Obituary of Anthony "Tony" Villardi

Anthony “Tony” Villardi, 83, of Winter Haven passed away on August 13, 2022. 

Born in Bronx, New York to the late Frank and Emmanuella Villardi. Tony moved to the Winter Haven area a year ago and called it home after living in Indiana for many years. Tony married the love of his life, Laura, and enjoyed their life together of 35 years.  

Tony was a retired diamond setter by trade. He enjoyed playing pool, bowling, golf, collecting baseball cards and was an avid coin collector. He really enjoyed taking walks with his wife and even after 35 years they still held hands. He was a simple man, and he lived a quiet simple life. 

Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emmanuella; daughter, Madeline Villardi; and brother-in-law John Parenti. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Laura; son, Frank (Mary) Villardi; daughter, Rachel (Matt) Stenson, and Jessica (B.J.) Younce; sister, Marie Parenti and Pauline (Dave) Mims; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.  

Tony will be missed by all who loved and knew him.