Anthony T. "Tony" Iasiello

Anthony T. “Tony” Iasiello, 72, of Bethlehem died on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Marjorie (Achey) Schuler and the late Anthony J. Iasiello. He was the husband of Terry (McNelis) Iasiello. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary this past October. Tony graduated from Liberty High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from Moravian College. He was a longtime mentor and educator at Bethlehem Catholic High School teaching History for 42 years. He started the schools first wrestling program and continued as the Head Coach for 38 years. Tony was also the owner of The Sports Corner for 38 years. He was the president of UNICO an Italian American Club, Kiwanis and The Knights of Columbus. Among his many accomplishments, he was also inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and founded the Christmas City Wrestling Tournament which is currently known as the Tony Iasiello Tournament. He was President of District XI Wrestling Coaches Association.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Terry; his mother, Marjorie; son, Anthony “Tony”, Jr. and wife, Trish of White Plains, NY; daughter, Kristen Boyle and husband, Sean of New Tripoli; brothers, Dennis of Allentown; John and his wife, Susie of Georgia; sisters, Sylvia Bayer of Bethlehem; Maryann Vanya and husband, Steve of Bethlehem; and Sandra Iasiello of Florida; and his six beautiful grandchildren who brought him such pride and joy, Teighan, Tealyn, Tyleigh, Riley, Tommy and Luke. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Visitation will be Sunday at Bethlehem Catholic High School Auditorium from 4 to 8 p.m. 2133 Madison Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017 and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be at Holy Saviour, Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions: may be made to UNICO 324 Grandview Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18018 or Bethlehem Catholic.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Sunday, July 5, 2015
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bethlehem Catholic High School
2133 Madison Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Monday, July 6, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, July 6, 2015
11:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531