Anthony Cervino, the founder of The FF Faceoff podcast, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2025.
As of now, the specific cause of his unexpected passing has not been publicly disclosed.
His demise news came as a shock to both his loved ones and the wider fantasy football community.
Anthony Cervino Is Survived By His Wife, Maggie, And 10-Year-Old Son!
Anthony, originally from Pine Beach, New Jersey, Cervino was the co-creator of the FF Faceoff Mental Health Podathon in partnership with the Hayden Hurst Foundation.
He was also an NFL writer and betting analyst for various platforms like RotoWire, FantasyPros, and The Game Day.
Moreover, he achieved notable rankings in the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR), including a top-15 overall finish in 2019 and 2021.
He was ranked second for quarterback accuracy and third for tight end accuracy in 2021.
A prominent figure in the fantasy football community, Anthony Cervino was affectionately known as @therealNFLguru.
His sudden death has deeply affected the fantasy football community, with many expressing their grief and sharing tributes to honor his memory.
Friends, colleagues, and fans have taken to social media to honor his memory, sharing heartfelt tributes.
One of his friends honored his memory and appealed to support his family, saying:
This is a real gut punch.
Anthony was always a positive, uplifting, and upbeat presence, even when you could tell he didn’t feel it. He cared deeply for those around him. A TRUE man of the people.
Anthony is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son. To support his family during this difficult time, a GoFundMe campaign “Honoring Anthony’s Legacy: Help His Family” has been established by Michael Hauff.
The primary purpose of this fundraiser is to provide financial support to Anthony’s wife and young son following his unexpected passing.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Anthony Cervino’s family, friends, and well-wishers.
Rest In Peace, Legend!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Anthony Cervino was married to his wife, Maggie Cervino, on December 10, 2014.
- Maggie works at UPS and pursued her studies at Brookdale Community College after attending Middletown South High School.
- She lives in Tuckerton, New Jersey, but originally comes from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.
