Dr. Anthony C. Fiorello

Dr. Anthony “Tony” Carmen Fiorello, 85, of Dover PA, died peacefully with his family close on April 5th, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Catonsville, MD.  Tony was the youngest of four children from Antonio and Maria (DeVito) Fiorello of Syracuse, NY.  His parents had immigrated from the Sicilian region of Italy.  Tony was proud of his Italian heritage and of being a first generation Italian-American.

Tony served in the United States Army - 21st Infantry Division from September of 1956 to September of 1958.  He achieved the rank of Private First Class.  He was very proud of, and loved his time in the Army.

Dr. Fiorello attended Johns Hopkins University where he received his Bachelor of Science, as well as his Master of Education.  He then attended George Washington University where he received his Doctor of Education.

He began his career in education as a highly respected, innovative teacher in Baltimore, MD.  During his career, Dr. Fiorello served as principal of Northern High School, of Calvert Elementary, and held several administrative positions, to include Director of Elementary Education, within the Calvert County school system of Maryland before retiring.  After retiring he restored his family home in Syracuse NY, then moved south to Dover, PA to be closer to his daughter and her family.

Dr. Fiorello was an intelligent, vital, independent man.  He was gregarious and loving; caring for his sister until her death.  He enjoyed interacting with his family and friends, traveling, listening to jazz, dancing and was an avid golfer; walking all 18 holes, carrying his own bag for years until he conceded to using a cart.

Tony was a cancer survivor and in December of 2018, he suffered a mild stroke after an oral surgery.  He valiantly fought to regain his health and vitality, but sadly lost that battle.  Throughout his battle, Tony retained his intellect and his sense of humor.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dr. Fiorello is survived by his daughter, Belinda Stonecipher (Ernest “Skip” Stonecipher); grandson, Jacob Stonecipher; granddaughter, Lily Stonecipher of Catonsville, MD; his sister Ann Finizio, of Syracuse, NY: his niece Linda (Finizio) Dwyer and nephew, Anthony Finizio of Syracuse, NY; his cousin Steven Fiorello of Mount Joy, PA; and his son Mark Fiorello of AZ.

Dr. Fiorello was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Maria Fiorello; his brother Phillip and sister-in-law Peggy Fiorello of Baltimore, MD; his sister Domenica “Mamie” Fiorello of Dover, PA; and his niece Maria Finizio of Philadelphia, PA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Heart and Vascular Institute.