Anthony Philip Cascio (Tony)
September 18, 1943 - November 10, 2024
Anthony Philip "Tony" Cascio, 81, of Metairie, Louisiana, died on November 10, 2024. He suffered a cardiac arrest and later died surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in New Orleans to Charles Rosario Cascio and Bernice Bellman Cascio, he was the second of three brothers-Charles John Cascio (Sarah Scanio) and Dennis Joseph Cascio, all who preceeded him in death. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served 3 years. An avid sportsman, he loved boating, fishing and crabbing. Known for his congenial personality, he was a favorite among his friends and family-"Funcle Anthony" was adored by his nieces Kim Cascio McLemore (Sal) and Chris Cascio Gannon (Hector), his nephew Chuck Cascio (Janet) and his great niece Callie McLemore. Tony liked the slot machines and it was on a bus trip to a local casino where he met Sheryl Klinger, his devoted girlfriend for the last 10 years of his life.
He is survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many cousins. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Philip Neri in Metairie and he is interred at Greenwood Cemetary with his mother, brother Charlie and beloved sister-in-law Sarah.
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