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Anthony Peter (“Tony”) Jannetta passed peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Waverly Heights Retirement Community, Gladwyne, PA, surrounded by family. Born December 2, 1934, to Samuel Benjamin and Frances Alfano Jannetta in Philadelphia, Tony attended school in Haddonfield, New Jersey before graduating from York High in York, Pennsylvania in 1952. He attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business from which he graduated in 1956. While at Penn, he was a proud member and officer of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta where he formed many lifelong friendships. He was also the manager of the men’s varsity basketball team and a member of the Navy ROTC. He later proudly served his country as a Lieutenant, JG in the United States Navy. He also met the love of his life, Sally, at Penn where their relationship blossomed and, after a long courtship, resulted in a marriage lasting nearly 60 years. Tony’s affection for and commitment to Penn did not end with his graduation. For many years, he served as an officer of his class where he regularly led fundraisers and reunions for the Class of ’56, was a member of the Board of Overseers of Penn Athletics, and served as the President of the Basketball Club. In recognition of his commitment and service to Penn, he was awarded the Alumni Award of Merit by the University in 1996. Tony began his distinguished business career with IBM where he worked for fifteen years. Driven by his entrepreneurial urges, he left IBM and, for more than forty years until his passing, was active in founding, growing, financing, and advising early-stage companies, particularly those in the healthcare, technology, and biotech areas. Tony was a valued friend, mentor, and confidante to many entrepreneurs and business leaders and could often be found hosting them for breakfast at Merion Cricket Club. A gentleman in every respect, Tony was relentlessly and genuinely solicitous and interested in everyone he encountered and treated all he met with great respect regardless of their station in life. Tony was incredibly proud and supportive of his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sally, and their children Stephen (Nadia), Gregory (Leslie), and Timothy. Like his parents, Tony greatly valued the importance of education and, with Sally, sacrificed greatly to ensure that his children received outstanding educations. Tony also leaves behind his adored grandchildren, Andrew, Casey, Kylie, and Hannah, with whom he was able to spend many cherished moments. He is also survived by his sister Ida Marie Higgins (James) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Peter and Samuel Jannetta. Tony was engaged in the community and, at the time of his passing, was a Board member of the Academy of Vocal Arts, as well as an active member of Merion Cricket Club and Merion Golf Club. He previously served as a Trustee of The Episcopal Academy and had also been a member of the Union League of Philadelphia and The Assemblies. A man of deep faith, Tony was a regular congregant and former Vestry member of the Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where a memorial and remembrance service will be held on Saturday September 16th. at 1 PM. Burial is private in the Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania or the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.

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Anthony P. Jannetta

December 2, 1934 - July 15, 2023