Anthony Joseph Scioly was born October 10, 1950, and died July 11, 2020. He was relentless and valiant in his battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia, but after 10+ months of treatment, he died at home under hospice care, with his family.
Tony had a distinguished academic career, graduating from the University of Washington, and the University of Michigan with a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry. He taught at Siena Heights University for more than 30 years, teaching chemistry and physics, as well as occasionally teaching Classical Greek and Latin. Tony was the Chair of the Department for many years, and served as the longest standing Chair of the Academic Standards Committee. He won the Outstanding Faculty Award in 1999. He retired in 2016, as Professor Emeritus.
But more importantly, he valued his family, and loved them generously and without reserve. If he regretted anything in his last days, it is that he won’t be here to see his grandsons graduate from high school and go on to college, or marry and have children.
He leaves behind his wife, Claudia; his daughter, Meredith (Christopher); and his grandsons, Connor and Gavin. He was cherished as a husband, father, and poppa. Forever, as long as we live, we will miss him.
There will be no service. Donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Siena Heights University, Development Office, 1247 Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221, or online at sienaheights.edu.
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