DE VIRGILIO, Antonio
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Antonio De Virgilio after a long battle aged 59 years.
Son of Rosa and Ernesto (dec.).
Loving husband of Melinda.
Adoring dad of Jasmine & Adam, Jessica & Damien, James & Miranda.
Doting Nonno of Milly, Hunter, Indi & Marcus.
Loved son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many.
Funeral NoticeThe Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Moe Memorial Park Cemetery.
Tony's service will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Our thoughts are with the DeVirgilio family at this very difficult time. We are so sorry for you loss and we hope the beautiful memories you have of him before he fell asleep in death will give you comfort to cope now and times ahead. Warm hugs!
February 25, 2026To all the De Virgilio family, I am so very sorry to hear about Tony’s death. Such a wonderful man and a fantastic role example to his family. He and Melinda invited me to their home on several occasions and made me feel very welcome. I am sending love especially to Melinda, their family, Nona and to all his brothers and sisters especially my connection to the family – Lorenzzo, Vanessa, Leah and Breanna. Taken too young. Love Freda in Geelong.
February 25, 2026Our thoughts and sympathy go to all of Tony’s family. Such a wonderful man that adored and loved his family. To my beautiful friend Jess,my heart breaks for you. I know how much you loved and adored your Dad. Life will never be quite the same. To Melinda Jasmine and James,stay united as the beautiful family you all are.
February 27, 2026
Hugs and heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Love and strength to each and everyone of you at this sad time .Love Jane and Michael Walker xxxxTo the most beautiful man we knew.
Loving, kind and gentle. The many good memories we have will get us through the tough times ahead. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model- and the best brother and brother in- law one could ever ask for xxxCharles and Diana
February 27, 2026Dear Melinda, Jasmine, Jessica, James and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Tony. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Rhonda Gamble
February 28, 2026
(Former teacher at Albert Street Primary School)Tony, one of life’s gentlemen, I met you when I was 17 and you advised me to aim higher. I appreciate you.
February 28, 2026A kind, gentle, polite, friendly, always smiling gentleman is how I’ll remember Tony.
March 2, 2026
Lots of love to your beautiful family.Will see you again my darling dad in paradise. Love you forever… thank you for being the most wonderful dad us three kids could have asked for. We will look after mum until you come back ♥️
March 2, 2026Dear Melinda I remember meeting you and Tony in my mid 20’s and loved coming up and spending time with you and they were happy times – I will never forget that period in my life.
March 3, 2026
Tony will be sadly missed.
Thanks for always being my friends ❤️To the De Virgilio family my sympathy on Tony’s passing.
I had the pleasure of working with Tony at Hazelwood. He was always smiling with a great sense of humour and a calming influence. RIP Tony
March 3, 2026To the entire De Virgilio family ,
My deepest sympathy for your loss , Tony is one of the best human beings I have ever have a the pleasure of spending time with . Tony and I spent the passed 18 years together as work colleagues and great mates , his support , guidance , friendship and company was something that i highly value . I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from Tony in the good times and the tough times , working life won’t be the same without his fantastic personality and warm calming affect on our team .
Benny Farmer and Family
March 4, 2026To Melinda, jasmine, Jessica, James and families, my deepest condolences on Tony’s passing. I am shocked and saddened to hear this sad news. Sending lots of love to you all as you navigate life moving forward. Another former Hazelwood PS employee gone too soon.
March 5, 2026To all the family , our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one…Tony was an amazing man, with beautiful qualities, a true gentleman. May he rest in peace. Peter and Rosanna Colli
March 5, 2026On behalf of AGL Loy Yang, I extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tony.
Tony served Loy Yang with professionalism and care for more than eight and a half years and brought with him many decades of experience from his time in Maintenance and Operations at Hazelwood. He was known for his warm nature and kindness, earning the respect and friendship of colleagues across AGL and the Latrobe Valley.
Tony will be fondly remembered for his good humour, his willingness to help others, and the genuine care he showed to those he worked alongside.
Tony will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
March 5, 2026Dear Melinda and family,
March 5, 2026
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tony. May Jehovah support you in your time of distress and may the love of family, friends and all who knew Tony help ease the pain you are experiencing. ( Prov 17:17 )
Love,
Shane, Yvette and family xxxA special workmate and person. Condolences to his family at this sad time.
March 6, 2026So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
March 6, 2026
Love Franca & TaniaThoughts of loving memories and now thoughts of love to the De Virgillio family members for their loss.
March 6, 2026My condolences to the De Vergillio family I went to school with Tony and he was a gentleman even at school.
March 6, 2026
Tony it’s people like you who make this world 🌎 a better place.We are so sorry about you lost .mae Jehovah give yous all the strength yous nead in this horrible time .from the Family Ferreira and Jerics
March 8, 2026