Anthony Joseph D’Alessandro

July 6, 1931 - October 27, 2016
Anthony Joseph D’Alessandro

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Anthony Joseph D’Alessandro “Tony”, 85, beloved, husband, father, grandfather and friend died October 27, 2016 at VCU Medical Center. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Ruth; sons, Dale D’Alessandro (Debbie), Brian D’Alessandro (Sue); daughter, Lisa Long (Brian); sister, Rosemarie Zuchinski, and six loving grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Anthony, Caroline, Amanda and Mark. He attended Wilkes College and George Washington University, with a background in radio engineering. He served honorably for the CIA for 38 years. He traveled to and lived in many different countries. He lived in Springfield, Virginia for 30 years and was actively involved at Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church, having served on the vestry multiple times. After moving to Williamsburg in 1997, he enjoyed playing golf with his wife and friends at The Williamsburg Club and the Spotswood Course at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. He found joy in his wood shop, where he made many useful items for his family, friends and for Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church where he was an active member. Tony was loved by many and found his true happiness in the relationships he had with his grandchildren and felt his legacy could be found in the family he loved so dearly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Interment will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in memory of Mr. D’Alessandro. Online condolences are shared at bucktroutfuneralhome.net


Service

Saturday, November 5, 2016
1:00 PM

St. Martin's Episcopal Church - Directions
1333 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • November 07, 2016
    Fisher Stolz says:
    I know Mr. D'Alessandro as the father of my friend Brian. The D'Alessandro home was always open and fun for me and Brian's other friends that included a group of us called the "Beedies". That group still keeps in touch nearly forty years after our high school days including getting together each year to play golf and share memories. And this year's trip was another wonderful time together, we knew Mr. D'Alessandro was having serious health issues and realized this was weighing on Brian. Through this group, the news has been shared of Mr. D'Alessandro's passing. Brian's dad interacted with us in warm ways that we all will remember and the stories Brian has shared about times with his dad reminds all of us how much he loved his family. We will all miss him.

  • November 07, 2016
    CHARLES C. THOMPSON says:
    TONY WAS MY BIG BOSS ON MY FIRST TOUR WITH THE CIA IN FLORIDA. HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY AND HELPFUL. SEEMS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY.

  • November 07, 2016
    Doug Lindamood says:
    I learned so much working for Tony. His technical knowledge was unsurpassed, this he gladly share. But most importantly were his lessons on how to be a father, friend and supervisor. We, your subordinates, all owe you so much, our mentor.