John Marsden: A Literary Legacy
Explore the life and legacy of John Marsden, a beloved Australian author and educator whose works, like the Tomorrow series, inspire and empower young readers
In Loving Memory
DE CHELLIS, Antonio (Tony)
Born 2nd September 1937,
in Pacentro, L’Aquila, Italy.
Passed away peacefully
at home in Adelaide
in the presence of his loving family
on 17th January 2024, aged 86 years.
Loving and adored husband
of Josie De Chellis for 61½ years.
Loved and devoted father
of Marco De Chellis.
Respected and devoted father-in-law
of Lavinia De Chellis.
Cherished and loved nonno
of Giorgia De Chellis.
Loved son of
Clicerio De Chellis and Anna Pacella,
and loved brother and brother-in-law of
Giuseppe and Alberina,
Pierina and Tony
(all deceased),
and Lucia and Berardino (deceased).
Loved foster son of
Carmine and Bambina Di Marzio,
and loved foster brother
and brother-in-law of
Nunziatina Di Marzio,
Albert and Mary Di Marzio,
and John and Elsie Di Marzio
(all deceased).
Loved son-in-law of
Nicola and Emilia Vozzo
(both deceased).
Loved brother-in-law of
Rocco and Debbie Vozzo,
Don (deceased) and Nicki Vozzo,
and John Vozzo.
Forever loved uncle, great uncle,
and cousin to many,
and will be dearly missed
by family and friends
in Australia, Italy, the USA and Canada.
The family would like to sincerely thank
Doctors Joe Montarello, Maria Santos,
Amy Hsheih, Matthew Lawrence,
and Spiro Arkadianos,
the team at Icon Oncology,
Central Adelaide Palliative Care Team,
the nurses from RDNS,
Tony's personal carers,
SA Ambulance Service,
and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
We would also like to thank
all of Tony’s dearest friends
who supported him during his illness.
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Funeral by : Frank J Siebert Funeral Directors
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