Anthony (Tony) J. Paparelli passed away October 23, 2016 at the age of 73 at the Vero Beach VNA Hospice.

Tony was born August 15, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph and Immaculate Paparelli. He was an accomplished Tool & Die maker, owned and operated Bellport Machine and Tool, Inc. in New York and Best Made Tools, Inc. in Florida. He was responsible for the design and manufacturing of unique industrial production line equipment.

He enjoyed his retirement in Sebastian, Florida always having a wonderful time with many good friends in the Park Place Community. He was known as a Fox News junkie and enjoyed staying abreast of current affairs. Tony especially enjoyed studying and watching Purple Martins in the large bird house he built. His unique and dry sense of humor will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Nanette Paparelli, father and step-mother Joseph and Dorothy Paparelli, sisters Deborah and Judi Paparelli, brother Ron Paparelli, son Patrick Paparelli, step-son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Tina Nelson and grandson D.J. Nelson.

He was predeceased by his mother Immaculate Paparelli, sons Robert and Joseph Paparelli.

He will be sorely missed by friends and family. His family will celebrate his life at a future date.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in his memory to the VNA Hospice House, 901 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Seawinds Funeral Home is honored to serve the Paparelli family