Anthony Gregory (Tony) Branco passed from us August 3, 2024 following an unexpected and brief illness. Tony was born January 19, 1941 to Todd and Carmelita Branco of Atwater. Having grown up in the Central San Joaquin Valley, Tony went on to work for Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation in Sunnyvale for the next 42 years. He and his late wife, Sally, had two children, Scott (and Alexandra) Branco and Kelly Rodman, and four grandchildren, Julianna Rodman Cooper (and Andrew Cooper), Anthony Rodman (and Taylor Gemmet), Ethan Branco and Declan Branco.
Beyond their passion for their family, Sally and Tony were devoted and passionate 49er fans following them faithfully through the good seasons and those others. They enjoyed travel and a bounty of good friends. Tony and Sally moved to the Villages in 2012 and lived in Del Lago.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. in Cribari Auditorium. All Villages friends are welcome.
