Anthony Pelosi

Anthony C Pelosi, age 91 of Wayne, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday May 13th, 2020 of natural causes.

Tony was born to Antonio and Lucia Pelosi and raised in his beloved Paterson,

He is survived by his best friend and love of his life of 56 years Dorine.  Their marriage was a legacy to true love and support of each other and their children.  They were inseparable and Dorine cared lovingly for him in his later years.  He was the devoted and proud father to his daughters Luanne Nemes and her husband Mark of Duxbury, Ma and Regina Casini and her husband Ray of Temecula Ca. He was the cherished “Pop” to Shalen, Katie and Zoe. He was preceded in death by his sister Domenica Rappa.  He has many inlaws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. To know Tony was to love him, he was a kind and caring, handsome gentleman, loved by all that knew him.  

He graduated from Central High School in Paterson.  He was a skilled athlete spending much of his years playing in various Paterson football, baseball and basketball leagues.  He enlisted into the United States Army, served as a corporal during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1952.

He was employed by the US Post Office for 30 years in South Paterson where he served as Union Secretary of Branch 120. He had made countless friends on his route in the Lakeview section.  He was honored in 1967 when he and colleagues heroically rescued 3 children and an adult from a house fire while on duty.

He was a devoted parishioner, usher and member of the parish council at St George Church, Paterson and later Saint Brendans Church, Clifton. He spent countless hours volunteering and always giving of himself.  He was currently a parishioner at our Lady of the Valley Church which he joined after moving to Wayne 10 years ago.

Tony was an active member of the Passaic Valley Elks #2111 for 27 years and served proudly as Exalted Ruler during 9/11. He was the Youth Activities Chairman for many years and was past president of the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency of Clifton. His dedication to the Elks lodge, its charities and membership is infinite.  

Tony’s early love of playing sports followed as he continued as a skilled bowler in leagues and tournaments. He was a familiar face to many working the desk at Bowl O Mat.  He spent countless years at the jersey shore with his family.  He loved to sing and dance, always on the dance floor with Dorine making others smile.  He was a great cook, and loved making and sharing his Italian Sunday gravy, lasagna or amaretto cheesecake. He adored his children and grandchildren while either attending sporting or dance events and was alwaystheir biggest cheerleader.  In his later years he was happy, welcoming, and always chatting with the many neighbors at his home with Dorine at Sienna Village.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency, 1481 Main Ave, Clifton NJ 07011 or Passaic Valley Elks 2111, 1 Fellner Place, Totowa NJ 07512.