madmitch Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I heard this morning that Tony, the Aussie guy who owned the Coffee Pot in Kata, passed away on Sunday. I believe he was 59 or 60 and had been ill for a few weeks, but this was not expected. Apparently his body is going to be repatriated but I haven't personally spoken to anyone close to Tony as yet so it's only secondhand information. Although he was a miserable, negative sod much of the time, and he won't mind me saying that, I enjoyed talking with him over a beer or two and he'll be missed, as will his steaks which were among the best in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very sad! May Tony RIP and condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 He always put on a good nosh though despite his looks & dememanour but have not seen him since he was about opposite Blue Fin. Maybe the fags got him in the end. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 He always put on a good nosh though despite his looks & dememanour but have not seen him since he was about opposite Blue Fin. Maybe the fags got him in the end. R.I.P. About a year or so ago he moved onto the main Patak Road just between traffic lights and PTT gas station. I noticed that the shutter were closed these past few days. I wondered if something had happened to him. Now I know. RIP Tony, you will be missed for the good grub and interesting personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 RIP.. Tony.. He was the original GRUMPY OLD MAN of kata... and one of the first to do good ausie steaks and sunday dinners here..Ralph from the Sanook bar in karon..a good freind of his.will have some recent info on what is happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 They seem to be dropping like flies in that area. Nigel from Anchor Inn. The bloke from the European Bar. The bloke from Grand Prix Bar. Eugene from the restaurant opposite Blue-Fin. Anyway, may all of them RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 They seem to be dropping like flies in that area. Nigel from Anchor Inn. The bloke from the European Bar. The bloke from Grand Prix Bar. Eugene from the restaurant opposite Blue-Fin. Anyway, may all of them RIP. KB, thanks for the clarification. My mind's eye had Nigel from Anchor as Tony. Didn't know about the guy from Grand Prix, talked to him a couple of high season's ago. Ditto on RIP to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Tony introduced me to the thick Aussie sourdough pizza. Delish. Coffee Pot was an icon. Sympathies to his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 dam_n, RIP Tony, no more rides down here, i hope the roads are better up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylarry Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Poor Tony you where one of a kind, I was lucky to see him smile a few times, RIP at the coffee pot in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibloke Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 RIP just heard the about Tony. I knew him for 18 years since he had a bar on soi sansabai , anyway bon voyage old friend . He was married to my sister inlaw for the last few years so if there is something i can do please pm me i am in aussie at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 TONYS FUNERAL....Tomorow monday.. Jan17 at 1 pm.... at..Wat Tha Rua TEMPLE....Is opposite Yee Teng Big house..its on the main rd to airport..before Heroins Monument on te slight curve of the road.. iF ANY ONE WANTS TO PAY THERE LAST RESPECTS TO TONY SEE YOU THERE.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 TONYS FUNERAL....Tomorow monday.. Jan17 at 1 pm.... at..Wat Tha Rua TEMPLE....Is opposite Yee Teng Big house..its on the main rd to airport..before Heroins Monument on te slight curve of the road.. iF ANY ONE WANTS TO PAY THERE LAST RESPECTS TO TONY SEE YOU THERE.. Thanks for the info Barka. I'd heard that the family had made the decision not to repatriate the body. I'll speak to Ralph at Sanook later who I know has been liaising with family both in Thailand and Australia and I'll be there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell27 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 TONYS FUNERAL....Tomorow monday.. Jan17 at 1 pm.... at..Wat Tha Rua TEMPLE....Is opposite Yee Teng Big house..its on the main rd to airport..before Heroins Monument on te slight curve of the road.. iF ANY ONE WANTS TO PAY THERE LAST RESPECTS TO TONY SEE YOU THERE.. Very sad, its been a week and i still cant believe it. Thanks to all for their kind thoughts. Tonys ashes will be sent back to Aus so his family and friends can say their fare well. The Family have done it this way so his wife and friends in Thailand can pay their respect. Please make it a special day and have a drink for Tony and everyone who couldnt make it to Thailand......Miss you Dad RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibutty Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 RIP Tony! He sure smiled, when I finished "The Beast" alone. The coffeepot was a unique destination and you will be missed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnstStt Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Tony passed on the day I left without my knowing and my wife told me the next morning after I landed in Amsterdam. I would have canceled my flight if I knew to attend the service. My wife will be there. We tried to call, asked around, but we should have just walked around back... Sorry mate! I wish knun Lee, his children, family and friends strength. A good man will not be forgotten. Ernst. Edited January 16, 2011 by ErnstStt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndenn Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) I only recently heard about Tony passing away. He was one of the most uncomplicated people, I had the pleasure to befriend & share quality time with, during my almost 8 year stay on Phuket. Respect old friend, we had some laughs together ..... RIP & ride free. Lynden Edited April 5, 2011 by iyfylynden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now