Anthony “Rocky” DiSano of Boca Raton/Delray Beach passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Anthony was born in Providence, R.I. on September 16, 1939 to Joseph DiSano and Margaret Lonardo DiSano. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol Ginolfi DiSano, his childhood sweetheart whom he was married to for 57 years. He is also survived by his only child, Karen DiSano Erwin and her husband Joe Erwin of Lake Worth; his brother Richard DiSano and sister-in-law Dottie DiSano of Cranston, R.I.; his sister Diane DiSano Henderson of Cumberland, R.I.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and close friends. Anthony was predeceased by two brother-in-laws, Albert Ginolfi and Matthew Ginolfi both of Cranston, R.I. Anthony graduated from Cranston East High School in 1957 and shortly thereafter became a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Anthony started a long career in the automotive parts industry in Providence before moving to Boca Raton in 1981 where he continued in the industry in Hollywood for 32 years. Anthony was an avid golfer who loved to play with family and friends, he was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton, and he loved the Seminoles of Florida State University where his daughter and son-in-law graduated from. Anthony will forever be remembered as a kind, gentle, and selfless person; and he was deeply devoted to his family.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 14th at St. Jude Catholic Church located at 21689 Toledo Road in Boca Raton. The Visitation will be later that afternoon from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Babione Funeral Home East Chapel located at 1100 North Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
DONATIONS
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18