Anthony Edward “Tony” Casarotti (1951 – 2024)

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. Following the internment, a fellowship meal will be shared at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Front Royal.

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.

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