Anthony 'Tony' Maltese, 63, of Seffner, Florida passed away at Brandon regional hospital on July 1,2022. Born April 18,1959 in Newark, New Jersey, Anthony is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lenore Maltese and survived by his wife Sarah, children Heather (Mike) and Robert (Yani) as well as his four siblings Theresa, Frances (Chris), Joe (Ginger), and Diane (Tony) and many nieces and nephews. Graduating from Largo High School, Anthony went on to earn a Bachelors in political science degree from the University of South Florida. Anthony was a dispatcher at AAA Cooper Transportation for over 30 years.  A survivor of stage 4 throat cancer, Anthony retired early and spent his days with his wife and his dog, Lebron. Lover of sports, politics, and hallmark movies. Anthony loved Christmas, red trucks, his country, but most of all football and family.