Anthony Edward Best, Sr. (Tony, Sonny, Poppy, Kingfish or the Big Guy) was
born to John (Johann) Best and
Maria Palattella Best, on July 23, 1934 and peacefully passed away at home on August 31, 2022, with family by his side.

Anthony's first wife, Carol Marie Mangan Best, predeceased him on 10/21/1986 and married Dorene Lynn Mangan Best, on April 17, 1987.

He is survived by his children: Bonnie Best Allen (Eric), Deborah Best Diemer (Steven), Carol Best McGuirk (John), Sharon Best Phillips, Anthony Best, Jr. (Melaine), Paul Best (Lisa),
Denise LeBlanc (Danny Byram), Laura Paige and Kenny Zakar. Predeceased by his newborn son, Thomas Best.

Grandchildren: Jenna Diemer Brandon (Kory), Shawna Diemer, Steven Diemer, Jr. (Meagan), Jean Thomas McGuirk (Cortney), Joanna McGuirk, Timothy McGuirk, Rilianne Allen, Trevor Phillips, Desire LeBlanc, Nicholas LeBlanc, Thomas Paige, Emily Coulter, (Tim) Elora Reeves. Dylan Davies (Ashley)

Great Grandchildren:
Addaley Diemer, Uriah Brandon, Uriel Brandon, Emma Diemer, Bristol Chisholm, Madalyn Chisholm, Zayn Diemer, Ulizzah Brandon, Matteo McGuirk, Luna McGuirk, Wesley Davies, Lorelia Coulter. Dallas Sonnier, III

Brother: John Best (Betty Best predeceased) and wife Eileen Best, nephew, Scott (Donna), niece, Laura and nephew, Kirk (Shanna)

Brother in Law: Patrick Dennis McKeown (Barbara Mangan McKeown, deceased) nephews: Patrick McKeown, Keith McKeown, Kevin McKeown.
Also Including sister in law, Grace Mangan Bischoff and her husband, Fred Bischoff (both deceased) children : Scott Bischoff, Brian Bishoff, Alison Bischoff Stumpfig, Darren Bishoff and Ashleigh Bishoff

 

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday September 2, 2022 at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday September 3, 2022 at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville.


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