Anthony "Tony" M. Pitalo, Sr.

Anthony M. “Tony” Pitalo, Sr., 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Tony was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was the owner of Pitalo’s Hardware and Boat Supply. Tony enjoyed all sports, loved playing golf and watching horse racing. He was a member of the Slavonian Lodge and St. Michael Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Pitalo; his parents, Matre and Ola Pitalo; his sisters, Elizabeth Dartez and Margaret Pitalo; and his brothers, Peter Pitalo, John Pitalo and Andrew Pitalo. Tony’s survivors include his daughter, Kristi (Tommy) Murphy; his son, Tony Pitalo, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Brent Murphy and Shannon Murphy. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to St. Michael Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 am. Friends may visit from 9:30 am until mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.