Dr. Anthony J. “Tony” Fareno of Newtown and formerly of Richboro passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 71.

Born in Philadelphia, Tony was the beloved husband of 47 years to Priscilla Baglivo Fareno. He was the son of the late Anthony and Veronica Barton Fareno.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tony was a resident of Newtown for the past 15 years. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School, class of 1961. After graduation from Judge, Tony attended LaSalle University where he did his undergraduate work. He then received the Senatorial Scholarship to attend Temple University School of Dentistry. He graduated from TUSoD with honors in 1968.

Upon graduation from dental school, Tony entered the US Air Force. He served two years at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton, FL as a captain during the Vietnam War. He was quickly appointed the director of the dental clinic on the base.

In 1970, Tony moved back to Philadelphia and opened a private dental practice in Feasterville. He remained in Feasterville for 45 years treating his patients with skill, compassion and generosity. He truly enjoyed dentistry and his patients. Tony’s kindness went beyond his practice and for many years he provided a scholarship fund for a student in need who wanted to attend Father Judge High School as well as several other charitable organizations.

Tony was an avid reader and his interests included golfing, travelling, collaborating with colleagues, dining out and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Huntingdon Valley CC, Wildwood CC, the Knights of Columbus and the American Dental Association.

In addition to his beloved wife, Tony is survived by his devoted children, David and his wife, Michele, of Chalfont, Lynn Evans and her husband, Derek, of Doylestown and Anthony and his wife, Shannon, of East Fallowfield, PA. He is also survived by eight dear grandchildren, Jack, Kenzie, Nick, Max, Claire, Ryan, Timmy and Abby who adored him. He was the brother of Ann Marie Montney and her husband, Stephen, and Veronica Friel and her husband, Patrick.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening, April 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.)Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 9, at 10 :00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tony’s memory may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.