Antonio "Tony" Moreno

Antonio (Tony) Moreno, a proud patriot and gentle soul, departed this world on September 28, 2024, in Warner Robins, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of love, ingenuity, and unwavering dedication to his country. Born on January 14, 1941, in Brownsville, Texas, Tony embodied the spirit of resilience and compassion throughout his life.

An Army veteran who served valiantly in the Vietnam War, Tony carried the weight of duty with grace. His commitment to service didn't end with his military enlistment; it blossomed into a longtime government career ending with the Army Corps of Engineers as an Engineering Technician. He played a pivotal role in transformative projects, from designing the ball at the top of the 370 foot UT Tower at Austin, TX, the sprawling landscapes of Lake Okeechobee in Florida, to the rugged fortifications at Fort Richardson in Alaska and Fort Sam in San Antonio. His inventive mind was matched only by his pride in his work.

Tony was a collector of life’s little treasures, a restorer of broken things, and a maker of beautiful jewelry. He had an innate ability to mend not only jewelry but also relationships. After years apart, he joyously reunited with his daughter, eager to reconnect and build a bridge of love that would last a lifetime.

For over 36 wonderful years, Tony shared his life with his beloved wife, Gail, embracing her two children demonstrating that family is not just about blood, but about the bonds we choose to forge.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Adelina Moreno; siblings, Olga Moreno, Francisco Moreno, and Carmen M. Barrientos; sister-in-law, Ana Moreno; and brothers-in-law, Steve Roberts and Hugo Gaytan.

His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Gail; daughter, Lara Margaret Moreno Aufderheide (Steve) of Anchorage, Alaska; stepchildren, Charles G. Rowe (Patti) of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Renee Rowe (Paul Smith) of Warner Robins, Georgia; grandchildren, Taylor J. McKinney, Jordan R. McKinney (Aslynne), Jesse M. McKinney, and Nick Aufderheide, all of Anchorage, Alaska; step-grandchildren, Trevor Logan (Autumn) of Lexington, Kentucky and Lindsay Logan Doyle of Colorado Springs, Colorado; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mario Moreno, Mary M. Lopez, Adlina M. Rodriguez, Elida Roberts, Monica Moreno and Maria Magdalena Gaytan.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held immediately following, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Tony will be laid to rest at Andersonville at 2:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Tony Moreno to Tunnels for Towers by visiting https://dogood.t2t.org/.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.