Anthony Di Norcia Jr. Obituary

Anthony (Tony) Di Norcia, JR. 57, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 in Naples, FL. Tony was born on August 4, 1963 in Queens, NY to Anthony Sr. and Maria Di Norcia. He spent his early years in Smithtown, NY. Tony graduated from La Salle Military Academy in 1981 and moved to the East Coast of Florida shortly thereafter.

A 40-year marble and stone expert and leader in his field, he spear-headed countless projects in Southwest Florida and co-founded several companies including United Stone Installation, United Materials, Inc. (UMI), and Naples Stoneworks. Tony was proud of the performance and dedication of his employees over the years, and often said they were a second family to him.

Cherishing his memory are his loving wife Brenda of 17 years and their children: daughter Isabella Rose (15) and son Anthony John (13); his parents Anthony (Patricia) Di Norcia, Sr., and Maria V. Di Norcia; his siblings Vicky (Michael) Di Edgidio and Donato (Lynn) Di Norcia, as well as his extended family Terry Striewski (Pop Pop), Joyce Striewski, Tammy (David) Forrester, Mireille (Christopher) Zappulla, Tracy (Peter) Patino, Wendy (Edward) Shuman, Kevin Striewski, Jesse (Brooke) Striewski; and his nephews and nieces: Maria, Michael, Donato (Olivia), David, Matthew, Joseph, Daniel, Julien, Gabrielle, Dimitri, Alexis, Michael, Jamie and Jacob.

He was survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and second cousins and preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Pietro and Giovanna Del Pozzo, his paternal grandparents Donato and Fiorina Di Norcia of Italy, as well as his grandmother-in-law, Mary Rose Johnson.

He was a devoted friend to so many, especially to his best friend of Naples, Robert (Debbie) Forbis and childhood friend Frank (Maryann) Fiedler.

Tony enjoyed auto racing and was an avid car collector of classic and fast modern-day cars, his 1969 Chevelle was his favorite. He loved animals, Bear was his favorite German Shepherd. His current yellow rescue Lab, Gunner and his two Shih tzus, Cuddles and Rocky will miss him dearly. He loved country music, the NY Giants and the NY Yankees. He was a wonderful cook who enjoyed cooking for his family and friends for both holidays and barbecues.

His world was devoted to his kids. He loved to watch his daughter perform in her various musical theatre productions and his son play basketball and flag football. Swimming in the pool, playing wiffle ball and singing in the car with the kids was a favorite for him.

He enjoyed traveling with his family over the years. Each year they would go to Disney and NY City to watch Broadway shows and Yankees games. The most memorable trip was in June of 2019 to Europe. After traveling to France and England, they visited extended family in Italy and traveled the country for 3 weeks.

Service will be held Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 4 to 8 pm at Fuller's Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109, with a Catholic Mass to be held at St. William's Church, Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 10 a.m. Masks and social distancing will be required.

In lieu of flowers the family ask for you to consider a memorial donation in the name of Anthony Di Norcia, JR. to the Tufts Medical Center, Attn: Prostate Cancer Research Fund for future research and development in Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer, with the following options:

1. For online donation, visit https://giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org. When using this link, under "Designation", please select "Other" and type in The Mathew Lab in memory of Anthony Di Norcia, Jr. or

2. Call 617-636-7656 to make a credit card donation via telephone or

3. Mail a check donation to:

Tufts Medical Center Development Office

THE MATHEW LAB

800 Washington Street, #231

Boston, MA 02111

He will be greatly missed by all he touched and who loved him.