Antonio Salvatore Mesa
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Antonio Salvatore Mesa, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 with his wife Vicky and son John by his side. Tony was born and raised in Garden City, Kansas to John and Mary Mesa. After graduating from Boys Town, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam (1967-1968) and Germany (1968-1969) as a member of the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers.
Upon returning home, he attended Garden City Community College where he obtained an associate’s degree in 1971. He continued his studies at Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 1973. He went on to receive a Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas in 1975. He would work as a social worker for the next eighteen years at the Kansas State Department of Social Rehabilitative Services (1975-2003) before moving on to the State Department of Aging (2003-2011) where he worked as a quality assurance supervisor. He also spent twenty six years (1994-2018) as a home care provider at the Center for Developmentally Disabled.
Tony was the Commander of the American GI Forum, Kansas City Area Chapter and local board member for the United States Selective Service System, Region 3. He was a board member of El Centro Inc., (1985-1987) and enjoyed coaching his son’s soccer teams at the YMCA. Tony was a dedicated Catholic and member of St. Robert Bellarmine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Tony loved helping others and lived to serve. Whether someone needed a ride, a babysitter, an extra hand making home improvements, or a loan, Tony was ready to help. He was a passionate man who loved listening to music, antiquing and keeping up on politics.
Tony is preceded in death by his father John G. Mesa; siblings John C. Mesa; Mary Rose Morley and Pasquale Mesa. Survivors include his wife Vicky Mesa; children Lisa Bruno; Antonio Mario Mesa; Melisa Mesa; Antonio Salvatore Mesa; and John Mesa; mother Maria Plescia; sister Clara Martinez; brothers Joe and Carlo Alvarado; 16 grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and friends.
Visitation will be 9:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4313 SW 7 HWY, Blue Springs, Missouri 64014. Burial will be in Garden City, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to The American GI Forum, PO Box 1702 Dodge City, Kansas 67801. AGIF is a Hispanic veterans and civil rights organization whose cause was near and dear to Tony’s heart.
May he rest in peace, forever in our hearts.
My condolences to his family and friends
My condolences to you Vicky and to the entire family.
My condolences to you and family.
Tony was there for my family during difficult times and times of celebration. He will be missed, and he will continue on in our memories. My prayers for peace and comfort to each member of his family and close friends as you transition during the days ahead. Numbers 6: 24-26: 24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Vicky, Tony was a good man. He will be missed.
Uncle Tony was a pretty cool Uncle. One rule: never talk politics( lol ). I’m going to miss him. I’m thankful that we had quality visits the last few times I saw him. I even shared family secrets with him which he felt special about. Because no one else knows. Gone but not forgotten. I will be at the burial in Garden City Kansas.
Vicky, I’m so very sorry for your loss!
Tony was a great man! I’ll keep you & your family in my prayers, God bless each one of you!
Tony kept in touch with me, we spoke every couple months. He was a kind, sweet, funny guy who I’m proud to call my friend. Our QR group was planning a reunion soon, which was what our last phone call was about. We will still plan our reunion with Tony in our hearts and toast his life and friendship. He will be missed always. Sending sympathy to his family and those who loved him.
Susan
Tony kept in touch with me, we spoke every couple months. He was a kind, sweet, funny guy who I’m proud to call my friend. Our QR group was planning a reunion soon, which was what our last phone call was about. We will still plan our reunion with Tony in our hearts and toast his life and friendship. He will be missed always. Sending sympathy to his family and those who loved him.
Frank D. Asebedo
August 15, 2023 12:45am
My Condolences to Vicky and to the family.
Tony will be missed for sure.
I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Tony was very kind to me when I first became a member of the quality assurance team–somehow it seems like yesterday. Knowing I loved redbirds, he gave me a redbird suncatcher which still hangs in my kitchen window. I know the lives of those he touched were better because of it, and I am so glad to have known him. My prayers and sympathy to all his family and friends.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I
enjoyed working with Tony. He was a great guy and kept in touch. He will be missed by so many. He touched many lives. I am certainly honored to have known him! He was a giving caring man.