Antonio Marimpietri passed away this week. If you’re from the Ironwoods neighborhood, you probably knew him as Papa Tony, and not many days have gone by in the past several years when he did not make his rounds through the neighborhood.
With an outgoing, congenial personality, Papa Tony made a lot of friends. Not all of them were bipeds.
Before going out on his walks, Papa Tony would stock up on doggie treats, handing them out as he strolled the neighborhood. It’s said his progress could be tracked by a dog’s sudden tail wagging.
He’ll be missed by many, including those no doubt still peering out the window around Papa Tony’s walking time, waiting for their friend.