Anthony J. Mariani III, 51 passed away on Monday May 6 ^th , 2013 of natural causes. A resident of Lancaster County most of his life, he was born to Anthony J Mariani Jr and Linda C. Mariani on November 3 ^rd , 1961.

Anthony attended Lancaster Catholic High and worked as a counselor for Narconon in Georgia. He was a man that was blessed with a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh even in difficult times. No matter what was happing in his life he was an eternal optimist and would find a positive note about everything even when it seemed the worst was unending.  He was forever seeking peace within himself.  He had a special love for his 6 children and was a very kind, caring and gentle soul.  He was loved and will be missed by all.

He is survived by 6 children Anthony J Mariani IV, Justin Mariani, Christina Mariani all from Lancaster, Caleb Mariani , York, Dominic and Nico Mariani, Georgia; grandchild Alyssa; sisters Gina Mariani, Bainbridge & Cami Baker wife of Duane Baker Elizabethtown;  Aunt Roe Mariani, Lancaster and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 4-6PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 2PM, the Rev. Leo Goodman as Celebrant. Interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Anthony's memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church at the above address or to the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster, 116 S. Water St., Box 104, Lancaster, PA 17608. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100