Anthony "Tony" Richard Tammaro

About Tony

Anthony “Tony” Richard Tammaro, 35, of Solway, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Tony was born on June 27, 1988 in Bemidji, MN the son of Scott and Annette (Wilander) Tammaro. He spent childhood years growing up on his Grandpa David’s farm. He spent much time with his Grandma Bonnie learning the art of cooking and baking. Tony attended Horace May Elementary thru the third grade. He attended Laporte School until his graduation in 2006.

In the fall of 2006, Tony enrolled in the BSU Music and Drama Departments. He played parts in the two plays which included Alice in Wonderland and Chinatown. His first love was his music. He was involved in several men’s groups which included, Chamber Singers, Musikantan, Age to Age, and of course the BSU choir. He participated in the Madrigal Dinner Theater for several years in which he played the King for two years. Tony had the privilege of traveling to Europe with the Choir to perform at various places which included Westminster Abbey.

Tony touched many lives over the years. He will be fondly remembered for his humor, quick wit, intelligence, but most of all, his kind, caring, and gentle soul.

Tony is survived by his parents, Scott and Annette Tammaro, uncles, Joe and Bruce Tammaro, and Mark “Gus” Wilander, aunt, Sara (Wilander) Lusignan, and cousins, Brandon, Benny, and Brody Wilander, and Elija and Vickie Tammaro.

Tony was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bonnie and David Wilander and paternal grandparents Richard and Theresa Tammaro.

A Go-Fund-Me music scholarship has been set up in Tony’s memory.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Tony is set for the spring at his parents' home.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home