Tony Lee DiGirolamo
January 26, 1973 ~ June 26, 2010
Tony Lee DiGirolamo of Colorado Springs, originally from Weirton, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2010. Tony was born on January 26, 1973 to the late Philip F. and Della Marie Cuntugno DiGirolamo. Tony left the Weirton area and went on to become a well respected tattoo artist and professional bicyclist. He married Erin Elliott on June 22, 2008.
Tony is survived by his wife Erin DiGirolamo of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters Kelsey Bable of Follansbee, WV and Skyler DiGirolamo of Colorado Springs, CO. Tony is also survived by a brother Paul and Theresa DiGirolamo of Weirton; sisters Victoria (DiGirolamo) and Russell Leonard of Grand Blanc, MI and Darlene (DiGirolamo) and Dr. Manuel Ballas of Weirton and 6 nieces, 4 nephews and 1 great niece all of whom adored their Uncle Tony.
Tony was an avid bicyclist; it was his passion second only to his "girls". He competed regularly at the Colorado Springs Veledome. Last fall, Tony and his team had the opportunity to compete internationally in Australia. His team won the Silver Medal for their age group in Team Sprint.
Tony was known for his constant comedic personality and a smile you could never forget. He left a lasting impression on all who knew him and an empty space in all of our hearts.
A beautiful memorial service was held in Colorado Springs on June 30, 2010. Please join us in remembering Tony by visiting his memorial at www.grecohertnick.com or www.MeM.com. Through these sites, we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with his family.
Memorial donations may be made to a college fund for Tony's daughters. Please make checks payable to Edward Jones, with the attention Kelsey & Skyler, and mail to Donna O'Bryant, 13710 Struthers Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Miss you everyday
I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was loved by so many. Let the hole in your heart begin to fill… with the thoughts and prayers of of those who loved Tony and you.
Tony’s Love and devotion to his Family will be missed forever. Little Brother, words are hard to explain how much WE miss YOU. We are blessed for the time we had together and we’ll keep your memory CLOSE in OUR heart’s. As Pauly and Philip would say he was fun, outgoing and always made me laugh. He just wanted us to grow up to be honest-good boys. Your life will never be forgotten Thank you for being a wonderful Son, Brother and Uncle.
Uncle Tony I have so many wonderful memories of you whether it is from when i was just a little girl and you would run into walls with a pumpkin pale on your head to make me laugh or not being able to qietly watch an Adam Sandler movie with you. Or when you took me and Elise in when we needed somewhere to live to get back on my feet. I have many memories I am so thankful for. I love you so very much and you are missed every day. Love Always Anna Banana
Tony was my heart! I miss him everyday but rejoice in knowing he is free! I love you BA (Baby Angel as he would call me 🙂 ) Your Wife
I am very sorry. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Ralph Henderson 2Tim 4:7
Tony and I were best friends at Broadview Elem. I rememeber he was the only kid in class to talk to me when I moved to Weirton. He asked me if i played baseball one day and I said yes. So i joined the same team he was on the year before which had a more than awful record. We took second place the first year and fourth the second. Tony and I would try and out do each other in the acrobatic dives and catches we would make. He was my bother, my partner in crime, and a great friend. My prayers are with all that are grieving and wish you all the best. And if we all know Tony like he was, is, and will continue to be…..he is making all laugh were he’s at. I love you bro.
Tony will be sadly missed, his family is in our thoughts and prayers.
my deepest condolences to family and friends.
Tony is like a bright star in the sky that will shine forever. You will be in my heart always dear friend. you will be missed valorie
TONY YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN DEAR FRIEND. MISS YOU ALWAYS KATHY
Paul, My deepest sympathy’s on the loss of your brother! My Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and Yours in this very difficult time! God Bless You All! May he Rest in Peace!
sorry paul and family. my heart goes out to you all on your brothers passing. may God keep him and watch over you all. Love very much, JAY.
Darlene,Paul,Vick,Erin & Families, I am so sorry on the loss of Tony, as always my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many wonderful memories of Tony and all of your family and I am thankful that I am still part of the family after so many years. Everytime I think of Tony I see that big wonderful smile of his that lit up any room and he could even make the grinch laugh. I will never forget when he was apprenticing with Dutch and he tatt my italian peace sign on my ankle, wow so many years ago. Tony is in a much better place just way too soon. I love all of you very much & I will see you very soon, Victor
It is too difficult for me to believe that my best friend is no longer here to share our fondest memories, (of which go back 30 years), talk on the phone, (almost every day for 30 years), and share more good times when he would come home to visit. Tony was the one person on this planet that knew every single thing about me. It kills me to have lost that. Tony was the most charismatic and good hearted person that I will ever know. Books should be written about his life adventures. I am so sorry for Erin, Kelsey, Skyler, Darlene, Paul, Vickie, Anna, Maria, Shea, Jenny, etc.. If I would name all of the people that will be impacted by the loss of Tony, the internet would explode. I will miss you Tony.
So sorry for your lose he always was a good guy and friend. With all my prayers for you and your family.
My little brother is gone what a reality. I was vary close to my brother in every way possible,I remember changing shitty diapers,to him squeeling,then later fighting his battles.The list is endless,the whole in my heart is neverending to say the least, for he was truly the best brother a fellow could ask for and to god i am thankful for that,even though is was a short 37 years, May Tony rest in pease with my father and mother, Tony i love u with all my heart and i always will, Your (older brother) always and forever Paul……….PS the kids say hi and they miss you vary much, Love ya BRO
Uncle Tony.. You are loved by many & will be missed everyday.. You taught me to live my life free and fearless. What I’ll remember the most is your smile. Those contagious pearly whites made it impossible to not laugh at every funny crack you made. Wow and Adam Sandler movies, Anna said it. It was impossible to watch one in silence, as you’d rehearse every line.. “water sucks! It really really sucks” haha love you
Paul and Theresa: This is hard for me, because WORDS cannot fill up the hole in your heart and the pain you are feeling everyday that seems it will never go away. Remember you have friends thinking and praying for you Paul and a loving, supportive wife by your side. Pauly, you were a super big brother to Tony; he will always know that. Turn to Jesus as His LOVE never fails and He will heal your broken heart and make it whole again (without any leaks)!! HUGS from your Weir 81 classmate, Donna (Truax) Kolanko
First off my prayers go out to Tony’s family I only new tony for five years all I. Can say is wow we had some good times together. I remember going and picking him up along the roads with his bike. And most of all I share a tattoo with him that he has and gave me also its the cross with a rose and two banners he left empty he told me to fill it in when I loose a love one.its still blank I hope I never fill it in. Tony if you can here me I miss you brother one day you can fill in those banners. RIP I miss you
I am very sadden to hear of Tony’s passing. I first met Tony while I was in highschool and Tony was still a toddler. The entire DiGirolamo Family will forever be made up of fond memories. my prayers & thoughts go out to all who knew Tony.
i wish i knew what to write, wish i would have been a better friend , ill miss ya bud, my condolences to his family.