He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances M. Kickirillo, his beautiful daughters and their husbands, Kim and Chris Pollard of Pittsburg, TX, and Kelly and Frank Vrla of Dallas. His beloved grandchildren, Ashley and husband, Daniel Busby, Kristina and husband, Jerod Post, Kyle Vrla and wife, Sarah, Chad Vrla and wife, Jenna. His treasured great-grandchildren, Emmie Jo and Christopher Busby, William, Max and Lilly Post, Jackson and Sadie Vrla, and Easton and Baby Boy (expected in June) Vrla.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Inez Kickirillo, his brother, Don Kickirillo and sister, Joann Lindsey.
Tony was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 29-year member of Elks Lodge #71. He was a 2 time “Elk of the Year” and “Elk Officer of the Year”. He served as Trustee for the Elks Lodge for five years. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, golfing and helping others.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home on Garland Road with a Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 29th at Calvary Hill North Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with a Mausoleum entombment immediately following. Due to COVID-19, there will not be a reception.
