Anthony A Digiorgio

Anthony “Tony” Digiorgio, age 26, of Wayne passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 while receiving the loving care of his family.

Anthony was born in New York City.  He was one of two children to Debra and Alexis Digiorgio.  When Tony was just four years old, his family moved to Wayne where he spent most of his life.  During his formative years, Tony attended Calvary Christian Academy in Wayne.  During his High School years, he attended Eastern Christian School in North Haledon where he graduated with the class of 2011.  During his time in High School, he played tennis for the Eastern Christian High School tennis team.  Following his graduation from High School, Tony enrolled at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts.  Subsequent to earning his Bachelor’s Degree, Tony took a semester or two off, then re-enrolled at Ramapo College where he then earned his Master’s Degree.

During his time in and out of college, Tony worked with his dad, helping him with sales at his company called Watch and Jewelry Creations, located in Manhattan.  He worked with his father for about two years.  After struggling with his own troubles, Tony dedicated himself to trying to help others and accepted a position working at Turning Point in Paterson, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.  Tony then accepted a position as an Intern at JCC Social Services in Teaneck, NJ where he was employed until his passing.

Tony enjoyed playing tennis as a teenager and also played frequently as an adult.  He treasured playing video games and watching movies, particularly documentaries.  Tony was fascinated by history.  He loved reading, researching, and watching documentaries about many different periods in history including the first and second world wars.  Tony was captivated by Greek Mythology, he could often be found watching specials on television and reading about the subject.

Travel was also something that was a passion of Tony’s.  He had visited Portugal while attending college, and France while in High School.  While in France, Tony visited Paris and Normandy, which of course was his favorite due to its obvious historical content.  One of Tony’s aspired places to travel, although he never got a chance to visit, was Sicily.  Travel and family vacations were somewhat of a tradition in Tony’s life.  During the summers, his family would spend time frequenting Seaside Heights at the Jersey Shore.  He cherished many family vacations with aunts, uncles, and cousins to destinations such as Mexico, Turks and Caicos, and other exotic Caribbean locations.  Tony was a super competitive guy, who took winning very seriously.  If he were to lose at something, he would relentlessly practice and until he was able to eventually win.  Tony was a good hearted person who was often the life of the party.  He was energetic, kind, funny, and the kind of person you couldn’t help but like and want to be around.  Of all his talents, interests, and hobbies, Tony’s greatest passion was for his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to him than spending time with family and friends.  Tony was a very special person who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Tony is survived by his mother Debra Digiorgio of Wayne, his father Alexis Digiorgio of Wayne, his brother Joseph Digiorgio of Wayne, his grandmother Theresa Giordano of Bloomingdale, two Aunts; Susan Lopez and her husband Ray of Pompton Lakes, and Patti Sudal and her husband Ronnie of Toms River, three uncles; Ray Martino of Hewitt, Jimmy Digiorgio of Clifton, and Mario Digiorgio and his wife Pat of Chester, and eleven cousins; Gina, Christopher, Marissa, Michelle, Roseanne, Tina, Ron, Chad, Mario, Annie, and Joanne.  He is also survived by his two dogs; Lucy (a Wheaten Terrier) and Desi (a Havanese).  Tony was predeceased by his Aunt Joann Martino and his grandfather Anthony Giordano.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s name to the charity of your choice.