1927
Tony
2017
Tony Defa
March 19, 1927 — December 14, 2017
Tony Defa passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017, at the age of 90.
Tony was born on March 19, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard & Rose Defa. Tony was married to Louise Zanolli on February 16, 1946 in Fort Bridger, WY., and they spent over 62 years dedicated to each other. Tony and Louise grew up on neighboring ranches in the Fort Bridger valley. Tony always tried to get Louise’s attention by riding one of his wild horses over to her ranch to impress her. They spent many loving days together.
Tony spent his youth in the Bridger Valley attending grade school in a one room school house in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. “He had to walk to school with snow waist deep for over 2 miles, uphill both ways,” he reminded his kids often. Tony always worked hard. First, on the family ranch, then in numerous positions, repairing trucks and cars at several car dealerships and service stations. He also worked in the construction business building the bridges on interstate 80 that goes through Evanston.
Tony was proud of being an Evanston, Wyoming residence for over 60 years. He always made sure he helped his neighbors and was always there for anyone he came in contact with. His home was always a refuge for his son’s friends and would help fix their cars. Tony’s family was his life and he loved them dearly. He especially loved his grandchild and great grandchildren.
Tony is survived by three sons, Larry (Carol) Defa, Cheyenne, Leonard (Kathy) of South Jordan, Utah, Louis Defa of Evanston, Wy. One grandson David(Ariel) Defay and great grandchildren, Noah Defay, Tessa Defay, and Samuel Defay of Kaysville, Utah. Tony is also survived by one brother John Defa and many special nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Rose Defa, sister Margaret Galassi, brothers Leo Defa, Joe Defa, Don Defa, and Harry Defa.
Tony’s passing will affect many that depended on him for a friendly smile and support.
Family graveside services will be on December 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evanston City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, well-wishers are asked to do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness to someone in need.
Tony was born on March 19, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard & Rose Defa. Tony was married to Louise Zanolli on February 16, 1946 in Fort Bridger, WY., and they spent over 62 years dedicated to each other. Tony and Louise grew up on neighboring ranches in the Fort Bridger valley. Tony always tried to get Louise’s attention by riding one of his wild horses over to her ranch to impress her. They spent many loving days together.
Tony spent his youth in the Bridger Valley attending grade school in a one room school house in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. “He had to walk to school with snow waist deep for over 2 miles, uphill both ways,” he reminded his kids often. Tony always worked hard. First, on the family ranch, then in numerous positions, repairing trucks and cars at several car dealerships and service stations. He also worked in the construction business building the bridges on interstate 80 that goes through Evanston.
Tony was proud of being an Evanston, Wyoming residence for over 60 years. He always made sure he helped his neighbors and was always there for anyone he came in contact with. His home was always a refuge for his son’s friends and would help fix their cars. Tony’s family was his life and he loved them dearly. He especially loved his grandchild and great grandchildren.
Tony is survived by three sons, Larry (Carol) Defa, Cheyenne, Leonard (Kathy) of South Jordan, Utah, Louis Defa of Evanston, Wy. One grandson David(Ariel) Defay and great grandchildren, Noah Defay, Tessa Defay, and Samuel Defay of Kaysville, Utah. Tony is also survived by one brother John Defa and many special nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Rose Defa, sister Margaret Galassi, brothers Leo Defa, Joe Defa, Don Defa, and Harry Defa.
Tony’s passing will affect many that depended on him for a friendly smile and support.
Family graveside services will be on December 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evanston City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, well-wishers are asked to do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness to someone in need.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Tony Defa, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, December 22, 2017
Starts at 2:00 pm
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