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Anthony DeStefano Obituary
ANTHONY "TONY" DESTEFANO
September 4, 1934 November 28, 2020
Anthony "Tony" DeStefano, 86, of Colorado Springs, passed away on Saturday, 28 November. He was born on 4 September 1934 in North Providence, Rhode Island to Anthony Daniel DiStefano and Carmina (Palombo) DiStefano. After graduating from North Providence High School, he joined the U.S Air Force and was sent to Syracuse University to learn Russian. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Rose Mary Benz. They were married in Syracuse Assumption Catholic Church on 17 December 1955. After his military service, Tony joined the National Security Agency and spent over 30 years continuing to serve this nation. Tony was predeceased by his son Anthony. He is survived by his wife Rose Mary, and his children, Ann DeStefano, Michael DeStefano (Robin) of Maryland, Mark DeStefano (Barbara), Chris DeStefano (Beth) and Mary Forcinito (Brian) all from Colorado Springs. He also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tony enjoyed spending time with his large family and will be fondly remembered for his fatherly wisdom, wonderful Italian cooking skills and sense of humor. Due to COVID, there will be a private family Mass for Burial and internment.
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Esther
December 8, 2020
I would like to pay my respects to the family. May God's peace be with you during this time. I worked with Robin and Mike DeStefano in Hawaii from 1998-2002.
Gwendolyn Endsley
December 8, 2020
Rose Mary, all your friends in TOPS CO #254 are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Ken and Kathy Allen
December 8, 2020
Ken and Tony worked together at NORAD years ago. We are sad to hear of his passing and heartfelt wishes go to his family!
Jerrilynn Nelson
December 6, 2020
I only met Tony a few times but he was always a very kind and happy man who loved his family with all his heart.
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Cathy Short
December 6, 2020
Our thought and prayers are with you. Praying God gives you strength and peace. Don & Cathy Short
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