Anthony 'Tony' Jarona Sr.
October 20, 1925 - November 26, 2012
Obituary
MADISON-Anthony “Tony” Jarona Sr., age 87, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at his home. He was born on Oct. 20, 1925, in Madison, the son of Tomas and Rosario (Quartuccio) Gerome. Tony married Hilda Viney on March 29, 1948, in Rockford, Ill. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. Tony enjoyed opera, playing poker and euchre. He was active in both St. Dennis Catholic Church and St. Patrick’s Church; coaching youth football and singing tenor in the St. Dennis Choir. Tony loved spaghetti, family picnics, traveling, and family trips. He was also a professional wrestler, and was named the Italian Strongman in the 50’s. Tony is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hilda; four children, Anthony (Priscilla) Jarona Jr., Theresa (Jerry) Gohre, Patricia Brinkman-Jarona, and Thomas (Sue) Jarona; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; nephew, Thomas (Ann) Stassi; and is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Josephine and Providence; brother, Joseph; and nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will also be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.
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Roberta Bohnsack
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Dear Jarona Family,
So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Enjoyed talking to him when he came into the dental office where I was the receptionist. You all are such a nice family and I'm sure you will miss him. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Roberta
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Margie McGraw
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Jarona Family:
I am very sad to see Grandpa Jarona's obituary in the paper today. I have many fond memories of him attending basketball games when Jen and I were teammates. The most recent memory was at Hochunk a year or so ago -I was standing behind Tony when he hit the Royal Flush. Grandma Jarona reminded him who I was and he gave me a big hug and told me I must have been his good luck charm. My mom and him sat many a times together side by side at the poker machines.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.
Margie McGaw
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Tamara (Allen) Rosemeyer
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Tony & Tom,
I am very sorry to have read of your Dad's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Tami (Allen) Rosemeyer
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LtCol Terry J. Frerker (ret)
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Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Tony Sr. was a great man and I have many memories of him as I grew up which I will fondly remember for the rest of my life.
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Del & Judy Viney
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Our sympathy and prayers are with Hilda and your family, May God Bless You
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Jeff & Chris Brickl
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sorry to hear about Tony passing. Mr jarona was my football coach at St Dennis ,he taught us so much,I"m sure he will still be coaching as needed.