ESPOSITO SR.
Anthony J. Esposito ASHTABULA – Anthony Joseph “Tony” Esposito, 87, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at ACMC. He was born August 23, 1930 in Ashtabula, the son of Felix and Josephine (Nappi) Esposito and had been a lifelong resident. A graduate of Ashtabula High School, he joined the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War. After the service, Tony went to New York City and joined the Johnny Long Orchestra and toured across the country in ballrooms and colleges. After three years with the Orchestra, Tony joined the Ralph Marterie Band, one of America’s top recording bands in the 1950’s. In 1956, Tony returned to Ashtabula to form his own band, the Tony Esposito Orchestra. Tony and the orchestra have been entertaining throughout the county for 45 years. Tony was also a member of the Ashtabula Symphonic Band, the Blues Project Band, and the Madison Jazz Band. Many of the groups Tony has performed at many weddings and community events and have given local concerts at Kent State and the Walnut Beach Summer Concert Series. He worked over 35 years as a salesman for Massucci Ford and then found an opportunity to work as a ...Read More