Update: WOW I am pleasantly surprised with the abundance of support I received from you all. Thank you so so so much from the bottom of my heart. I even recieved a bit extra which will be used towards an urn, gas expenses to get back and forth to Baltimore. And if there is anything left over it will be going towards a memorial service.

Thank you

Hello!

I am Anthony Cerino's daughter, Sandra.

As you know, Tony passed away on New Year's Eve.

Tony's death was a sudden shock to all of us. My dad and I haven't seen each other much in recent years. However, he managed to always let me know how loved I was from afar. He idolized his three grandbabies as well. He made sure to get a hold of me almost every single day, just to check up on me and the boys. He really was my biggest fan. Despite his personal issues, he always made me feel loved. And after talking to some of his close friends, it seems he always did the same for them.

I noticed my dad never wanted anybody to worry about him. Although I did, a lot. I wish circumstances were different. But I loved him, and I know he loved everybody involved in his life. He talked very highly of everybody. I never heard him speak ill of anybody in my entire life. He truly was a great guy.

I am hoping to be able to afford a cremation. Times are tough; I have three kids, and the holidays just ended. I wish I could have a funeral service, but that doesn't seem likely. The least I can do is have him cremated and have remains for myself and the ones he was closest to. I know his wishes would have been to be buried alongside his parents. But unfortunately, I don't think that will happen. Down the road, maybe a memorial headstone can at least be put there with them.

I've never dealt with this, and I've never done a GoFundMe. I hope I'm doing everything correctly, and if we don't reach our goal, I will assure everybody gets reimbursed. I believe we only have a couple of days.

Anyway, I appreciate any help at all, even if it's only $1. It makes me feel good knowing he was loved by so many people.