Anthony Passino

TONY PASSINO Click here to view Tony's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Anthony Earl "Tony" Passino, born October 17, 1949, in Miami, Florida, returned to our Father in Heaven on November 16, 2009, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Tony was the youngest of three children born to Earl Alex Passino and Mildred Sorensen Passino. He was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, by his mother and step-father, Carl E. Keller. His family grew to include two step-sisters, a step brother, and a half sister. He joined the Army in 1967, serving a tour and a half in Vietnam. He was very proud of the opportunity to serve his country. On August 31, 1973, he married Debra Maria Butler in Basalt, Idaho. They have resided in Idaho Falls, Idaho for 32 years. They have two children. Tony owned and operated Arco Electric with his wife. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many positions, including Bishop of the Idaho Falls Pioneer Ward. He loved life, work, and the Lord. His most precious possessions were his immediate and extended family. He is survived by his wife, Debra, children, Alicia Marie (Andy) Peterson and Carl Anthony (Charity Hudman) Passino, four grandchildren: Davis, Maylee, Madison, and a baby girl due in December, his mother, Mildred Edith Keller, sisters, Alexis (Parley) Winger, Roberta (Jack) Grover, Denise (Gary) Tolle, and Kellee (Joseph) Cox, brother, Carl (Linda) Keller, sister-in-law, Marsha Passino, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl, stepfather, Carl, brother, Allen Bradley Passino, brother-in-law, Jay Brewington, in-laws, George and Eloise Butler, two nephews, Chip Butler and Colin Cox, and business partners, Dee and Donna Clark. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Eagle Rock Stake Center, 2020 Charlotte Drive, with Bishop Todd Shepherd officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Friday from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the New Sweden Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Memorial Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tony Passino Benefit Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank branch. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kevin and Heather Layton We just want your family to know that you are in our prayers. He was an amazing man and such a good example to those around him. We will miss him. Tina & David Justesen tinajstsn@yahoo.com Please know that our prayers are with you during this time. I want your entire family to know the high regard in which we held Bishop Passino. He led me through a very trying time in my life and then was able to unite David and I in the bonds of marriage. I truly loved this man and please know that he will always hold a very dear place in my heart. Tina (Day) Justesen Ric and Cindy Rivers Riversric@hotmail.com What a nice man. You will be in our prayers. Jack and Tina Stauffer and family There are no words that could possibly express our thoughts and condolences to all the family. Tony was such a caring person in all aspects of life and had to many good traits to list. He was just simply a special person. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all with a special prayer to get through this time. We'll surely miss him. Debbie you've been so tough through this all let us know if we can do anything at all. Love, Jack and Tina and family Donna (Mecham) Richardson scooby1218@yahoo.com Dear Debbie, Carl & Alicia My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Tony has been part of our family for as long as my memories go back. I treasure the friendship your family has given to my mom & dad over the years. I will forever keep a part of Tony in my heart, & cherish my memories of him always having a quarter in his pocket to drop in my piggy bank when he came to visit. His heart was as big of the universe, & he will be dearly missed by all of the Mecham's. We love you all. Donna Richardson Bryan Forsmann bryan.forsmann@gmail.com I met Tony several years ago and was part of the Snake River Valley Investment Club. Tony was someone I really tried to tailor my life like. He was very compassionate and always treated me like an old friend. I will always remember him. I am so sorry for the family and all his employees. Ken & Kristy Bialas kbialas5 @ aol.com Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Tony was a great priesthood leader, I, Kristy, had the wonderful experience of working with him when I served as the Primary President in the 39th ward. He was always thoughtful, respectful and helpful to me as I served. He always listened and supported me in my calling. I came to love and respect him so deeply. We are sorry for your loss. The earth has lost a great servant and heaven has gained a great missionary. Sincerely, Ken & Kristy Bialas and family Tim Clarkson Deb, My Prayers and thoughts are with you. I meet Tony when I arrived in the USA back in 1989 and I instantly know he was a good man. He will be sorely missed by me and my family. Tim - Castle Electric RaNae Jenkins ranae_jenkins @ pacific-recycling.com We at Pacific wanted to express to your family our deepest sympathy of Tony's death. We have enjoyed knowing him over the years and will certainly miss him. Please accept our condolences we will keep your family in our prayers. Pacific Recycling Employees Becky Berg-Harris Dear Debra, I just read about your husband. I cant believe it we are too young to have this happen to us. He looks like such a nice fellow. Hope things go well for you. You will be in my prayers. Lots of love, take care of yourself. Your old friend Becky Amy (Searle) Chandler Our prayers are with your family at this time. Tony was a good friend and influenced our family greatly. He will be missed. Jed & Melinda Miller jedmi@cableone.net Tony was a great man! His kindness and understanding was without equal. He lead by example and his heart was golden. His friendship, influence and example will be missed tremendously. Melinda and I want to express our sympathy to all of the Passino family. We are here for you! Sincerely, Jed & Melinda Greg and Chris Bartow Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Tony was a wonderful person and we were so proud of him and is family. Wish we could come out for the funeral, but our love will be with you this day and always, Bliss & Aldean Wheeler bliss.wheeler@gmail.com Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great man and a dear friend. God Bless and comfort you at this most difficult time. Carol Deane Alicia, I was very sorry to read about the passing of your father. I know how much you loved him and looked up to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol Linda (Mecham)Goddard It was so good to see the Butler family again after so many years, just not such a good occasion. We wish you all many happy memories to stay with you and faith that you will again see your loving Father, Husband and friend. He will surely be missed. Keep in touch, We are just close to Firth. Always glad to visit with you all. As always, Linda M. Stephen & Camille Mack scmack4@gmail.com Dear Debbie & Family, Our hearts are breaking for you over your loss of Tony. He truly was a wonderful man and was so kind to Steve both personally and professionally and we loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Always, Stephen, Camille, Katelyn & Nathan Mack Corey Lenz I just heard of Tony's passing. He was a great man and a great boss, and will be sorely missed. My condolences to Debbie and the rest of his family.