ANTHONY "TONY" LEANZA, age 77, beloved husband for 53 years of Joanne (nee Cangelosi); loving father of Anthony (wife Audrey) and Christopher (wife Lauren); devoted grandfather of Vincent, Bennett, Giulia and Anthony; cherished son of the late John and Dolores (nee Bahara); dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Anthony Charles Leanza, affectionately known as Tony, passed away on February 3, 2026, just shy of his 78th birthday. He was born on February 18, 1948, in Cleveland, OH and spent his life in the Parma area where he created a loving home filled with laughter and cherished memories.

Tony was a driver/sales rep in the beverage industry and was a proud member of the Teamsters union. He liked to golf, landscape, travel and cheer on all the Cleveland sports teams. He also liked listening to music, especially Elvis and AC/DC.

Tony was a man who had a special gift for connecting with children, making them feel valued and loved. Tony truly treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren, making those moments unforgettable with his playful spirit and warm heart. His kindness and warmth will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Tony to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital HERE or mailed to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Relatives and friends are requested to meet for Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7367 York Rd., Parma. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Tony at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 Pearl Rd., Parma MONDAY from 3-7 p.m.