Friday, May 5, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.
Derenzo, Anthony "Tony"
ANTHONY "TONY" ALPHONSE DERENZO, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Gloria Derenzo, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 63 years.
ANTHONY "TONY" ALPHONSE DERENZO, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Gloria Derenzo, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 63 years.
Besides his wife, Tony is lovingly remembered by his children: Candace and AJ Derenzo, both of Lethbridge and Cameron (Ara) Derenzo of Edmonton; five grandchildren: Braydon, Kory, Rory, Olivia and Max; five sisters: Ria (Warren) Cecchini of Vernon, BC, Kaydee Derenzo (Doug Brown) of Blairmore, Louise of Lethbridge, Diane (Taco) Hansma of Claresholm, and Deb Derenzo (Jayson Munroe) of Lethbridge; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Willemina; brother Stephen; and niece Tammy Gallamore.
Tony was born and raised in Blairmore, Alberta, on May 17, 1959.
He loved the mountains and outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting, dirt biking, golfing, camping, softball and hockey. Tony also loved to cook and entertain and would hold many dinner gatherings, including a wind-up party each year for his old timers hockey team (Red Team) which everyone looked forward to. His never-ending sense of humor and wit kept people smiling and laughing, right up to the end.
Tony enjoyed many road trips on his Harley with Gloria. One of their best trips was down the west coast to California. Tony and Gloria were blessed with many wonderful trips through their 26 years in the flooring business. He developed many long-lasting friendships and business relationships over the years and always made sure to show his appreciation to the restoration and insurance companies he dealt with during this time.
Tony hosted various jump teams at the Lethbridge Air Show for over 20 years; specifically, our own Canadian Military Jump Team, "The Sky Hawks" (Tony had their emblem tattooed on his right arm). He was an honourary member of the Sky Hawks Team, through his support and dedication to them at every Air Show in Lethbridge. Tony made sure they were well looked after.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Tony's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
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Tony was an exceptional supporter of our business for years. He is fondly remembered by many in the flooring industry and he will be greatly missed! Beaulieu Canada extends our sincerest condolences to Gloria, and to Tony's family.
Gloria, wishing you and your family the best in this time of sorrow.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we express our condolences to you all. I pray that God, who loves you, will bring you comfort in this difficult time, and that the hope that we will see those loved ones that have passed in eternity gives you peace. Our prayers are for you all.
Tony will sadly be missed, he was a big man with an even bigger heart.
To Gloria and Family: Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of Tony and are thinking of you. Take care.
Really going to miss laughing with you Uncle. Thank you for all the good times we had. I know you and Uncle Steve are cracking jokes and making fun of people right now up above also making spaghetti and meatballs with Grandma and Grampa. Love you. Jason
My sincere condolences to the Dorenzo family. Tony was a one of a kind. Always joking and making people smile. I enjoyed playing old timers hockey with him. He will be missed. God bless Tony. Rest easy my friend.
Thoughts and prayers to Gloria, Candace, AJ, Cam and family.
To Gloria and family. So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Sending our deepest condolences. Thinking of you at this time of sadness.
Tony was an exceptional man and we have great memories of his professionalism in his business. He make his customers feel like friends.