Anthony Todaro

For 33½ years, Anthony devoted his life’s work to Tobin & Rooney, Inc. in Houston, where he became a respected craftsman in plastering and ornamental work. His skilled hands helped shape the city, contributing to countless high-rise condominiums, business centers, and landmark buildings throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. Though his name may not appear on plaques or blueprints, his craftsmanship lives on in the beauty and structure of the places he helped build. One such unique design is the ornate tree in the Houston Zoo near the monkey exhibit.

Anthony enjoyed the simple pleasures of life — bowling leagues with his family, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and following his favorite sports teams. Yet, more than hobbies or work, he was defined by his heart. He was known for his sacrificial love, his willingness to give even when he had little, and a compassion that moved him to help anyone in need. Quick to forgive and rich in kindness, Anthony lived a life marked by humility and generosity. Though he may not have been wealthy by worldly standards, he was undeniably rich in Christ, and his faith was a treasure beyond anything this world could offer.

A Journey Marked by Faith, Deliverance, and Prayer

Anthony’s walk with the Lord was filled with powerful testimonies — stories of transformation, deliverance, and answered prayer, born through persistent intercession and God’s unwavering grace.

On December 2, 1999, a simple kitchen napkin, prepared by his son and anointed with oil, became an intercessory prayer cloth specifically for Anthony — asking God for deliverance from cigarettes and all sin, and for baptism in the Holy Spirit. This marked the beginning of a season of earnest prayer on his behalf.

In the years that followed, the Lord answered those petitions in profound ways:

• February 22, 2001: Anthony called his son to say he no longer desired to look at immoral material online, unable to explain the sudden change.

• April 14, 2001: After visiting his son’s home, he tossed a cigarette into the yard. His son, prompted by the Holy Spirit, retrieved it and prayed over it during morning devotions. That same day Anthony allowed prayer with oil just days before his back surgery, standing on the promise: “By His stripes we are healed.”

• January 22, 2002: After being taken to Methodist ER for anxiety and hyperventilation, Anthony announced that he no longer desired cigarettes — another answered prayer and another chain broken.

These testimonies stand as sacred reminders of God’s mercy, of prayers that prevail, and of a man whose heart opened more and more to the Lord’s transforming work.

Faithful to the End

In his latter years, even while facing significant medical challenges, Anthony remained committed to Saturday night home Bible studies, seeking fellowship, Scripture, and the presence of God. His faith deepened with time, and his desire for Heaven grew stronger than the passing fancies of this world. His life is a testimony to God’s sustaining power and to the beauty of a heart surrendered.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Tony Ross Todaro Sr. and Mary Todaro; his siblings, Catherine Bustin, Ross Todaro, and Joe Todaro; and his grandson, Blake Edward Todaro.

He is survived by his former wife, Katherine Todaro, to whom he was married for 25 years; his children, Anthonette Todaro and Tony Ross Todaro III, along with his daughter-in-law Alexis Marie Todaro; his grandchildren, Ty Alan Cloud and his wife Caitlin Cloud, Jeremiah Edward Todaro, and Jordan E’Merie Todaro; and his siblings, Paul Todaro, Lula Todaro-Watson, and Mary Todaro. He is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.