Very sad to hear about the passing of Tony – a big man with a big heart. My respect and prayers to his family.

Tony, you will be greatly missed. You were a sweet guy, a life taken away too soon! Rest in Peace

I was saddened by the news, my God bless you Tony! You will be missed!

Your smile and personality will always be with us all.

I say DITTO to what Matt C said? Memory will NEVER be forgotten.

My prayers go out to his family during this time of grief. He will be missed by many

We may not have seen each other in quite a while, but our friendship during and after high school will always hold a special, and great time, in my life. RIP

Tony and Family,

From Kindergarten to Graduation Day you always had a smile. You will be missed. We may not have seen each other in a long time but you will always be in my heart. Heaven has received a true angel. Love you always my friend.

Facebook recently reconnected us all in the last few years, and it was great to hear from you after all these years, to be cut way too short so suddenly. Tony you will be truly missed by many.

Although I had not spoken to Tony in along time I will always remember what a great friend he was to me in high school. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of Tony.

I can’t believe it–one of my dearest teenage friends. I hold many great memories of Tony. I’m certain he’s continuing to make everyone smile up there.

You will be sorely missed, my friend.

-Keith

My husband and I were just talking about some of the great times we had with Tony in high school, a few days before we heard. Our hearts are now heavy with sorrow. Rest in peace Tony.

Mark and Julie LaMothe

I was very saddened by this news. I have not seen my friend Tony in many years. But have been thinking a lot today about the many good times we spent together. I will miss you and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I was very saddened to hear of the news…Thank you for being a part of my life. Your life was to short but the great the memories will live on.

Matt

I have many fond memories of Tony from high school school, very saddened to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

My heart is deeply saddened at your time of sorrow to hear of your loss. Although I didn’t know Tony well, I will always remember his larger than life personality and smile. Rest in Peace Tony and may God be with you all in your time of grief.

I have very sweet memories of Tony all the way back to Murthum Elementary. Every memory reminds me of a kind and very loving person. I am so very sorry for this terrible loss. His family and friends are in my prayers.

Would love to have seen you one more time to relive some high school idiocy. You left us with some great memories to reflect upon. You epitomized “gentle giant”. You are already missed.

So sad and so sorry to hear this news. May you be with all the angels in heaven. R.I.P.

So sorry to hear the news! Tony was a great guy who always had a smile on his face! Will never forget The Warren High memories!

R.I.P. Tony. You will surely be missed – a wonderful person/ brother/ friend. Condolences , prayers and love to your familia. God bless.

My heart is heavy with the passing of Tony. I will always remember his great smile and friendship kindly. Prayers to the family for peace.

Very sorry to hear the news. We have very fond memories of Tony and the time we spent with him. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Michelle & I extend our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Friendly, funny & smiling, truly a nice guy. Very sad loss.

Will keep your family in our prayers.

Tony was like my second big brother, I will cherish every moment I got to spend with him. Forever in my heart big brother.

I am so sorry to hear of Tony’s death. My late brother and I hung out with Tony alot at his house on Chicago Rd. RIP Tony Phipps.

I’m so sorry to learn of Tony’s passing. I have so many great memories of Tony from Warren High. I remember all the football practices- Tony was so strong and hit so hard. Most of all I remember what a great guy he was. My sincere condolences. Tony will be greatly missed.

I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all Tony was a wonderful person and will never be forgotten. Chuck Miller & family

So sad for life to end so soon. You will be missed I’m sure. Prayers and thoughts for your family.

Many prayers and thoughts for the loss of Tony such a wonderful guy taken away too soon. Lots of love and prayers to you all. Stona

Tony you will “bust u’m up in heaven”

a line we greeted each other with for 20 + years, will live in my heart forever. I was very happy to connect with you not to long ago, I will miss you

Your friend

Phil

So young. He will be greatly missed.

tony I love you and will always

miss you god be with you my sweet nephew love aunt billie and mark

Tony,our dear nephew, you are so loved & will be missed by all of us. Was looking forward to seing you in Oct. but guess it wasn’t to be.Our heart goes out to your son Josh, who loved you more than you knew. Your mother & sisters will never forget you.They loved you dearly & you were the only son & brother.You are very loved by your aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, entire family & friends.We will never forget how you joked around & sweet smile.R.I.P. Tony We will always love & remember you. Uncle Angelo & Aunt Glenna

My heart is heavy and sad. Many memories of us as kids growing up, you and Sue, me, Tori, and Anthony. The five of us were like siblings instead of cousins. You are loved very much and will never be forgotten Tony.

Love, Dina and Harry

Tony we will all miss you, very big loss for Schindler and Miami International. All the guys at MIA.

tony you were a good big brother we had alot of real good times when we were younger and more when we got older I will miss all that but most of all I will miss not seeing you R I P my big brother aaron and amanda will miss you too

We had a lot of rocky moments but I loved you and always will. I will miss your humor, your personality, your careing. You gave me the most precious gift of our son and I will cherish you always. I love you.

Today is one week since I lost my big brother. We didn’t always see eye to eye, but you always had my back, and my heart. I have read all the kind words people wrote of you, but I think of the little boy that pulled out the chair for his second grade teacher everyday, the adolescent that was as tall as his little league coaches, and the time you were ten and cracked the bat with that hit, the teenager that wasn’t too embarrassed to walk in the stands and kiss his Mom at every football game, the young man that didn’t buy his family a bunch of Christmas gifts and chose to buy food for a homeless shelter instead, a father who showed nothing but pride for his son. I will always remember spring break 85, and i am so blessed that we took our cruise in March.My brother, my confidante and my friend…not sure what I am gonna do without you big bro!!! I love you and I will always look out for Josh now you can take care of my baby. You will forever be in my heart, I love youyou

It seemed like yesterday we were kids planning parties and tony always laughing , or making a joke. His favorite was pushing his little sisters Sue’s buttons. Always in fun. Everyone at our High School, Warren High knew, or heard of Tony Phipps. I know his family and all of his friends will miss him dearly. He had the most sweet natural smile. You could not help but smile with him. May God have his arms wrapped around him as he was welcomed into heaven. Too soon. But, God’s will. Until we meet again.

It seemed like yesterday we were kids planning parties and tony always laughing , or making a joke. His favorite was pushing his little sisters Sue’s buttons. Always in fun. Everyone at our High School, Warren High knew, or heard of Tony Phipps. I know his family and all of his friends will miss him dearly. He had the most sweet natural smile. You could not help but smile with him. May God have his arms wrapped around him as he was welcomed into heaven. Too soon. But, God’s will. Until we meet again.

It seemed like yesterday we were kids planning parties and tony always laughing , or making a joke. His favorite was pushing his little sisters Sue’s buttons. Always in fun. Everyone at our High School, Warren High knew, or heard of Tony Phipps. I know his family and all of his friends will miss him dearly. He had the most sweet natural smile. You could not help but smile with him. May God have his arms wrapped around him as he was welcomed into heaven. Too soon. But, God’s will. Until we meet again.

I have been around the Phipps family for 40 yrs, ever since Sue and I met in kindergarten. I grew up with Tony and after my own big brother moved out of state, Tony offered to be my big brother…to be there for whatever I needed. I never forgot that offer. I saw how Sue adored her big brother over the years. Tony always made sure he said hi to me in the halls of Murthum, Fuhrman & Warren High. He was even my date for Senior Prom!!! I still tell people how I had to fit my hoop skirt into the front of an Omni, and Tony was a gentleman throughout that whole hilarious scene!!! He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to Josh, Carol, Sue, Robin and the entire family. Tony, please send your strength down to all who loved you. God Bless.

My prayers are with Tony’s family in there time of mourning.I will miss Tony greatly but will never forget the great friendship we had over the years.Rest in piece my brother

Tony, thanks for all the good times we had back in the day, you will be remembered and missed always !! JK.