William Anthony "Tony" Gusti

Gusti, William Anthony “Tony”, 75, of Mechanicsville passed away on May 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Knight Gusti; father, John Henry Gusti; brother, John Henry Gusti, Jr.; and sister, Lois Ann Atkinson. Tony was a retired electrician working for Chewing & Wilmer. He was a member of the union, Local 666. Tony was most recently associated with Gusti Restaurant Equipment. Tony was a graduate of Highland Springs High School with a scholarship to the Citadel. He was recently inducted into the Wall of Fame at HSHS for his football accomplishments. Tony loved being at home with his family, friends, and of course, his pet ducks. He enjoyed being outdoors, working on his home, fishing, and yard saleing. He was well respected and admired by all. Tony was a wise man with a kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be missed dearly by all those he touched. Tony is survived by his soulmate, Doris Casey; daughters, Wynnette Porter and her husband, William, and Shawna Maria Yeaton; grandchildren, Anthony Dalton Moss; siblings, Walter Gusti (Cookie), Gwen Mickles, Joe Gusti (Robin), and Bob Gusti (Sandy); and an abundance of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 8, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA. A funeral service will be conducted at St. John’s Catholic Church, 813 W Nine Mile Rd, Highland Springs, VA on Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com. Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Richmond, VA.