Anthony Eugene Albanese, 86, formerly of OldTappan, passed away at his home in Lutz, FL on Monday, November 26, 2012,surrounded by his loving family. He is
predeceased by his parents, Leonardo and Concetta Albanese, and his sister
Antoinette Hallahan.
Mr. Albanese is survived by his beautiful and beloved wife of 64 years Barbara; his adoring daughters, Connie Marraro and her husband Chris of Germantown, MD, Lenore O’Connor and her husband Joe of Tampa, FL, Barbara Hopper and her husband Walter of New Ringgold, PA; his grandchildren,Christopher Marraro and his wife Janae, Liana Marie Schaffner and her husband Glenn, Tara Marie Daly and her husband Brian, Celia Marraro, Lindsay Courtney and her husband Kevin, Erica Hopper, and Elise Marraro and her fiancé Kristian Sorbo. Lastly, Mr. Albanese was the very proud great-grandfather to his namesake Anthony Eugene Marraro, as well as Avalyn Marraro, Madison Courtney, and Liam Schaffner. He is also survived by his sister Grace Tirelli of Closter, and his brothers, Charles Albanese and his wife Agnes of Northvale, Joseph Albanese and his wife Flora of Northvale, and Leonard
Albanese of Closter, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends who meant the world to him.
Mr. Albanese was an avid and accomplished golfer, who earned a collection of trophies for his many holes in one. A gifted mason and principal of Albanese
Brothers construction company in Northvale, he could design, build, and repair
anything, though his six granddaughters will always be most impressed by the
handmade dollhouses he lovingly crafted for each of them. Mr. Albanese was a true patriot and veteran of the US Navy. As such, he lived by a code of honesty, generosity, and devotion to his home and the many lives that filled it. He will be missed, and his memory cherished, by all those fortunate enough to have known, loved, and laughed with him.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Lutz, FL (Pasco, Hernando and Citrus County Unit). www.cancer.org.
Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. www.pizzifuneralhome.com