Anthony Ray Vannelli Jr.

Anthony “Tony” Ray Vannelli, Jr., was born January 3, 1981 in Longview, WA and departed this life suddenly on March 17, 2018 in Snohomish, WA. He was 37. After schooling, Tony went on to do woodworking and finish cabinetry. He was a devout Christian and loved helping teens and young adults find their faith. Tony often worked with people with significant challenges and developed deep friendships. He also enjoyed watching Drift-Racing and building Drift-Cars. Tony is survived by his mother Dorothy Vannelli, father Anthony Ray Vannelli, Sr., step-mother Meg Robsahm, sister Athena Parham and her husband Jeff, and many aunts, uncles, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth I. Smith, Lois J. Smith, Leo S. Vannelli, Jr., Doris Gail Vannelli, and step-grandparents Milton and Mary Robsahm. Tony overcame significant challenges in his youth; He turned his life around to become a better person. In so doing, he inspired others to do the same. He will be deeply missed.