Anthony Michael Scalise, Jr., 66, passed away on October 5, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on March 10, 1960, in Staten Island, New York, to Anthony Michael and Julia Del Bagno Scalise. He was a Postmaster for the United States Postal Service. Tony moved to Arkansas in 2001. He married Rebecca Greene on May 31, 2003 in Gainesville, Missouri. Tony loved listening to the Beatles, especially Paul McCartney, and enjoyed the music of James Taylor. He could sing the entire score of "Jesus Christ Superstar". He was an avid football fan, especially his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. When he retired, he enjoyed working on a friend's chicken farm, where he helped build pens and cared for the chickens. He especially loved messaging with his extended family and his friends.

Tony is survived by his brothers, Glenn (Jennifer) Scalise of Riverside, CA, and Guy (Renee) Scalise of Ontario, CA; sisters, Julia Scalise of Phillips Ranch, CA, and Pamela-Anne Roemer of Phillips Ranch, CA; and sister-in-law Robin Scalise of San Jose, CA. He was a devoted uncle to Chris, Shawn, Ashlee, Beth, and Patrick; great-uncle to Trinity, Kylie, Hailee, Abbey Rose, Mia, Lily, Brayden, and Grayson; and great-great-uncle to Kya and Ace. He also had a "bonus" sister and brother, Debbie and Randy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Julia Scalise; wife, Rebecca Scalise; and brother, Albert Scalise.

A Memorial Service for Tony will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 600 Hospital Drive Mountain Home, AR 72653. Visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.