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Anthony DiFazio Obituary

Anthony "Tony" DiFazio passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 94.

Tony is survived by his brother; Salvatore (MaryLu), two sons; Ron (Pam) and Sal, his grandchildren; Lacey (Jeremiah), Tara, Stephen (Eileen), and Alexis (Rob), as well as eight wonderful great-grand children, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife; Virgina, and his daughter-in-law; Carol.

Tony was born on June 18th, 1922 in New York to Salvatore and Lucia DiFazio. He served in the Army Air Core in the early 1940's, and was stationed in Texas where he met the love of his life, Virgina Reinhard. They later got married on August 11, 1946, and were married for almost sixty-two years! After moving to Colorado in 1950, Tony began selling Real Estate and continued to do that until he retired in 2000. He was a very loving and kind Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Husband, and will be missed by many.

The viewing will be held Thursday, December 29th from 6:00-7:30PM at Evergreen Funeral home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs Colorado 80910. The burial will be Friday, December 30th at 10:00AM at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 28, 2016.

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Barbara Miller

January 2, 2017

Ron and Sal, my thoughts and prayers are with you at your dad's passing. May all of the wonderful memories keep him in your hearts forever. Celebrate his life.

Carol Rice

December 31, 2016

Ron and Pam and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Especially when we lose the loss of a parent who showed us so much love and compassion and life's lessons. I know that God will help you thru this difficult time and remember the good times you had with Anthony. Carol Rice

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December 28, 2016

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Maryhelen Smith

December 28, 2016

While saddened to hear of Tony's passing, happy memories of times spent with him bring me comfort. I will miss his gentleness, smile, sense of humor and that twinkle in his eye. May happy memories bring comfort to his family in the coming days. I'm sure he is enjoying a glorious reunion with his beloved Virginia!

December 28, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. Please know that we are thinking of your family and our hearts go out to all of you.

Our Love, Eugene and Stephanie Quintana

Jared Krumanocker

December 28, 2016

Tony, You were a true gentleman! We will all miss you greatly.

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