Anthony "Tony" Punelli

February 14, 2018

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Anthony “Tony” Punelli, 66, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Tony was born August 12, 1951, to Dominic and Santina Punelli in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was a hard worker and was dedicated to his business on the Southside of Des Moines for 30 years. Tony was generous with his time and advice. He was honest and very well-liked by everyone he met. In between trips to Vegas, he enjoyed fishing and never missed Tuesday Night Cards with his buddies.

Tony is survived by his wife, Linda Punelli; his children, Anthony Punelli (Jane), Christina Lederman (Jake), Dominic Punelli (Kelli), and Jessica Ekman (Tony); 8 grandchildren, Nina and Anthony Punelli, Meyer, Jack and Abby Lederman, Dominic Jr., Rocco and Roman Punelli; 2 great-granddaughters, Nataleah and Navaeh; his mother, Santina Punelli; his sisters, Raffaela Blomberg (Robert) and Francie Bishop (Phil); and his little dog Vinny.

He was preceded in death by his father Dominic Punelli; and his grandparents Raffaela Punelli, Charles Punelli, Francesca Romeo and Antonio Romeo.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, Monday, February 19th, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 20th, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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