GRAY — Tony Finocchietti, 50, of Gray, died unexpectedly in a single-vehicle accident in Raymond, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Tony was born on Aug. 17, 1968, in Portland, to David and Carol Finocchietti. He graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 1986 and went on to obtain a degree in culinary arts from Southern Maine Community College. He married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Finocchietti in 1988. The couple went on to have two children, Brittney and Anthony. Tony was a loving husband and very much a family man. He taught his children many important life lessons.

Tony spent many years working loss prevention for Rich’s department store, as well as Walmart. Tony was very skilled in loss prevention and enjoyed it. Tony’s biggest passion was music. He was and always will be a “music man.” His favorite band was REO Speedwagon, whom he had seen in concert over 100 times since the early ’80s. He was an avid collector of everything REO and many other classic rock groups. Tony had gotten to know the members and was recognized as “Tony from Maine” or “The REO Guy.” He would often say, “I’d rather be at an REO concert!”

Tony was fun, outgoing and witty, leaving an impression on many people throughout his life. He was loved by many and will forever be missed.

Tony is survived by his wife, Michelle Finocchietti of Gray; his children, Anthony Finocchietti Jr. of Raymond and Brittney (Finocchietti) Russell of Portland; his father, David Finocchietti Sr. of Gray; his two grandchildren; his brother, David Finocchietti Jr. of Buxton; his sister, Diana Thurlow of Poland; his nephew and his two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Blais) Finocchietti of Gray; his grandparents, Edmond and Alberta Blais of Brunswick and Giuseppe and Eleanor Finocchietti of Gray.

There will be no service held at his request.