Obituary of MSgt Anthony John Mariani, USAF,

Anthony Mariani, 83, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on April 30, 2021 in Pueblo Colorado.He was born February 24, 1938 to Giovanni and Amelia Mariani in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He earned his Associate's of Applied Science Business Management from Pikes Peak Community College in 1983. Tony was in the Air Force for twenty-two and a half years as a draftsman and then worked as a graphic designer for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies for over thirty-one years. He received the Bronze Star for the military with Honorable Discharge. He was proud to support many organizations such as St. Jude's, Oblate Missions, Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund, Feed the Children and both the firefighter and police officers funds. Tony enjoyed his family, and he was most proud of his grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his mother, Amelia Mariani; his father, Giovanni Mariani; his brothers, Ralph Mariani and Julio Mariani; and his sister, Theresa Migliarese.Tony is survived by his sister, Helen Liberatore; wife, Bonnie Mariani; his children, Tony Mariani (m. Stacy Gahn), Angel Deason, and Gina Romero (m. Jim Romero); his grandchildren, J.R. Deason, Tyler Kovacich, Brooklyn Romero, Faith Deason, Mitchell Romero (m. Angelica Romero), Brandon Butler, and Camden Romero. Additionally, Tony was survived by many extended family members.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tony's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation (alz.org) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Rock Canyon Memory Care Unit, Parkview Memorial Hospital in Pueblo, Memorial North, Abode Hospice, and most of all the Veterans Affairs for all their support.Visitation, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Rosary, 5:00PM, Monday, May 10, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Attendees will be capped at 100 people and masks/facial coverings are required.Mass of Christian Burial, 9:00AM, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, St. Mary's Cathedral, 22 West Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.Graveside Service, 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Events Visitation Monday, May 10, 2021 4:00PM - 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Rosary Monday, May 10, 2021 5:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:00AM St. Mary's Cathedral 22 West Kiowa Street Colorado Springs, , CO 80903 Phone: 719-473-4633 Graveside Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:00AM Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 Phone: 202-632-8035 Final Resting Place Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925