Anthony "Tony" M. DeStefano

Anthony  “Tony” M. DeStefano, 61, of Altoona, PA., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by his family. 

Tony was born on December 14, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Margaret Brown DeStefano-Dalby and the late Joseph DeStefano. 

In addition to his parents, Tony is preceded in death by a brother David DeStefano. 

Tony is survived by the love of his life Tracie Nail DeStefano whom he married on January 11, 2014 in Altoona, PA., his children; Anthony M. DeStefano, Jewelen P. DeStefano, Diamond L. DeStefano, his siblings; Robert Grassmeyer, Sherri (Steve) Babbiss of Tuckerton, NJ., Cathy DeStefano Cogan, Angela DeStefano of Florida, his grandchildren; Cassius M. DeStefano, Daylin C. DeStefano, Ryder Z. DeStefano, Maxson J. DeStefano, Iris C. DeStefano, many nieces and nephews including a special Nephew Hunter J. Cogan. 

Tony was a 1981 graduate of Altoona High School. He worked for North American Communications as a Computer Operations Specialist, before retiring after 35 years. Tony loved spending time with his family, especially shooting pool with his wife, Tracie at the bar. He loved playing his music very loud, as Tony can be described by many as an audiophile. He loved playing the guitar and collecting knives and guns. Tony gave in death as he gave in life as an organ donor, a final act of kindness.   

Friends will be received from 2-4 PM and 6-8PM Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in the Santella Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 am Thursday, March 20, 2025 with Pastor Shaun Wertz at the Axe & Santella Family Chapel, 1534 4th Street., with a Burial at Grandview Cemetery immediately following. 

Memorial Contributions can be sent in Tony's name to the Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.

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