 2, 2011

Mrs. Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with u during this difficult time. I will always remember fishing in y'alls pond when I was a little girl with LaLa and always seeing him at the bluff.... We will miss u Mr. Tony!!

Mrs. Oleta Robertson

April 2, 2011

Maria and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rollene Tucker

April 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Rollene, Lance, and Neena

George R. Weeks

March 31, 2011

I worked with Tony at Sav.Machine for many years.A friend to everyone.Visited with him at the Labor Day outing,didn't know he was ill.He was a great man and friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless each of you.

Burnice Crews

March 31, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

March 31, 2011

Bonnie & family
So very sorry to hear of Tony's death
Paul Helmly and I were just talking about White Bluff and the Strozzo's the other day Tony was such a fun person, always upbeat
Kay Bart (formerly Redmond)

Debra Haymans

March 31, 2011

Sorry for your loss. My father, George Fox, was also a member of the MRS at coffee bluff and I remember your dad and going to cookouts over at the marina. We lived over on rivers end drive.

tommy pevey

March 31, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss.May God bless you and your family.

March 31, 2011

Ms Bonnie, Benny , Joyce and family. So sorry to hear about Mr Tony. He was always happy and smiling. Everyone with Braswell's Food Co send there condolence and well wishes. Regards, Penny Coffey

tommy pevey

March 31, 2011

mrs. bonnie, we are sorry to hear about tony. i put off going to visit him, as most of us do , we think there will always be a tomorrow.though i didn't always agree with him, i respected him. tony made the boilermakers outages the best there was, and some body will have to do some hard work to keep it going-if it is possible.if ther is any thing sarah and i can every do for you and your family, just gave us a call. may GOD BLESS YOU
TOMMY AND SARAH PEVEY

Tammie Smith

March 31, 2011

Bonnie and Maria, I am so sorry to hear about Tony. He was a good man and father and he will be missed by all that knew him. Love to you all.

March 31, 2011

ms. bonnie,
after retiring from the boilermakers i didn't stay in touch with tony, and it was not because i live in baxley.some of have a way of putting off things till tomorrow--and visiting him is one i will have to live with.i didn't always agree with him, but i respected him.he made the boilermakers annual outing become the best it had every been,and it will takesome hard work for anyone to follow in his shoes.if sarah and i can do any thing for you and your family please feel free to call us. you are in our prayers. tommy & sarah pevey

Dixie Estill Chavis

March 31, 2011

Maria, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the memories.

David Riggins

March 31, 2011

Ms Bonnie & Family
We are sure sorry to hear of Tonys' passing. We have some great memories of shrimp/crab boils over on Whitebluff. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David & Beth Riggins

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