Anthony Alexander Craddock

Anthony Alexander Craddock

Anthony Craddock, an amazing young man who lived life to the fullest
and was so loved by his family and friends, passed away on December
16, 2024. He was a sweet, intelligent, and fun-loving soul who enjoyed
so many things in life including traveling, reading, and cooking. Tony,
as his family called him, was a kind and thoughtful person who treasured
time spent with family and friends.

Always dedicated and hardworking, Tony was an excellent student who
graduated from Orange Lutheran High School and went on to earn B.A.
degrees in American History and in American Studies at California State
University, Fullerton. He worked for many years at Disneyland where
he made lifelong friends including Aaron and Cody. As someone who
always reached for his dreams and overcame challenges to attain them,
Tony went back to school and earned his AA and certification in
Paralegal Studies at Cerritos College. He began working for the JLF
Law Firm in 2019 where he was a valued employee.
As a child and youth, Tony experienced so many joyful moments with
his parents, brothers, and extended family. His parents, Jenny and Gary
Craddock, provided a loving home where he found unconditional
support. There were many birthday parties, day hikes, and camping
trips. Blessed with a large extended family, Tony spent time enjoying
restaurants, traveling, and amusement parks with his aunts, uncles,
cousins, and grandparents. He especially loved spending a long day at
Knott’s Berry Farm followed by a meal at the Chicken Dinner
Restaurant. Tony went on many camping trips to San Clemente State
Beach, National Parks, and the local mountains with his Grandpa Dennis

and Grandma Ginger and his brothers, Nick and Gabe . He also relished
large family dinners celebrated at his grandparents home with delicious
home cooked meals accompanied by much love and laughter.

Known to all as a gentle, loving soul, as Tony matured and gained
independence, he enjoyed planning trips to cities, such as New York and
Las Vegas where he could unleash his foodie self and explore all the
sights with his boundless energy. Tony created many special memories
during good times spent with his best friend, Andy Garcia.

Anthony touched the lives of all who knew him and inspired them to
work hard, reach for their dreams, and enjoy life. He is survived by his
parents, Jenny and Gary Craddock, and his brothers Nick and Gabe
Craddock and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Donations can be made to UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation to
Dr. Robert Chong, neuro-oncologist or the Brain Cancer Program.
www.ucla.org/cancer

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