Family mourns 'one in a million dad' Tony Disson, who died in Grenfell fire

The family of Grenfell Tower fire victim Tony Disson has said losing him "left a void that can never be filled".

Family mourns 'one in a million dad' Tony Disson, who died in Grenfell fire

The family of Grenfell Tower fire victim Tony Disson has said losing him "left a void that can never be filled".

Mr Disson, 65, has been formally identified as a victim of the west London fire which killed at least 80 people.

The Metropolitan Police say it will be months before the final death toll is established.

In a statement, Mr Disson's relatives said he was "the heart and soul" of the family.

It said: "Losing him has left a void that can never be filled. Tony was the most generous person you could ever meet…He didn't have much but would always be there to help people.

"He had a great sense of humour, especially in the face of the practical jokes the boys would play on him.

"Tony was a real family man. His boys were his life. He was a loving husband, and a one in a million Dad."

The Fulham fan lived on the 10th floor of the building which was ravaged by fire in the early hours of June 14.

His son Alfie said: "Dad would take me, Harry and Charlie boxing from an early age, he would travel all over the country with us, and would be so proud of us whether we came home with a trophy or not.

"He was the best Dad a son could ever have, I couldn't have been prouder to call him my Dad. We love and miss him so much.

"He had a good life so to lose him in such a tragic way has made the loss hard to bear. We as a family are simply heartbroken."

Mr Disson is survived by four sons, five grandchildren - with a sixth due in September - and three great-grandchildren.

more courts articles

Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster Football fan given banning order after mocking Munich air disaster
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van

More in this section

Boeing faces Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on safety culture Boeing faces Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on safety culture
Pointe Performance Ballerinas set world record at New York’s Plaza Hotel
Researchers identify ichthyosaur that may be the largest known marine reptile Researchers identify ichthyosaur that may be the largest known marine reptile
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited