Anthony J. "Skeech" Manzella, 50, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra as celebrant. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Tony was born on March 11, 1971 in Champaign, IL, the son of Michael Anthony and Marylee Finnegan Manzella.

Survivors include his father of Tuscola, daughters: Rebekah and Clara Manzella both of Effingham, brothers: Mike Manzella and Joe Manzella both of Tuscola, Bob (Timeea) Price of Tolono, a new grandbaby on the way and many other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Tony worked at Cabot in Tuscola for 23 years and for Buford's Pub. He loved searching for and buying old cars and working on them, riding motorcycles, traveling and fishing. Tony was funny, loved telling stories and he never met a stranger. He was a member of the Arcola American Legion and Wheels Thru Time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: New Life Car Care c/o Dan Craw, 2709 Commercial Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com