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Anthony Addabbo Obituary

Anthony Addabbo, an actor known for roles on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Guiding Light,” died Oct. 19, according to a colleague. He was 56.

Born Sep. 14, 1960, in Coral Gables, Florida, Addabbo broke into television acting in the late 1980s, becoming well-known to soap opera fans with his 1997 dual role on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” He played Tony “Rush” Carrera and Jonny Carrera through 1998. A two-year stint on “Guiding Light” followed from 1999 to 2000, playing Jim Lemay.

Addabbo’s other notable roles included appearances on “Wings,” “Cheers,” “Dallas,” and “Homeland.” He appeared on several episodes of “Red Shoe Diaries.”

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Winsor Harmon, a “The Bold and the Beautiful” co-star who announced Addabbo’s death, remembered him in a post on Facebook: “Today we lost a damn good man a father and great actor .. We shared many glasses of Vino Rosso together brother. I’ll never forget how excited you were to land B&B. By the way you still owe me that lobster dinner. I’ll collect next time I see ya.”

Addabbo is survived by his wife and son.
Published by The Durango Herald on Oct. 20, 2016.

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Cherie Luna

March 17, 2021

Very good looking seemed like a nice guy good father. Lost to soon

Robert Dowdy Jr

February 2, 2020

I was a college buddy of Anthony. We had many adventures and saw him in Va Beach in 1996 and had a great time together and met his sister. If you are Anthony's sister and remember the party at your house, I would love to chat about Tony. My name is Robert Dowdy Jr. My number is 804-754-5020. Thanks. I'm shocked. Just found out he's gone. Thanks

Steven Smith

August 11, 2019

Grew up with his brother and him in Va beach. Sorry to his passing

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Iris Rodriguez

February 16, 2018

I saw a syndicated episode of "The Nanny" today and you made me smile! You were a guest star, playing a superstitious hockey player. Your performance was such a delight! The world will miss you and your wonderful talent!

chris kettner

January 28, 2018

Tony, you will be missed. Your kindness will always be remembered.

Chris K.

Lorrie Cassanos

December 1, 2017

So sorry to learn of Tony's passing. I remember him from Fantastic Fenwicks in VB,and how he loved his dog Jade, his grandmother, and all of his family. He was so kind. He is in heaven now.
Lorrie (Puopolo) Cassanos

Paul Lobosco

November 5, 2017

I was saddened to hear about Tony. After being curious about actors from NBC's Generations and looking them up, I learned of his too early passing. Tony and I shot about a dozen shows together on Generations. As I was just starting in the business, I remember his positive and supportive attitude and professionalism. We lost touch over the years and was looking forward to contacting him. My sympathies to his family.

Marybeth White-Norman

July 14, 2017

Mr Addabbo, Linda, Steve, Anne, Elisa and Brandon

We were so deeply saddened to hear of Tony's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
We hold many fond memories of Tony and his whole family. Our parents were very dear friends from way back to the NY days.
Our families used to live in Va Beach and even after our family moved from the Va Beach area we were able to enjoy memorable visits of our families together.
We also remember Mrs. Addabbo as a very sweet caring person!
We were all very proud of Tony and the roles he played throughout his career.
May God provide you all with peace, love and comfort.
Please except our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

"Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean we will miss you until we meet again..."

With deepest sympathy and love,

Marybeth "White" Norman and family
(Ray and Mary Ann White's children)

chris gomes

May 7, 2017

rip... he was awesome in the red shoe diary series..

i was jelly of him... growing up...

Vanessa Haycraft

April 23, 2017

Will be dearly missed,he is with his angles now an looking down at all of us,I'm so sorry for the loss,always remember him at his best

Kathy Arnold Gray

November 7, 2016

I am very sad to hear that Tony has passed. We dated at Virginia Tech. I remember when he left to pursue a modeling career. Wish I'd had his guts.

My condolences to the Addabbo family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Requiescat in pace, sweet Tony, and know that in the end, know that you lived your life right, for your mom, for your son, and for your father. May you find your endless summer on the other side and may the surf always be up!

Leila Anderson (Butler)

November 1, 2016

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Tony's passing. We attended PA high school together. He was a great friend and a beautiful person. He will be greatly missed.

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Karen Richard (Hatcher)

October 31, 2016

Prayers and Thoughts to the Addabbo family. I attended school with Tony at Princess Anne and spent many summers with him and our circle of friends at the beach. He was one of the good guys and I've always remembered him very fondly, and very much enjoyed watching him on some of my favorite daytime series. Much Love

Dawn Tatem

October 31, 2016

My thoughts & prayers go out to the Addabbo family. I knew Tony from Pembroke Meadows & PAHS. He was a great person now taken too soon from all who knew & loved him. Heaven now has a special angel
Dawn (Collins) Tatem

Mitzi Nichols

October 31, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Addabbo family. I went to HS with Tony. My husband has recently been going through chemo/radiation and Tony has came by our house a couple times and mowed the yard for him. He was a special person, and I'm certain he will be missed by all who knew him.

JAYNE POSTON

October 31, 2016

LOTS OF LOVE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY. HEAVEN HAS INHERITED A WONDERFUL MAN.
JAYNE & DAVID POSTON & FAMILY

October 31, 2016

My sincere condolences to Tony's son Brandon and the whole Addabbo family. The Addabbo's and Millions go way back from Pembroke Meadows lots of memories. I pray that God surrounds your family and brings you comfort, peace and love. Our hope is in the Lord and that we will meet our loved ones again in heaven. May God Bless you All, In Christs Love,

Anita (Million) Eberts, Jeanne (Million) Edmonson

Robin Hinkley (morales)

October 31, 2016

So sorry for your lost, although he was taken to soon he will
Never be forgotten.

Cindy Barber

October 31, 2016

My sincere condolences to the entire Addabbo family. I know Tony will be missed. May you al find comfort in your happy memories of times spent with Tony. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of the Addabbo family and Tony as we were kids growing up in Hessian Court, Virginia Beach. Cindy (Moreau) Barber.

Crystal Coombes

October 30, 2016

My sincere condolences-- Tony added light and life to the world and those around him. My thoughts are with you both...

Lois Lawrence Gattis

October 30, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Tony. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Please contract me.

J. Millet

October 30, 2016

Brandon, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I'm praying for you because I know how hard this can be and asking God to comfort you during this difficult time. You're father was a hardworking and successful man and he will not be forgotten, even by God. Malachi 3:16 says that God keeps "a book of remembrance" and I'm sure your dad's name is in it. Sending condolences to you and the family.

Terri Hoppel

October 29, 2016

RIP Anthony. Condolences to his family.

Lisa Weiner

October 29, 2016

To Anthony Addabbo,
You were a very talented actor. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner

October 28, 2016

Praying for the family.

Lisa & Dean Lindstead

October 27, 2016

You will be missed so much. You have been a great friend to us for the past 13 years. My heart breaks to know you are no longer here to talk to. I am so sorry for your loss Brandon and Phil and of course the rest of the family. You will always forever be in our prayers. ALL OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!!

Terry Darby

October 26, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a very fine man. You will be missed Anthony. My condolences go out to your family. May they find some comfort in the fact that you made a name for yourself in Hollywood and did it all with dignity.

Sherry Garrett

October 26, 2016

My condolences to Tony's family. He will be sorely missed by all his friends here in Virginia Beach. R.I.P. Tony.

Cindy Beard

October 24, 2016

Iam so sorry for your loss! RIP

October 24, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

T Brown

October 23, 2016

May God comfort you during your time of distress because he cares for you.

L. Smith

October 23, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories console you and may God sustain you with his precious promise of someday soon reuniting us with our loved ones (Hosea 13:14)

My deepest condolences.

October 23, 2016

Many Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is little that anyone can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14.may
the God of loyal love, comfort you during your time of sorrow. 2CORI. 1:3, 4

October 22, 2016

May the Almighty God of comfort be with family and friends at this time of deep. God love and care you.

H R

October 22, 2016

May God continue fort the family, friends and colleagues of Anthony Addabbbo during your loss. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)

October 22, 2016

My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Anthony. Life seems to fly by all to quickly. How loving God is to console us with his promise of eternal life. May you continue to find needed comfort in God's Word and in the love you have For each other. (John 3:16)

October 21, 2016

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Jeneva Thomas

October 21, 2016

I would like to offer you my thoughts and prayers during this unexpected time of your life. There are no words that could bring mourning or grieve to an end, but please know that God has a much greater way that will bring these things to an end Matthew 5: 4.

October 21, 2016

My heart goes out to the Addabbo family. To lose a loved one is one of the hardest things a person has to go through. May you lean on each other and on God during this difficult time.

J. W.

October 21, 2016

He was a fine actor and will be missed by all. May the God of all comfort help you to endure these difficult days.

S. Jenkins

October 21, 2016

Expressing my sincere condolence to the family during this time of grief and sorrow. Allow the comfort from God who invites all to: throw your anxieties on him because he cares for you, together with family and close friends help to bring solace to you.

October 21, 2016

CONDOLES TO THE FAMILY, ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME IS WHEN WE NEED A ENCOURAGING WORD AS WE TRY TO COPE WITH OUR LOSS. MAY THE WORDS JESUS SPOKE AT JOHN 6:40 GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU NEED.

October 21, 2016

Sad time for the Addabbo family. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. Cherish the many fine memories and look to a time of peace and happiness as promised when "god will wipe out every tear and death and sickness will be no more."
Christopher Maduri
Cleveland, Ohio

Sheila

October 21, 2016

Rest in eternal Peace.

A Led

October 20, 2016

To the Addabbo Family, Deepest condolences to Anthony's loved ones. A gifted actor on roles on Guiding Light and Rhea Perelman's nephew on Cheers. Anthony will be missed. RIP

Janine Caffrey-Nutter and family

October 20, 2016

Sending prayers out to son and family.

Adrian Barnette

October 20, 2016

We'll miss you !

Lisa

October 20, 2016

As the Addabbo family looks back over the well-lived life of Anthony may your hearts be filled with much joy and laughter as you recall all the happy times you shared together.-Psalm 90:10

Ann L

October 20, 2016

Condolences to the family of Anthony Addabbo-
Please lean on family and friends for support during these very difficult hours and days ahead. Please find a bit of solace in knowing that your dear one is safe in God's memory - the best memory that any one of us should hope and pray to be safe in and remembered by.

Carole Osadchuk

October 20, 2016

For your loss. He will be missed.

October 20, 2016

Texas

Bekky Brown

October 20, 2016

To family of Addabbo

I am shocked and sad to hear of Anthony's passing away. He was so young and beautiful man. My prayer is with his wife, his son and his family.

Nancy Sorel

October 20, 2016

May you find endless sun, sand, and surf on the other side Tony. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with me. Your heart cast a bright, warm light over many souls. May God bless yours.

October 20, 2016

To The Family:
Fond memories will keep your loved one close to your heart and never forgotten. Remember the special times you spent with Anthony and thesev will forever warm your heart. God be with the family.

Harry Simpson

October 20, 2016

Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

October 20, 2016

Sending my deepest condolences to the Addabbo family. My family and I are here for you and are keeping you in our prayers. Tony was a wonderful neighbor and friend throughout the years and will be missed always. Although gone too soon, I'm confident that he was greeted by our heavenly father with a smile and embrace as he whispered 'well done.'

Love, Kathy Mc

October 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I pray that Jah help your hearts heal.

James Poissant

October 20, 2016

A good man and fine actor. We'll miss you.

Kathy

October 20, 2016

I would like to add my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Addabbo. Our own dear son passed away recently so I know the pain you are all going through at this time. A friend of mine sent this verse and it did so much good for me. I hope it will do the same for you. Romans 3:26.....God promises all of us everlasting life, and he cannot lie. I will remember you in my prayers

October 20, 2016

Hey Brother I am going to miss you dearly. From Lifeguards to Professionals and all the friends we met along the way. God will take you home and you will see what real beauty looks like....Stay Gold Pony Boy..Love you. Brock

October 20, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your love one. Matthew 5:4

PS. 55:22

October 20, 2016

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

RHONDA M

October 20, 2016

so sorry for your loss. He is in Heaven with OUR LORD. May that give you solace. God bless you all.

October 20, 2016

We will remember him and keep him in our thoughts and prayers

Pauline Lawhorn

October 20, 2016

RIP YOU ARE WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

October 20, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Addabbo Family. My you find comfort with family, friends,and "the God of Comfort."
2 Cor 1:3

C.

October 20, 2016

To The Family Of Anthony Addabbo
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sorrow. May he also grant you peace and strengthen you now and in the days ahead.

October 20, 2016

May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of good times. My sincere condolence.

Victoria Morris

October 20, 2016

I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37 :9-11

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