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.
Dave Leonetti
02/18/2018
Tony you will be sorely missed but continually loved forever. The stories we could tell would spin anybodys ears. Ill never forget you cuz. Love ya Dave
Laura (Brown) McGhay
02/18/2018
Tonys memory will be your treasure. I too was a childhood neighbor of Tonys on Lacona. I moved away 50 years ago, but remember one day we saw Tonys mom chasing him, outside around the house with a broom. All we knew was that Tonys was in trouble for something. But sounds to me that Tony turned out to be a very special person. What a blessing he was to you all. My condolences.
Arnie Brown
02/18/2018
So sorry to hear this. I've known Tony since we were kids. We were neighbors on Lacona Ave. Tony was a great guy and was a trusted business owner. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Mom and dad send their condolences as well. Our prayers are with your family at this time of grief.
Kathie Lyman &
02/17/2018
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the loss of Tony. He was a wonderful man and helped so many of our family members and others, with gentle kindness. Tony always had a smile on his face. You could always count on him to help you out whenever you needed work done immediately. He truly was a unique and special man and a pleasure to know him. Prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Glider
02/17/2018
Linda so sorry for the loss of tony. Our prayer's are with you and your family.
Karri and John Best
02/17/2018
Tony was the kindest most soft spoken man ever , his heart was huge ,he gave so much to are son Mikey, who loves him like a 2nd dad
You'll be missed by many!!
Godspeed Tony, and God bless you .
Ryan and Kristi Carpenter
02/16/2018
Dominic, Kelli and family- Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lederman Bail Bonds Staff
02/16/2018
We are thinking of you and your family at this time. We are sorry for your loss.
Toni Murcek
02/16/2018
So sad to hear this news. Tony was a customer who became a friend. 15 years of great conversations and he loved to talk about his family. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. He will be missed.
Matt Hutchings
02/16/2018
Tony was my customer who became my friend.. I will miss him. He was a great guy. My sympathies to his family.
Kory & Kari Hageman
02/15/2018
Anthony and Jane and all the Punelli family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.