Leonardo Antonio Cetola was born in Alberona, a town and comune in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy in 1912. After a few years of schooling, he went to work in the fields as a shepherd.

At an early age, he came to America. From that point on, his profession was a painter, gardener and maintenance supervisor. In a quiet, humble manner, Tony did the little things that needed to be done for his church, his family and friends, never looking for recognition. He was a loving husband caring for Lena's needs and faithfully visiting her in the rest home until his health failed and he joined her there. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him.

Above all these wonderful qualities was Tony's shining example of a man who was content with his life. He leaves a legacy of love and faith to all who knew and loved him. He knew and lived this passage from the Bible: