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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Truman A "Tony" Cones who was born in District of Columbia on December 13, 1934 and passed away on April 02, 2008 at the age of 73. We will remember him forever.
We have created this site to share and honor Tony's memory with Friends and Family regardless of limits of distance. We would love to have you post tributes, condolences, stories or memorial candles concerning Tony as they will be printed and displayed at the wake.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at 9:30 AM on Friday, April 11th at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church of Annapolis, 620 North Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. A wake will be held after the Memorial Mass at the The Knights of Pythias located at 2529 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis Maryland 21401.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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Click here to see Truman Cones's Family Tree |
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Friend and Paint Partner / Andrew Wade (Freind)
Tony, I could tell thousands of stories of Fire Dept,Fishing, Golf and of course Painting. We went through a lot together.I miss you and all your family and friends do also. Rest in Peace. Andy |
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1TRUE FRIEND - / Jean &. Charlie Graham (Friend-Family)
Tony was part of our family for as long as we’ve been together – fifty years! Our kids grew up thinking he was part of our “family tree.” They respected him and always looked forward to being around him. Aside from working wit...
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Firefighter, Friend, and Leader / B. B. Handley (Friend / Brother DCFD )
I had the honor and privilege of not only working with Captain Cones at Truck 9, but having Tony as a near and dear friend. Whether on the fire ground, in a pinochle game, or on a golf trip, Tony was always a pleasure to be around. His dedication to ...
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The friendly fireman / Scott Creelman
As a young first generation fireman, I had the honor of meeting Tony. Never having worked with him,I knew of him through the stories past down through the fire department. Many of my officers had worked with him and believe they instilled what they h...
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Remembering Tony / Ebie Cooper (Friend DCFD Ret )
I had the good fortune to work with Tony at E-18 & T-7. We caught a lot of fires together during that time. What I learned from him helped me throughout my career. What you saw in Tony was what you got - A Good Man!
It was an h...
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Remembering Tony / Elane And Dale Bottrell (Friend) Read >> |
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Southwest Washington Alumni Association / Southwest Alumni (Friends) Read >> |
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My friend Tony / Rick Moore Read >> |
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Farewell, old friend / Gene Seabolt (Friend/DCFD) Read >> |
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Memories of Tony / Donald Deuvall (Friend, fellow fireman ) Read >> |
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A First Class Father, Husband and Father / Michael Tierney (cousin-in-law) Read >> |
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"just by being himself" / Donnie Mayhew (Brother-DCFD) Read >> |
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Memories / Linda Shugars Pell (Friend) Read >> |
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A firefighter's firefighter! / Pat Walsh (DCFD) Read >> |
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He will be missed by many. / Keith Ketchem (Friend DCFD ) Read >> |
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Family
Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years Sheila Flanagan Cones, his brother Gerald Cones and his wife Sharon, his brother Conrad Cones and his wife Teresa of White Plains, Maryland and Orlando, Florida respectively. His son, Daniel Cones of Point of Rocks Maryland, his daughter, Tracy Sacks, son-in-law Jonathan Sacks, and grandson Seamus Sacks of Washington D.C. |
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Fire Department - Washington D.C.
A dedicated member of the Washington D.C. Fire Department for twenty three years, Tony joined the force in 1957. Retiring as a Captain in 1980 after 23 years of service. He received multiple awards for his service to the community including recognition from President Gerald Ford in establishing the Fire Safety Day, a Bronze Valor award for rescuing two children from a residential fire in 1975, and recognition award from President Jimmy Carter for stopping a suicide attempt in the District. |
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Memberships
Tony was an active member of The Emerald Society, The American Legion, The Knights of Pythias, The Optimists Club, and The Calvert County Sportsman’s Club. |
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