Anthony S. DePrimo

SUN PRAIRIE-Anthony S. “Tony” DePrimo, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in a freak accident. He was born on Oct. 29, 1954, in San Jose, Calif., the son of Anthony and Annie (Piraro) DePrimo. He grew up in San Jose and took care of his parents until they passed away. Tony moved to Wisconsin in 1999 and married Cynthia Nelson on Aug. 18, 2001. Tony worked for Elder Care for eight years as a driver transporting people to and from appointments, and was currently working for Oak Park Place. He had a love of eating and planned his vacations around restaurants that he wanted to visit. Tony also enjoyed working on his trains, collecting Coke products, and watching the San Francisco 49-ers. Tony is survived by the love of his life, Cyndy; father-in-law, Glenn Nelson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Chuck) Carter, Curtiss (Kelly) Nelson, and Catherine (John) Jellings; niece, Pamela (Jim) Chapman and their children, Sam and Jessica; nephew, Nate Nelson; niece Erika (Zach) Hetzel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in San Jose. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Shirley Nelson. A memorial service for Tony will be held at NEW LIFE CHURCH, 7564 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, with the Rev. Robert Carlson presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 2 p.m.until the time of service on Sunday. A celebration of his life will continue with some of his favorite food and fellowship at church immediately following the service. Visitation will be held at the church from 2 p.m.until the time of service on Sunday. A celebration of his life will continue with some of his favorite food and fellowship at church immediately following the service.