Farewell & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, Mr. Tony!! by TANNER WOLF

THANK YOU & STAY IN TOUCH, TONY!!!

tannerwolf4 — 2025-10-13 18:25:13 UTC

Tony, thank you for everything that you have done for our school and students. I have learned SO much from you & you will be greatly missed...I think we can all say that we all can "see the cow" now but we will be missing seeing you here at OFL Capo every day!! -Tanner

Thank you Tony!

2025-10-13 18:28:07 UTC

Tony,

We are going to miss you SO much! I know our students are going to too. Thank you so much for everything you have done for us as a staff and our school! You are one of the kindest and selfless people I know, and I hope you go on to do amazing things!

-Zack

Happy Trails, old boy

alandeboer — 2025-10-13 20:09:52 UTC

Thanks for years of sports banter, for helping me bed in at Signal Hill after I just transferred over from LA, the CostCo lunches, and of course the time on the WW2 trip. You were a beast in your gusto for our kids to still have an awesome trip despite the airfare taking our plans off the rails.

Good luck out there, Tony, and while I hope the Dodgers always beat the D-Backs, I'll smirk every time they don't.

Cheers, or should I say, prost!

AdB

One more from Point du Hoc

alandeboer — 2025-10-13 20:10:28 UTC

Just for fun.

-AdB

Wishing you all the best on your new adventure, Tony!

2025-10-13 20:22:08 UTC

Tony, to say you will be missed at OFL is an understatement! You have made such an impact on so many students and staff during your years with OFL. Your new students and virtual coworkers are so lucky to have you! Your willingness to jump in to help with anything and everything (along with every language) all at once is something that was always so appreciated!

Proud of you for living your motto as a "life long learner" now in your new role and most importantly as father now to sweet Malachi. Cherish the extra time with him and your family this new career path will allow you. I know Malachi is in for one adventurous life with you as his Dad! Go live that "less limited life" you have always dreamed of!

Wishing you all the best,

Heidi VanDerWende

Thank you Tony!

2025-10-13 20:33:18 UTC

Tony- you have been such an integral part of the team, and you will be missed! Thank you for everything you did for all the students and staff- whether it was helping with language, connecting with parents, or helping with a random project. I admire your positive attitude and willingness to always help. Any school is lucky to have you. All the best in this next chapter of life, especially being a Dad!! I'm excited for you and all the experiences you will make with Malachi. -Madeline

Good Luck on your next adventure!

angelicalopez29 — 2025-10-13 21:07:17 UTC

Tony, it has been a pleasure working along side of you in LB and later in Capo. I have watched how passionate your are about education and the importance you placed on authentically engaging with our school community. Your personality and energy were definitely your super powers. Wishing you the best in your new chapter in life, I have no doubt that it will be an amazing new adventure. Thank you and you will be missed. Angelica

All the best my friend!

2025-10-13 21:19:18 UTC

It has been great working with you and going on amazing adventures with you. I hope we can do some more. I wish you the best in the future as a daddy and husband.

Stay positive. Rick

Best wishes!

2025-10-14 18:43:05 UTC

Much love from North Long Beach!

-Chad

Best of Luck

nancytiscareno1 — 2025-10-14 19:48:44 UTC

Best wishes on your new endeavors, Tony. I’ll never forget the memories we shared in LB and Capo—from golfing to the many hats you wore and the countless ways you supported us. Wherever life takes you, I’m wishing you all the best. You’re a great person with a big heart.

Cheers

Nancy T

Bon Voyage! Off to another great adventure...

2025-10-14 20:08:49 UTC

Best wishes to you, Tony! It's been a joy to know you and learn about all your great adventures! I admire your enthusiasm for life, to learn, to teach, and to always to jump in and support! Excited for you to endeavor on your next adventure! You will be missed by the OFL/Y team!

Best,

Natasha Bartleson

2025-10-14 20:35:26 UTC

Meu amigo,

Parabéns por este novo capítulo em sua vida. Sending you all the best to you and your family and wishing you abundant blessings.

Ate a proxima. -eli

See you later

2025-10-15 18:45:37 UTC

Tony such bittersweet for us and for you to leave your home of OFL. You have made such an impact for so many students along the way. I know that you will continue to inspire lifelong learners along your journey in other schools. So many things that we will miss from you at Capo. I will miss your passion for knowledge and if someone says something you don't know you will immediately search it and get the info. I will miss hearing all kinds of different languages coming from your area. Your ability to connect with anyone especially parents. You are always willing to help anyone and that is a character trait that I so respect. Your YES attitude, I know you are willing to say Yes to life and ready to do or join anything offered. I know you will inspire in your next chapter, any students that get to learn from you are lucky. Cheers to your next life chapter and we will always be your family at OFL Capo. Jessica B

20 plus years

2025-10-15 18:49:32 UTC

Thank you Tony!!!

2025-10-15 22:39:56 UTC

It hasn't set in that you are no longer working at OFL! OFL=Tony to me. While I am sad that you are leaving us, I am very excited for your next adventure and chapter in life! I know you are going to be a blessing wherever you go! Your work ethic and heart bleeds into all that you do and it is SO evident! So THANK YOU!!! Please keep in touch with us! The students will want to know all that is going on with you!

I will miss you! Hugs from Sonia!

2025-10-16 16:19:24 UTC

Wishing you the best in this new adventure. I am going to miss all the support you gave me. Will cherish the memories. Hugs! Sonia

Not good-bye, but see you later!

2025-10-16 16:40:59 UTC

Don't be sad....your best adventure is yet to start with your little one. Wishing you the best of of luck on your new journey. Thank you for all your dedication at OFL Capo!

-Marylou

I miss you already!

2025-10-16 17:23:53 UTC

There is going to be a giant hole in our everyday OFL world.

The hat rack is going to be full as your many hats will go unworn.

Best of luck to you, a lifelong learner.

Most of all, we will miss your mighty fist bump

How is this goodbye?!

rdonaldson21 — 2025-10-16 17:58:15 UTC

Tony, I wish you the best. We go way back and have tons of shared memories. Thanks for loving our students and maintaining a great attitude along the way. Blessings to you! Love, Bekah

Way back Photo

rdonaldson21 — 2025-10-16 17:59:15 UTC

Years of Service Buddy!

rdonaldson21 — 2025-10-16 18:00:38 UTC

How many of these have we both been too!?! This was just a few years ago. I will miss seeing you at these events.

You will be missed!

2025-10-17 14:46:39 UTC

Tony- you will surely be missed. I’m still shook and sort of in denial. You were such an integral part of our team, and one of the biggest team players, a quality I admired about you! You were always willing to share, step in, and be wherever you were needed! You are the man of many many talents. Praying for your next journey, and may you have the same impact on your next team! Sending all the love to your family and of course your baby boy!

Thank you for all that you did for our Capo Team. This is quite the loss.

With love,

Alex