Anthony Edward “Tony” Casarotti, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his home after suffering from a lengthy neurodegenerative disease.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Front Royal with The Reverend Daniel Gee officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. A fellowship meal will be shared at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Front Royal following the internment.
Tony was born March 14, 1951 in Front Royal, Virginia to parents Ernest and Mildred Casarotti.
Tony was a dedicated employee of Warren Memorial Hospital’s radiology department for 40 years, where he established many wonderful relationships with hospital staff and patients alike.
He was an avid reader, history lover, and music enthusiast. Tony pursued many hobbies such as painting military miniatures and collecting toy memorabilia, but is most likely known for his love of the guitar. He enjoyed learning new techniques and styles and played with many local musicians over the years.
Tony was a lifelong member of Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Jane; daughters, Erin Casarotti and Emily Casarotti Straightiff; three grandchildren, Elijah Shelton, Sadie Straightiff, and Maeve Strightiff; as well his siblings, Greogory F. Casarotti, Michael F. Casarotti, and Donna M. Casarotti.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Blue Ridge Hospice for their care and sensitivity, and to Tony’s dedicated loving caregivers from Home Instead.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the PSP & CBD Foundation to support research into rare neurological diseases at www.pspcdbfoundation.org or to Bridge of Hope Greater Warren at www.greaterwarren.bridgeofhopeinc.org
To the Casarotti family. I was shocked to hear of Tony’s passing. I went to Sacret Heart Academy with Tony and Mike. Tony always had a smile and would do anything to help others. I’m sorry that I will be unable to attend his service but will keep all of you in prayer. A major loss to all how knew him. May God bring him home.
To Tony’s Family
I send my deepest sympathy to you all. Tony and I attended WCHS together. Graduating with the class of 1969. He was a good friend and will be missed. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Tony was a great guy, so true that everyone who knew him at Warren Memorial loved him. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
Prayers for his family.
Sincere condolences to Mike and the entire family on your loss.
Jane and family, our deepest condolences to you for the passing of Tony. Take comfort knowing he is healed of all sickness and affliction. God be with you.
Donna and family, I’m so sorry for your loss of Tony. I have fond memories of him playing guitar with Donnie Walton and Brad Hartley at the Front Royal Youth Center. He played with gusto and style, and his love of life shone from every part of him. May he rest in peace, and may all of you know of the sweet memories Tony created.
To Tony’s family ,
I worked with Tony for many years at Warren Memorial . He was a very nice guy and will be missed .
I was a radiologist for 32 years, going to 4 hospitals in the area, and met literally thousands of technologists over the years. Tony was in the top 5-10 radiology technologists I met over the years. He could get the shot when others could not. More importantly he was always in good humor and knew how to tell a good joke. His impersonations of various doctors practicing in Front Royal at the time and of my many partners always left me happy I was working in Front Royal that day with him. He believed in God and his church, always a good attribute. He is well remembered in our thoughts.
I completely agree with everything Keith Hellems has said. I had the good fortune of working a few years longer with Tony. We had a common link in that we were both Italian-Americans, and even though I hailed from NJ, we both liked similar music, food and movies (to name a few things). Tony had great concern and compassion for his patients. He also had a strong work ethic, and would not hand in an X-ray examination the quality of which did not meet his standards. He was a consummate professional! God bless you, Tony. You were a good friend and will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. He was a good friend and enjoyed working with himat the hospital. May he rest in peace
William Morris ( Buddy)
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. I always enjoyed listening to Tony’s music, enjoying him jamming with the other great musicians we have in Front Royal. He will be missed.
I met Tony when we were pups at Warren Memorial I so treasured his friendship , guitar playing ,his many talents, And especially his sense of humor . Stories are legend about he and D onnie Walton trying to joke each other. He had a gift of peace and love that radiated from his soul to everyone he touched. His patients and co workers loved him. My Deepest Sympathy to Jane and children and all of the family. May God comfort and keep you in your sorrow at his loss and the joy of a celebration of a life well lived .He will be remembered.Love to you all Elizabeth Annie Byrd