Going through some old emails from our days at work together, thought about all the great times we shared.  Just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten.  

Thank you for being a good colleague, a great father, a good man, and even better friend, thinking about you today...miss you buddy.

Los

This family has always been part of my life. I remember Tony as a 6 y.o. boy playing over at our house with my brother.  I have been away from Buffalo a long time, but feel sad to think of Tony's loss. I hope the family can find continued peace...God bless you Tony. Say hi again to your mom and dad for me.

Dearest Tony, 

As the first anniversary of your death is approaching, I can hardly believe it's almost a year since you departed for heaven.  

I think about you every day, you will ALWAYS be in my heart.

I love you forever...
G

.... PB&J.... Thank you for making my heart smile. I will always appreciate that I got the chance to make yours smile for a little while... Cheers!

I remember just having graduated from college and was job searching like crazy... Tony hired me and to this day I can honestly say that he was the best boss I've ever had... He taught me so much about the Christian faith and gave really great advice on life. He was not only my boss but an incredible friend. I still think about you time to time and am still shocked that you have passed. I know with all my heart that you are in heaven looking down on everyone. You have been a blessing not only to me but to so many others. You always cared about your coworkers in such a way that it was enjoyable coming to work. Thank you for everything and my condolences to his family whom he loved so dearly, especially his kids Alexis and Alex. God Bless my friend... You will be missed!!

Tony I was thinking about you today, and Missing our evening chats. I miss you.
Love always,
Denise Rsatelli Smith

My prayers and thoughts go you to you Tony.  Thank you very much for being there for so many people who needed a good word in their life.  

I am glad to have known you in my life as a colleague, fellow father, and friend.  

You have left a legacy and those who you have touched - they will always remember your voice.

Every time I see a fast bike or cool sports car I will think of you.

My prayers to your family Tony....

You will be missed but never forgotten.

Good bye buddy....Los

I can't believe that you are gone. I haven't seen you in about 10 yrs or so, the days just run together, but we were together for a couple of yrs or so. For some reason I thought about you a lot yesterday & I decided to look you up & I found this.I was sadden to see this. We loved each other for a while. I was really happy those yrs w/ you, Lexi & Alex. I hope you were as well, it felt like it anyways. You were a terrific, loving father. 

To Alex & Lexi I am so sorry for your lost. I have loved & missed you guys so much. I know its been a while but if you need anything please let me know. My prayers are with you & your family.
Miss you

John and I offer our deepest condolences. We have known Tony for over ten years from attending church to his managing Family Christian to maintaining a friendship.  We know how much Tony loved his family and especially how he loved his children. We will miss him but rest in the assurance that he is now in the presence of his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.  My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Tony you will truly be missed. what a wonderful father, son, brother  and cousin. I will miss are evening chats, and your caring and encouragement when I was going through my real estate school. Rip in peace.
love always,
Denise Rastelli Smith

I knew Tony, along with his whole family, through judo competitions. Such a nice boy, I am sure he was also a wonderful man. My sincere condolences to the entire Rastelli family and friends. So very sorry for the loss of Tony.

I had the pleasure of calling Alexis Rose Rastelli my dear friend. The kindness, gentleness of heart, and warm smile she inherited from Tony. Often times, we do not see on Earth the fruits of our good works, but the fruits of Tony's good works radiate through his children and are passed on the everyone they come to know and love. It is never easy to lose someone, especially a parent. 
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Tony. Please take comfort in knowing that his spirit and joy still dwells in the hearts of those who loved him. I keep all of you who mourn his death in my prayers. God Bless You, and God grant eternal rest to the soul of Tony Marino Rastelli. 

May God bless you and keep you, and grant you his peace. 

And may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

My condolences go out to you and your family. I'm in shock, can't believes not here anymore. Tony use to me my boss when I started working for dots. We became real good friends. I moved to Houston and we lost touch. I'm just blessed to have been able to speak to him a few weeks ago. He was extremely happy of how far he had come with him career and talked soo highly of his beautiful twins. He gave me some real good advice and I'm just happy I was able to speak with him one last time. May he rest in peace and may God help heal the pain.

I met Tony 12 years ago on a Christian online dating site.Tony and I got the chance to meet a couple of times. Even though distance played a factor in us dating we remained good friends over the last  12 years. Tony was a amazing man! He was such a great friend to me! Even though we lived miles away he was always there for me when I needed him. He called me 2 weeks ago just to talk. We had made plans to see each other over the summer!! He was what I would call a true friend! He was someone you could always count on. He was a very positive person and always very encouraging! He looked at the good not the bad! He was extremely funny! Even though we talked on the phone most of the time I knew he was still smiling :) Always putting others before himself!

Alexis and Alex your dad loved you both so much! He was very proud of you! He talked about you often! To his family he spoke of you often as well. He loved his family and loved going back to New York for visits! Know that he thought very highly of his family! 

Tony, I'm going to miss talking to you :( I will never forget you! Thanks for being such a great friend to me! I know your up in heaven now with not only your dad but your with Jesus! Your in a much better place! I will see you again my friend! Love you

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had several classes with Tony growing up and graduated with him. Thoughts and prayers with your family.

I always think back fondly to my childhood days hanging out with Tony. All of us neighborhood kids had such a blast together. May you rest in peace my old friend.

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. You have certainly been through enough lately!

I only met Tony twice, once at Tina's wedding and when you guys lost your dad. He seemed like a great guy, and I'm sure he was. I also remember how your guys father showed me with such pride that amazing wall of Judo trophies that you all helped create. I'm sure Tony and his father are at peace together.

Tony had a honest demeanor but yet was able to use his unique humor to lighten up anyone mood...he was great person who accomplish so much in a short span...take care Tony...

Tony, Such a great man I remember our childhood days! May you find peace my friend

Tony a happy and loving cousin. I remember him when I married into this awesome family 30 years ago.He was a joy to be around always smiling and handsome. He became a Dad and he was so proud of his kids. He showed everyone what a Dad needs to be. His kids were his life. Rest in peace Tony we are going too miss you dearly!  I know your smiling down on us with your Dads arm around you!❤❤❤

Tony, you had such a kind heart for all you met, encouraging words for us all at work, we will miss you dropping by to say hi! To Alexis and Alex, know that your dad loved you both so very much and was so proud of you both. 
 
To the Rastelli Family praying for you all in this hard time.

Tony, was loved by many of our customers at Family Christian stores. He made them feel welcome, loved, listened to their concerns and loved holding the little babies!!! I had the privilege of working with him at the new store in Bandera Pointe.  His laughter was full of happiness and joy! He genuinely cared about everyone on staff, at each store he managed. He read a scripture at a meeting one time,from Philippians 2:14-16 that he felt passionately about our work in this store.  " Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure,children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which YOU SHINE like STARS in the universe,as you hold out the WORD of LIFE... He loved the Word of GOD and JESUS CHRIST. We (staff) wanted to everything to please him and make him proud!  We loved him very much!  He blessed SO many, and we will miss him. He loved his family(in New York) and his kids, Alexis Rose and Alex so much! May God comfort each of you with his peace and strength through these difficult days.

Tony, such an amazing presence in this world who profoundly touched so many lives. Was a blessing to know you. Thank you always for your wisdom, guidance, and grace. Your ceaseless spirit will forever burn as a ray of light in our hearts.  Many prayers and thoughts for your family in this time of great loss. May you rest in peace.

Tony .. Such a sweet caring and humble man and colleague ..." Always asking if I needed any help " with a big Smile.. You'll be dearly missed at West ,  sending many prayers and our condolences  to the Rastelli Family.   Oralia Quinones  San Antonio, TX

Tony .. Such a sweet caring , humble man and colleague ..." Always asking if I needed any help " with a big Smile.. You'll be dearly missed at West ,  sending many prayers and our condolences  to the Rastelli Family.

May you RIP Tony, your in a better place now, always in our hearts and never forgotten.

Tony, you'll be sorely missed.  You had a great head on your shoulders and your concern for the people who worked for you was always evident.  I'll always value the standards, advice and principles you lived by.  My prayers and condolences go out to your family and those who knew you and valued your leadership and friendship.

Tony, such an amazing,most humble, great role model and leader. Many prayers to the Rastelli Family. We will miss you dearly. <3

My Dear Friend Tony.... dang, I am gonna miss you bestie.  Although I may not get a chance to see your face, get the random YO pop up on my monitor, or the stamp of okie after each conversation I know I will be able to talk to you anytime and  you will still be listening. I will just glance down and see the "Nuts about Work Therapist" peanut you gave me from your trip back home. (I take it with me to every new desk by the way)

We spent many mornings, days and nights together.  Years of chatting, brainstorming, arguing (isn't that how we met?  You started it by the way) and of course laughing about all the craziness.  I will never forget those times.  I told you just this past December you are my Angel.  I meant it. I always wanted you and John to meet who would have thought.   I am glad you two spoke the same language and got to meet each other. He got a chance to experience what I did.  Thank you for that. 

Tony. you made me want more.  You made me ask for more. You made me realize I DESERVE MORE.  You did that.  Thank you.  

I can go on and on listing everything but you were there just remember me as much as I will remember you. 

Guide me 
Protect me 
Watch over me.continue to be my Angel.  

I truly mean it when I say I love you and I will miss you. 

I will hold your words close to my heart forever Master the Balance between your strengths and weaknesses and you can never be stopped & always keep them wanting more!

fly fast "To New York", enjoy heaven and see ya later friend........ okie

OBITUARY

Tony Marino Rastelli

February 27, 1974 – March 2, 2015

Colonial Funeral Home

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