Tony Apostalo, 87, of Baytown, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 4, 2011. He was born June 12, 1923 in Port O’Connor, Texas. He was a carpenter and a fisherman. He loved to hunt and dance and he was very proud of the homes he built. He loved to visit with his family and friends He was a good husband and father and an awesome grandfather. He will be missed by those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Matilda Apostalo; brothers, Jimmy Apostalo, E.J. Apostalo, Henry Apostalo, Alex Apostalo; sister, Ruby Zafereo; wife, Mildred Apostalo.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Apostalo; children, Nelda Henry and husband Gary, Melody Swire and husband Leslie; stepchildren, Dana Standard, Tresa Eastman and husband Thomas, Billie Robinson and husband Kevin, Dale Ott and wife Jane, Lona Donlon and husband Robert; brothers, Paul Apostalo and wife Sara, Frank Apostalo, Roy Apostalo and wife Mary Alice; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Monday, March 7, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Sterling Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Larry Hayes. Burial followed at Palms Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Smith, Sr., Joseph Smith, Jr., Haley Smith, Christopher Henry, Kristen Roulet, Daniel Eastman, Tommy Standard, Jr. and Thomas Eastman.

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