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April 27, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 12-4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
Anthony V. Latona, 66, of Haledon, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of his family.
Born in Passaic and raised in Wayne, Anthony was one of four children of Frank and Janet Latona. He attended Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, where he studied auto mechanics, a passion that began in his youth and remained with him throughout his life. Anthony had a lifelong love of cars and motorcycles, and those who knew him will always remember his passion for them.
After graduating with the Class of 1977, Anthony found employment quickly and began his career as a mechanic with Prompt Lift Trucking, a forklift company in Paterson, where he developed a strong foundation in the trade. In 1985, he accepted a position with Crown Lift Truck in Oakland. Over the next thirty-five years, he became a respected and valued member of the company, admired by coworkers and peers for his skill. He remained there until his retirement in 2023.
In 1982, Anthony met the love of his life, Connie Siersma, at Paul’s Bar and Bowling in Paterson. The two of them hit it off great and as fate would have it, they fell in love and exchanged vows in front of family and friends on September 29, 1985 at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne becoming husband and wife. After a brief time in Elmwood Park, they settled in Connie’s hometown of Haledon, where they have been ever since, and raised their two children, April and Frank.
Anthony was a proud member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club and treasured the friendships and experiences that came with it. He found great joy in riding with fellow members over the years. He was an avid fisherman, and especially cherished family trips to the Chesapeake Bay and the Outer Banks. He also enjoyed camping trips with his family throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Hampshire.
Anthony was a man of quiet strength and deep dedication. He worked hard and took great pride in providing for his family. Though he may not have always expressed his feelings openly, there was never any doubt about the love he had for his family. He was a devoted husband, cherishing forty-one years of loving and loyal marriage to his wife Connie, and a proud father. In his younger years, he enjoyed attending gatherings with friends alongside Connie, while in later years, he found his greatest contentment at home, surrounded by family.
He was a loyal New York Giants fan and shared a special bond with his beloved pit bull, Nash, who was his constant companion and best friend.
Anthony will be remembered for his strong work ethic, and the love he gave in his own quiet, enduring way to his family.
Anthony is survived by his wife Connie (nee Siersma) of Haledon, NJ, his daughter April Latona of Hawthorne, NJ, his son Frank Latona of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, his sister Janice Moore of Wayne, NJ, two brothers; Frank Latona of Prospect Park, NJ, and Lourens Latona of Mahwah, NJ, two cousins Doreen, and Tracey, and many extended family. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Janet Latona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pitties &Pals Rescue Inc. PO Box 692, Jackson, NJ 08527
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Friends may visit with the family from 12-4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
April 27, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 12-4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
Anthony V. Latona, 66, of Haledon, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of his family.
Born in Passaic and raised in Wayne, Anthony was one of four children of Frank and Janet Latona. He attended Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, where he studied auto mechanics, a passion that began in his youth and remained with him throughout his life. Anthony had a lifelong love of cars and motorcycles, and those who knew him will always remember his passion for them.
After graduating with the Class of 1977, Anthony found employment quickly and began his career as a mechanic with Prompt Lift Trucking, a forklift company in Paterson, where he developed a strong foundation in the trade. In 1985, he accepted a position with Crown Lift Truck in Oakland. Over the next thirty-five years, he became a respected and valued member of the company, admired by coworkers and peers for his skill. He remained there until his retirement in 2023.
In 1982, Anthony met the love of his life, Connie Siersma, at Paul’s Bar and Bowling in Paterson. The two of them hit it off great and as fate would have it, they fell in love and exchanged vows in front of family and friends on September 29, 1985 at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne becoming husband and wife. After a brief time in Elmwood Park, they settled in Connie’s hometown of Haledon, where they have been ever since, and raised their two children, April and Frank.
Anthony was a proud member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club and treasured the friendships and experiences that came with it. He found great joy in riding with fellow members over the years. He was an avid fisherman, and especially cherished family trips to the Chesapeake Bay and the Outer Banks. He also enjoyed camping trips with his family throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Hampshire.
Anthony was a man of quiet strength and deep dedication. He worked hard and took great pride in providing for his family. Though he may not have always expressed his feelings openly, there was never any doubt about the love he had for his family. He was a devoted husband, cherishing forty-one years of loving and loyal marriage to his wife Connie, and a proud father. In his younger years, he enjoyed attending gatherings with friends alongside Connie, while in later years, he found his greatest contentment at home, surrounded by family.
He was a loyal New York Giants fan and shared a special bond with his beloved pit bull, Nash, who was his constant companion and best friend.
Anthony will be remembered for his strong work ethic, and the love he gave in his own quiet, enduring way to his family.
Anthony is survived by his wife Connie (nee Siersma) of Haledon, NJ, his daughter April Latona of Hawthorne, NJ, his son Frank Latona of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, his sister Janice Moore of Wayne, NJ, two brothers; Frank Latona of Prospect Park, NJ, and Lourens Latona of Mahwah, NJ, two cousins Doreen, and Tracey, and many extended family. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Janet Latona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pitties &Pals Rescue Inc. PO Box 692, Jackson, NJ 08527
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