Mr. Anthony Lamont Irving

March 6, 1963 - August 30, 2019

Anthony "Tony" Lamont Irving was born on March 6, 1963 to Ms. Delores Irving of Manhattan, NY. He was soon joined by his brothers Troy, Maurice, Mark and Michael. He spent his childhood and his 20's in Harlem along 148th Street. He made many lifelong friendships during his time In New York City. Anthony moved to Greenville, NC, in 1989 to raise his family; he began working at Mike's Deli In 1995. He soon became a fixture at the Deli, known for his laughter, and warm and personal connection to his customers (especially his regulars). He stood by Terri and his friends through hurricanes and countless school semesters, and took great pride in his New York-style Rueben sandwiches. Anthony treated everyone like family with understanding and respect. He entertained many with his stories of his life In New York, and though he may have appeared Intimidating, he would show an enormous golden heart filled with compassion, generosity and empathy. Anthony possessed a truly a larger-than-life personality, and he was a dear friend to all that got to know him. We will miss his laugh, his style, and his Incredible smile, but he knew that he was loved and cherished. Let us not cry that he Is gone, but be happy that he lived such an incredible life. He lives on with his brothers, Troy and Mark; his mother, Ms. Dee; Aunt Sylvia; Uncle David and Grandma Gracie. Anthony leaves behind his children Monet, Olivia and Fadari; his two brothers, Maurice and Michael; his partner, Joanne; his aunts, Sandra, Patricia and Helen; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, and countless friends.