Anthony Daniel Bell

It is with profound sorrow that his family shares the news that Anthony Daniel Francis Xavier Bell passed away on January 24, 2020 in Alexandria, VA, after a short illness. Tony, beloved son of Daniel and Bertha Bell, was born on December 3, 1955.

He grew up in Ventnor, attended St. James School, and was a proud alumnus of Holy Spirit, Class of 1973. After graduating from Georgetown University, Tony worked for U.S. Senator John Tunney of California. He then worked for many years for Crown Books, including opening the Houston, Texas stores, serving as District Manager for the Houston stores and eventually serving as the Regional Manager for the chain. He also managed the bookstores at Georgetown University and American University. He selflessly took leave from his career and served as caretaker for our mother as her health declined. Tony then worked for Rep. Diane Watson of California until her retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives and the Federal Election Commission.

Tony is survived by his partner Neshan Naltchayan and siblings Barbara Bennett (Fran), Kathleen Bell (Earle Williams), Stephen (Sheila), Mike, and Tina Agati (Sal). He was a doting uncle to his many nieces and nephews and to their children. Tony will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends, strong work ethic, kind and generous nature, love of politics, enthusiasm for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his fondness for slot machines.

A funeral mass will be held on February 1 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Church in Washington D.C.. Burial will be local in the spring.

Arrangements are by Murphy Funeral Homes of Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Tony's name.