Former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55 on Wednesday at his home in New Jersey, passing away in his sleep according to reports.
He was a larger than life player who was liked and respected by many. The defensive lineman spent 12 seasons in the NFL with five of them coming in Baltimore, helping lead the Ravens to its first Super Bowl championship.
On Sunday, the family of Siragusa released a statement that detailed arrangements.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out about our father and husband, Tony. The support means more than you know. It’s been incredible to hear countless stories of all the lives he touched and the beautiful mark he made on this world. This is an extremely difficult time and we want to thank everybody for respecting our privacy. We want to share the arrangements with everyone who is interested in attending his services. With love, Kathy, Samantha, Anthony & Ava.”
Visitation will be held at the St. Theresa R. C. Church in Kenilworth, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 28th at 1 p.m. A service will be held at the same location on Wednesday, June 29th at 11 a.m. More information and how to send flowers can be found here.