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ELDON, Mo. -- Anthony Frank Baragona, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, after a battle with liver disease and serious heart issues.
Born Jan. 2, 1956, in Miami, Florida, Anthony lived a life shaped by music and performance.
A lifelong musician, he was known for his work as a keyboard player and dueling piano entertainer, performing at weddings, corporate events and venues across the country.
He is survived by his son, Justin Michael Baragona; daughter, Marissa Rebecca Baragona Southards; granddaughters, Amelia and Haley Southards; his father, Dominic Frank Baragona; and siblings, John Baragona, Pamela Baragona, David Baragona and Susan Baragona Gunn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Susan Fife Baragona; his mother, Vilma Dolores Jensen Baragona; and brothers, Dominic "Rocky" Baragona and Christopher Baragona.
A celebration of life will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2026, at Chatham Recreation Center in The Villages, Florida.
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