Anthony J. Plassio, Jr.

Anthony Joseph Plassio, Jr., 77, of Robinson Township, PA, previously of Murrysville, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Born January 17, 1948, in Herminie, PA, Tony was the beloved son of the late Anthony and Helen (Colerick) Plassio.

Tony was deeply proud of his Italian heritage and was a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA). He was a tax accountant who worked for various accounting firms and in private industry. He eventually settled into self-employment where he was still active in offering tax services. 

He was also dedicated to giving back to his community, currently serving as a board member of Communities Inc., a non-profit organization committed to raising funds to support youth baseball in Murrysville. He previously volunteered his time with Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pittsburgh Jaycees/Vectors, various youth special needs and adolescent amputee organizations, as well as coaching and scorekeeping for youth sports. His generosity, leadership, and passion for helping young people left a lasting impact.

Tony was the beloved husband of Susan (Filipiak) Plassio, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Dante (Emily) Plassio and the proud and loving “Pappy Tony” to his grandchildren Vayda, Reese, and Van.

He is survived by his sisters Helen (Norm) Vinsick and Antoinette (the late Geno) Guerrieri; his brother William (the late Mary) Plassio; and his sisters- and brothers-in-law Sandra (Dallas) Jensen, Sally (Charles) Kremer, John Filipiak, James (Juliana) Filipiak, and Joseph (Donna) Filipiak. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his siblings Margaret (the late Paul) Orange, James (Bonnie) Plassio, and Mary (the late James) Fullerton. 

Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Archangel Gabriel Parish (Holy Trinity Church), 5718 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Regional Panther Foundation, created to ensure the highest level of educational innovation supporting students, faculty, and staff with community involvement in a partnership of lifetime learning in academics, arts, and athletics. 

Franklin Regional Panther Foundation