YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Anthony “Tony” B. DiVito, 60, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a brave two year battle with kidney cancer.
Tony was born on September 26, 1960 in Youngstown as the only child of the late Lorenzo and Betty “Joann” McGarry DiVito.
Tony graduated from Struthers High School in 1979 and the Police Academy in 1990.
Struthers High School Alumni Tribute
He was the deputy sheriff of Mahoning County for 21 years. He loved his job and the many friendships he had made there.
He was a professional wrestler for the WWF, where he was named “T Bonezz”.
Tony was a member of FOP Lodge 141 and the Spaghetti Club.
In his spare time, Tony enjoyed the swimming pool and spent time with family and friends. He was really a family man.
Tony will always fondly remember the love of his life, the former Sherry Trolio, whom he married on September 18, 2004 in Mill Creek Park; Stepchildren, Kristin Beeson and Jerry (Molly) Beeson; Sister-in-law, Mark (Nancy) Trolio, Rose (Chris) Albrecht, Joe (Charlotte) Trolio, and Michael Trolio; Aunts and uncles, Sandy and Tom Heydle, Patty and Tom Hoffman and Sally Higham; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and his beloved dog Petey.
Family and friends can call the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Sheriff Jerry Greene and the entire Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department for the kindness and compassion shown to Tony and the family during his illness.
Family and friends can visit the Book of Memories below www.rossifunerals.com to offer condolences to Tony’s family.
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A TV Tribute will air Wednesday June 9 at the approximate times of 5:17 am on WKBN, 8:39 am on FOX, 5:21 pm on WYTV, and 6:35 pm on MyYTV.
