URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Anthony (Tony) Mancuso, 54 of Urbana passed away October 16, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Tony was born October 7, 1970, in Belleville, the son of Peter and Sandra (Burgard) Mancuso. He married Dana Swanson in 1996. He is survived by his wife and his children Gabby and Andrew Mancuso. He is also survived by his mother Sandra Mancuso, sister Cara (Steven) Hayes, and grandmother Julia Burgard, as well as much extended family.
Tony’s sense of humor and kind heart will be long remembered. He was proud of his dedicated volunteer service coaching youth soccer and baseball. Tony impacted many families through a positive team sports experience where all are valued. Tony was an avid reader, a lifelong Cardinals fan and especially enjoyed trivia. He was a man of faith and tried to live accordingly.
Tony graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. A journalist by education and temperament, Tony spent many years at the News-Gazette, both as a copy editor/designer and later an editor. Most recently he worked as communications director for iSEE at the University of Illinois.
Condolences may be offered at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory.