Anthony Peter “Boo” Schiro passed away at 4:33 AM on April 10, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center where he was diagnosed with Liver Cancer, but ultimately died from Kidney complications. He was 49 years old. Beloved son of Frank and Linda Schiro. Loving father of David and Andrew Schiro. He was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Schiro, and his grandparents Annie and Joseph Schiro, Virginia Ledford and Alvin Haralson. He also leaves behind many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
Anthony was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, and graduated from Chalmette High School in 1986. He served in the Army National Guard as a Medic before completing 3 years of college. Later in life, he was a Linesman for Cooper T. Smith, and also worked as an Electrician.
A Memorial Service will be held at HOUSE OF REFUGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 1561 E. LA 46, in St. Bernard on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Pastor Jimmy Jefferies will officiate. Please visit www.houseofrefugeassembly.org for directions. Anthony will be laid to rest in St. Vincent de Paul No. 3 at a later date.