Anthony Ferraiuolo “Tony”, 84, Sebastian

Anthony Ferraiuolo “Tony”, 84, of Sebastian, died Friday Nov. 11, 2011, at Visiting Nurses Association Hospice in Vero Beach.

Ferraiuolo was born in New Haven, Conn. and came to Florida in 1963.

Ferraiuolo served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Fargo as a gunner’s mate.

After his military service, he worked various jobs until acquiring a position with Winchester Arms.

After fifteen years of employment and being promoted several times throughout the company, Ferraiuolo left Winchester Arms and relocated to Fort Lauderdale with his wife in 1963.

Tony was hired by Plasterline, where he worked as a machinist.

Tony maintained his position as a machinist and retired in 1992.

Upon retirement Ferraiuolo and his wife Rena moved to Sebastian.

In his free time he enjoyed woodworking , and creating model railroads, planes and boats.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Rena; his daughter Irene Ferraiuolo; and his sister Rita Stringer.

He was preceded in death by his brother Michael and his sister Marie Saccavino.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice or the Humane Society.

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