1966
Anthony
2023
Anthony J. "Tony" Vespa
October 7, 1966 — March 10, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Joseph Vespa, 56, of Decatur, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 10th, 2023.
Tony was born October 7, 1966 in Springfield, IL, to Dominic Vespa and Judy (Fouts) Vespa. He married Lara Reed on November 3, 1990 in Illiopolis.
Tony went to Riverton schools, graduated from high school in 1984, and attended Lincoln Land Community College to pursue a degree in Fire Science. He was hired by the Decatur Fire Department in March 1990 where he served the community for 27 years. He coordinated the fire science program at Richland from 1991-2018 where he taught hundreds of future firefighters. He was a dedicated husband and father and enjoyed being a Papa to his grandson.
Tony is survived by his wife Lara of 32 years; children Max (Devin) Vespa, Kati (Chris) Garner; grandson Levi Vespa; parents Dominic and Judy Vespa; brothers Greg (Cheryl) Vespa; Chris (Darci) Vespa, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. Firefighters line up at 8:00 PM with walk through at 8:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday March 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407. E. Eldorado St, Decatur, with Rev. John Burnette, Celebrant.
Tony was born October 7, 1966 in Springfield, IL, to Dominic Vespa and Judy (Fouts) Vespa. He married Lara Reed on November 3, 1990 in Illiopolis.
Tony went to Riverton schools, graduated from high school in 1984, and attended Lincoln Land Community College to pursue a degree in Fire Science. He was hired by the Decatur Fire Department in March 1990 where he served the community for 27 years. He coordinated the fire science program at Richland from 1991-2018 where he taught hundreds of future firefighters. He was a dedicated husband and father and enjoyed being a Papa to his grandson.
Tony is survived by his wife Lara of 32 years; children Max (Devin) Vespa, Kati (Chris) Garner; grandson Levi Vespa; parents Dominic and Judy Vespa; brothers Greg (Cheryl) Vespa; Chris (Darci) Vespa, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. Firefighters line up at 8:00 PM with walk through at 8:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday March 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407. E. Eldorado St, Decatur, with Rev. John Burnette, Celebrant.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Decatur
Firefighters line up at 8:00 PM with walk through at 8:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Full fire brigade procession from church with casket on fire truck
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