Anthony D'Orazio

Anthony D’Orazio, 71, of Firestone, died July 6, 2015 in Loveland, CO. He was born June 13, 1944 in Frederick, Colorado, the son of Joseph and Mary (DeSantis) D’Orazio. A Renaissance man he was both the class Valedictorian and an All-State Football player. He was a 1962 graduate of Erie High School. After graduation he went on to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder, for three years.

Rusty worked in the hard drive business for a number of years. He was a sales manager of Marshall Industries in Seattle, Washington. For the past 30 years he has been in the auto sales business, largely with the Ford Dealerships.

He is survived by his significant other of 14 years, Judith Gilmer of Firestone. He is also survived by his sons Michael (Barbara Saak) D’Orazio of Norco, CA and Joseph D’Orazio of Lafayette, CO, and his daughter Ann D’Orazio of Albuquerque, NM. He is further survived by his brother Joseph (Lola) D’Orazio of Loveland and his sister Virginia D’Orazio of Thornton, CO as well as three grandchildren: Angel, Ariel and Rand D’Orazio along with several beloved nieces and nephews.

Cremation has been entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Howe Mortuary Chapel in Longmont.

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