Anthony (Tony) Michael Scalise passed away peacefully November 20, 2024. Born February 24, 1961 to the late Jim Scalise and the late Rose (nee Reel) Manley.
Devoted husband of Eriko (nee Kawanishi) Scalise. Beloved father of Sara Scalise (Donald Webb), Andy Scalise, and Nina Scalise (Richard Miniex Scalise). Loving grandfather of Annika Webb, Rico Rivas, Dominick Webb, Gabriel Mueller, Hiro Gonzales, Milo Gonzales, Aiko Miniex, and Yumiko Scalise.
Dear brother of Debbie (Jerry) Wooden, and Joe (Judy) Scalise.
Anthony is also survived by his step-mother Betty (Walker) Scalise and his mother-in-law Yoshie Kawanishi.
He is preceded in death by his sister Melissa (nee Chitwood) Johnson.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Michel Funeral Home 5930 Southwest Avenue, St. Louis, Mo 63139 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME
Words literally could not express the gratitude I feel for being blessed to have you as my Dad! YOU truly were the best man I’ve ever known! My only wish is that you knew how much we loved, respected, and appreciated you. You were called too soon, and I will miss you FOREVER Dad :'(
This hurt my heart. Tony, you were so kind to me. Always funny and nice. All my best to his family. He spoke of you often!!
Remember Tony from St.Mary Magdalen. Great school to my son Jim. Tony was at our house or Jim was his house. Tony had a great sense of humor.a really great kid.
You have the sympathy of the Potje family