Antonio “Tony” Vasquez
Age 76, passed away March 11, 2020. He was born February 22, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, to Bruno and Fernanda Vasquez. Antonio graduated from Holt High School. He was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, then, he worked for General Motors.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maria; sons, Pedro “Pete” Perez, Tony (Amanda) Vasquez, and Sergio Vasquez; and 9 grandchildren, Miklo, Deya, Matthew, Adam, Benecio, Diego, Abbey, Nicholas, and Tressa. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Veronica Vasquez.
The funeral service will be private. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Dimondale.
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Tom Warning
March 16, 2020 at 12:41 pmTony was a U.S.. Marine Corps helicopter mechanic. He along with the other aircrewman were in HMM-361. Affectionately known as “Tweeds Tigers”. Col. Tweed was the best C.O. an enlisted man could have. Marty “Mad Dog” was a good friend of tony’s. Bruce “Crow” spoke kindly of him. Terry “Spike” was in another section as was I.
On Sept. 3rd, 1967, the North Veit Namese hit our base at Dong Ha. We were very close to the border. An explosion occurred in the ammunition depot next to our huts and helicopters. Shell exploded and burned for the next 8 1/2 hours. A large number of our men were burned. Don’t know if Tony was one of them We, the men of HMM-361 & HMH-361 morn the losss of Tony Vasquez.
Elmer Phifer
August 5, 2025 at 9:01 pmI mourn the loss of Mr. Antonio Vasquez. We worked together at Fisher Body A-Line Trim Department in 1984. It was my very first job working installing rear speakers and Amplifyers. For CHRIS PHIFER AND GORDY HASSLER. Our department was very close and the conversations and jokes will. Always be deeply remembered. Tony would always comment in a endearing and cherishing way. I him and Scott Brooks enjoyed the characters of the envisioning characteristics of
many rememberable dramatics to the commemorational aspects as we would rename the claim to fame. GET OFF OF THAT HORSE AND WOO.. Timingly it wasn’t just a job as it was an adventure. We spent various hours and weekends at work and we developed a bond as friends. This friendship is special and the unaccountable hours we spent at work was what made it special. The other things may not matter but Tony always kept it real. His laughter brought joy and harm throughout the day he would always have something funny to say or comment and laugh to get through the day. May he rest in heaven forevermore with God by his side.