Anthony James Foster

Anthony was born on March 24, 1979, in Miami, Florida to Paul and Teri Foster. The fourth of six children, he deeply cherished his large, close-knit Italian American family and often spoke fondly of his idyllic childhood. As a young man, he enjoyed playing baseball, making and listening to music, and camping with his brothers and many friends.

After attending Kennesaw State University, Anthony brought his talents to a variety of pursuits, from computer coding to restaurant ownership. A gifted cook, he was especially known for his New York–style pizza and Southern Italian cuisine. Among his favorite dishes were the meatballs and lasagna made from his grandmother’s treasured family recipes. For seven years, Anthony was the owner and operator of his family’s restaurant, San Vito’s, in Woodstock, Georgia. He later moved into the restaurant-equipment industry where his keen business sense and talent for negotiation served him well. He loved spreadsheets, strategy, and finding the smartest way to make something work. In recent years, he returned to pizzerias, throwing dough and making amazing pies which came so naturally to him.

Anthony loved being the life of the party, but some of his happiest moments were spent simply sitting around a campfire, talking, laughing, and debating into the early hours of the morning. He felt things deeply and lived with passion. Whether the subject was politics, freedom, music, or faith, there was never any doubt about where Anthony stood. He wore his heart on his sleeve and could be remarkably sensitive and caring. He also defended his convictions with equal passion and was never afraid of a spirited debate.

Music was woven into Anthony’s life. You could often hear it blasting from his car speakers as he happily sang along to Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mark Knopfler, Sublime, Meat Puppets, and many more. Music was one of the ways Anthony expressed himself most freely, and those who loved him will always remember the energy and joy it brought him.

Anthony’s two sons, Isaac and Gabriel, were his greatest joy, and he loved them dearly. From the time they were young, he was very involved in their lives—reading to them, sharing what he knew, and teaching them how to fix cars. He often said that they were the best thing he had ever done. Anthony also carried a sincere and enduring hope for a future relationship with his young daughter, Raeanne.

Anthony was a man of intense passion and deep faith who fought courageously through many of life’s storms. Though the final chapter of his journey was marked by struggle and heartbreak, his belief in Jesus remained with him. In the end, by the loving grace of our Savior, the Lord made His peace known to Anthony, who saw with a renewed heart the truth the enemy had long tried to hide from him. His family finds profound comfort in knowing that the Lord held Anthony’s heart through every struggle and in the promise of Revelation 7:16–17: “And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”

Anthony’s vibrant spirit, his music, his unmistakable presence, and his fierce love for his family will never be forgotten. Anthony has now traded his earthly illnesses and struggles for eternal strength. Though his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, his family takes comfort in knowing that he now rests securely in the arms of his Savior.

Anthony is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Teri Foster. He is survived by his father, Paul Foster; his sons, Isaac Foster and Gabriel Foster, and his daughter, Raeanne. He also leaves behind his siblings, Nicole Foster Parramore, Greg Foster, Chris Foster, Michael Foster, and Monica Foster Olivastri, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Service Information:

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Anthony’s life will be held on Monday, August 24th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell, Georgia.