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Tony E. Mussaw

LAKEWOOD, CO/Middlebury
Tony E. Mussaw, age 52, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home in Lakewood, CO.
   Tony was born in Middlebury on April 1, 1962. He was the son of Oscar D. and Cynthia J. (Moore) Mussaw. He received his early education in Leicester Central School and was graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1980. Following in his father’s footsteps, Tony enlisted in the armed forces, serving in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Korea and later at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. He had received several award clusters among his military decorations. Following his honorable discharge in 1987 he returned to Vermont, to be near his family and embarked on his career path in transportation. On June 14, 1996 he married his wife of 18 years; Carol Lynn Franz. They made their home in Aurora, CO, with their two sons; James and Jeff. Tony held various transportation roles at Steele Inc., TRA Actions and AirGas. He found enjoyment in cooking, music and trivia.
Surviving is his former wife Conni Franz of Aurora, CO, 2 sons; James Mussaw and Jeff Franz of Aurora, CO, two sisters; Melody (DeeDee) Gearwar and her husband Robert of Leicester, Linda Carey and her husband James of Leicester, three nephews; Robert, Joseph and Gavin Gearwar, a niece Renee Ellis. He was predeceased by his parents Oscar (Dec. 15, 2009) Cindy (Mar. 29, 2009 and his sister Gloria (Dec. 18, 1997).
A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon, followed by a “Celebration of His Life” gathering to be announced at a later date.
Those wishing to send condolences to his son James, please do so at 11175 East Alameda Avenue, #6-101, Aurora, CO 80012.
Miller & Ketcham in Brandon is assisting the family with their Vermont arrangements.

 


    
    

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