Anthony "Tony" Rosa, 81, of Maryland Heights, Missouri passed away on February 8, 2023 after a long illness. Tony was born on December 18, 1941 to Modesto and Rena Rosa in Litchfield, Illinois. After graduating from Benld High School he went on to study at Ranken Technical College, becoming an engineer at Boeing. Tony was predeceased by his sister, Gloria Rosentreter of Benld, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Sanders, daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Chris Burton, son, Brad Rosa, grandchildren, Dylan Pitts, Abigail Rosa, Elizabeth Burton, Bradley Rosa Jr, and William Rosa, as well as beloved extended family. Services will be held at St. John UCC (11333 St John Church Road, 63123) on February 15, 2023. Visitation begins at 12:00 pm followed by the service at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John UCC or Stray Rescue at this link: https://strayrescue.charityproud.org/Donate/?cid=3638