It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of one helluva great man, the original and never to be forgotten Tony Pascarella. Tony passed to the New Old Stock repository of our dearly beloved on 19 March, 2023 after enduring and finally succumbing to cancer.
Tony was an early hero of mine in the old truck world as he was quick to respond with accurate information and devoid of ego. He was an ace mechanic not only with every generation of stovebolt engine and GMC, but Triumph motor cycles and probably any air pump that was excited by an ignition and fuel mixture. He was a delight to be around with a quick wit and keen listening skill. He wanted you to do well and succeed. I can’t tell how many times I called for advice that was freely given and without judgement. I recall a long thread here that had to do with his beloved wife Joy (or was it Tony) picking up a freshly dead Fox roadkill and Joy, desiring the pelt researching and gifting us with the story.
I met Tony and his wife Joy in '97 at an Inliner's Regional meet at the The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, PA. He and Joy were super people, full of fun and encouragement. He invited me to come up to the Western Massachusetts ATHS meet in '02 and it was great fun with great people. They saw my Virginia plates and treated me like a long lost brother. I've been meaning to call him and try to make plans to visit and now it's too late.
Oh yeah, that trip up to Massachusetts was close to six hundred miles one way and being the first long trip in my '49 I asked Tony what I should bring as far as parts. He asked a couple basic questions like the last oil change and tune up, greasing the zirks, etc. He then said, "Don't overthink it, Trust Your Truck". Whenever the guys I know that knew him would ask after him they would inquire, "How's Trust Your Truck Tony doing?"
RIP Tony, see you on the other side one day.
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/17/2023 12:47 AM. Reason: added date
