Anthony S. "Tony" Caldarella Jr., 59, a lifelong resident of Kansas City's East Side, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Funeral Service will begin at 6 p.m. Tony's wish was to be cremated. Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Tony was born November 11, 1952 to Anthony S. Caldarella Sr. and Santina (Spitaleri) Caldarella. He worked at his parent's restaurant - Santina's Pizza on Truman Rd. - for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Phillip J. Caldarella.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Caldarella; and many other family members and friends.