Antonio J. "Tony" Sanchez, age 45, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 7, 1973.  .  He earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with a background in Electronics Technology.  Tony worked for Ameristar as a slot technician supervisor and enjoyed playing baseball.

Tony is survived by his daughter, Aliya Sanchez; mother, Carmen (nee Sanchez) Fierro; siblings, Linda Fierro, Jose Fierro, Daniel Fierro; Aunts and Uncles, Adolfo (Joyce) Sanchez, Jr., Steven (Lorraine) Sanchez, Angelita (Carlos) DeJesus; nephew, Michael; mother of his child, Lorraine Sanchez; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Adolfo and Eva Sanchez; and aunts and uncles, Antonio Sanchez, Louis Sanchez, Louisa DeJesus, Genaro Sanchez.

A funeral service for Tony will take place Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368.  He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Portage.  Vistitation will be held Friday, April 19, 2019 from 2-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  For more information, please call 219-762-3013.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.