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Anthony J. DiMartini

Anthony DiMartini Obituary

DiMARTINI-Anthony J., 76, died Monday, May 8, 2006 in Lady Lake Fla. Past 27 yr. resident of Levittown. He is survived by his wife Barbara; Children; Tony, Judy, Billy and Donna. Anthony was a 40 year life member and Captain of the East Meadow Fire Dept. Memorial services will be held on LI at a later date.

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Published by Newsday on May 11, 2006.

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Billy DiMartini Jr.

May 11, 2007

Pop Pop,

A full year has gone by so quickly. I guess the time flies by when there are so many memories and funny stories to look back upon. It seems like everything I have done in the past year makes me remember the great times that we had. I do little things like watch see something related to golf or baseball and I automatically think of hitting the golf balls in the backyard up here or throwing the baseball around down in front of the house in Florida. Your old stopping ground in the Bronx was in the news lately. There was a fire on Woodycrest Ave. only two buildings over from where you guys lived. I always think about you and your fire department days, now that I can relate. I would have loved to fight a fire with you and learned from your experience. My father always tells me about the times that a signal 10 would come in and as the ladder would arrive on scene and you were up on the roof with a whole in it before anyone could blink or that one fire you came to in Warwick where we watched from the side and you pointed out the reasoning behind the tactics that were being used. I just wish I was into the fire department then as much as I am now. I always think of one particular fire we had here in Warwick in May of 2006. It was a couple days after we got back from Florida for the services and we had a house fire and I was positioned on the roof, your old spot. I had a saw to use and it was still tough, I could only imagine how you did it with an axe. I took the New York City fire department test in January and did pretty well. It would have been an awesome thing to have you there when I eventually get sworn in, but I know that you will be there looking down with that same smile you always had, letting me know that I did alright. I know you will always protect the whole family as we enter our different endeavors. It’s kind of funny, I told my dad that I thought it would be hard to put into writing the feelings I have, but as everyone can see, this will be pretty lengthy. As I sit here typing I keep thinking of that picture that sits on the end table in the basement where you were sitting in the front seat of the chief’s car or the picture of my dad and you in front of Station 3 in Class A uniform. I can always look at those pictures and think of how much fun it was to be around you. The way you treated all of us grandchildren was simply the best. Lastly, how could I write a complete entry in this guest book without talking about that one hot day coming back from the beach. When Grandma got out of the car to see what the backup was and you alluded to the "crazy woman in the middle of the road". She still doesn't believe me about that story, but we all know it was true and the laughs you gave us from it. That’s what I miss the most, when everyone was quiet you would have that one liner that would put a smile on everyone's face. I know that you are looking after us and will never stop. I love and miss you and always will.

Love,

Billy Jr.

P.S. I know you got Clemens and all but this is still the Mets year. How long have we been saying that for?

Susan DiMartini

May 11, 2007

Pop,
Time sure does fly. A year has gone by and I think about you all the time. I always think about the good times. I think how happy you were moving down to Florida. You always liked being in the sun!! You and mom had a great retirement in the Villages. I know that you are at peace now and looking down on us. I miss you not being there when we go down to Florida and miss you are not with mom when she comes to visit, but just talking about you and remembering all the good times makes it easier.
Happy first anniversary in heaven.

Love, your daughter-in-law

Susan

Ginny Dall

May 10, 2007

My lord, its been a year already. So many memories.

I guess when I was a young girl, Mr. DiMartini must have thought at times that I was going to move in with them. I moved into Levittown on February 9, 1969, Donna brought me down to her house to see where she lived and to meet her family. We were seven at the time. When I came into the house, Mrs. D, you were reading a book at the kitchen table and snacking on ice cubes. I remember you asking me a lot of questions. Then I went into the living room and Mr. DiMartini was fast asleep on the couch, a position I would see many times as I grew up with the family.

To think back on that first time meeting the family seems like only last week. Donna, your Dad never did believe that I had dented his Impala when you tried to teach me how to drive, gosh, if he had only seen the other car.

I remember days laying around the back yard and swimming in the pool, your Dad would barbeque or be working around the yard. He always had a coppertone tan, or maybe it was Baine O'soleil. Funny, I never remember him raising his voice at us if we did something wrong. Maybe he just went in the house and told your mom and she yelled at us :)

He never seemed to mind me going to the Firemens competitions, picnics, camping or visits to the family in the Bronx with all of you.

Lots,and lots of great memories.

Unfortunately a year ago, was the first time in many, many years that I saw all of you, and the first time seeing everyones kids. I stood back at one point and I was watching everyone chatting with guest, reflecting on past years.

Mr. DiMartini must have been a very proud man, he had a wonderful wife who loved him dearly, children that would make any parent proud, a wonderful daughter-in-law and son in-laws, and beautiful, beautiful grandchildren. His legacy and memories will live on through you all.

I thank god that I was blessed to know him.

Hugs and Kisses to you Mrs. DiMartin, Tony, Billy, Judy and Donna

Love, Ginny

Tony Harpo

May 9, 2007

I miss you and Love you.

Barbara

May 9, 2007

Hon, How do I put a life time into a page.I think of us the 1 st. time we met at my house for a Christmas party. You Winding the victrola all night long.Our 1st date,My first Valentines day card from you.Our whole courtship. I think of the prom we didn't go to. I know you're thinking "for eternity I am going to hear about that". No only until I join you up in Heaven.Our Wedding and all the plans ,the Honeymoon that we will never forget. My flying to San Francisco to meet you after being apart 9 months. That 1st night. Our apartment in Pittsburg Ca.and the Aiello's.Our playing cards.Our going home via
and our not knowing that I was pregnant with Tony. Later the Twin's and our last Donna.The good years and the lean years.God was very good to us. Having our own home and the many trips we were able to go on. Our trip to Brazil to see our grandson. The trip to Italy to see where your parents came from.The many cruises. Our retireing to a place like the Villages. Yes God was good to us. I Love you till the end of time. Your Meatball.

San Diego 1998

May 9, 2007

Chris Petrosino

May 9, 2007

Hey Pop!!

I can't believe it has been a year. I think about you all the time. Whenever I am tired in the afternoon I wish I could have picked up on your secret to catching a quick snooze on the chair in the den and then going outside to catch a quick snooze on the chair outside. I just can't seem to be able to take naps. How bout "The Rocket" coming back to the Bronx, huh!? I'll be watching all the Yankee games this year and thinking of you. Chrissy (you remember my girlfriend from FL right?) had your mass at her church yesterday. I'm sure it was beautiful. I know you're watching over us and I hope to see you again in a while.

Love,

Chris

Christina DiMartini

May 8, 2007

Hey Pop-Pop!
I just can't believe its been a whole year! I think about you all the time and the stupid little memories i have ! You could always make me laugh with your little jokes and comments that would come out of no where. I'll never forget when me and billy came down and spent a week with you and grandma. You took me and billy on the golf cart and you took us to that bridge that goes to paradise pool..... you would always go down the bridge really fast! I couldn't get enough of it, it was alot of fun! You played shuffle board, and bingo with us. We played baseball and a catch out in the road. Then we would always go to the pool and play some more. You always kept up with us and never got tired (or never showed us you did!)
When i was little (i don't know if you remember this but I always will)
See you and grandma took me to the store and grandma was on line buying something and i was chewing gum and i blew a bubble and you took your hand popped the bubble against my face and it made a loud pop! I thought it was the funniest thing ever! I made you do it over and over! Still to this day i pop my gum bubbles with my hand against my lips it makes the same loud noise!
Well pop-pop i can't explain how much i miss you! I wish you could be here to see me Graduate High School But i know you'll be there in spirit.
I love you and i'll see you soon!

We left our hearts in San Francisco a 2nd time

May 8, 2007

Mr. America

May 8, 2007

Dad,

It is one year today that we lost you. I take comfort knowing that you are in a wonderful place having a great time. I miss you so much though. I think about you all the time. Not sad thoughts. I think about your smile, your laugh, your voice, your walk, your look. I have a T-shirt of yours tucked away in my draw. I take it out every few days to smell it. I won't wash it. It has your smell. Mom says it is a just a clean washed smell, but something about the smell says it is you. I also wear the white San Diego sweat shirt mom hated. She thought you wore it too much. Well it is mine now and I wear it all the time.

I have wonderful memories of you. Like the time when I was young and you stayed home from work to care for me while I had the Hong Kong Flu. You made me tea, you brought me toast. You also hated watching a person get sick but you were such a great dad that you stood there patting my back to comfort me. What a crazy memory, huh. I was so proud to have a fireman for a dad. I loved getting all the perks, like front row at the fireworks in Eisenhower Park. Oh, and how about those vacations. You loved to drive and I hated sitting in the back seat. But I wouldn’t change it. How about the time we just drove 10 hours back from Niagara Falls and the next day you decided to go to Sea Side Heights. So back in the car we were. I remember getting in trouble for coming home 4:00 AM in the morning. Judy and Mom went out looking for me. I was supposed to be punished for a week and the next day you said, go ahead you can go out. Let’s face it, you did spoil me. Let’s not forget the newspaper route. You and mom had a crazy idea to make extra money with a NY Times paper route. A family job. Up at 4:00 AM on a Sunday morning to deliver papers, only to spend the extra money on bagels and pastries that morning. You were a hard worker providing for your family. It was not easy but you did what you needed to do. I thank you and love you for that.

I can go on and on with wonderful memories but I will keep them to my self for now.

Can’t wait to see again,
Love your daughter Donna

Terri & Lou Kudrena

May 8, 2007

Hi Tony;
For 13 years we lived in the Bronx then 20 years in Levittown, finally here in the Villages. It took finally moving to The Villages to find a wonderful person like you and your dear wife Barbara.
God grant you eternal peace.

Isabel and Bob Sulsona

May 6, 2007

With the East Meadow Fire Department Installation coming up so soon, thoughts go back to past years and memories of those people who always had a special place in our hearts and minds. Today Tony came to mind and I remembered my first installation when Tony took my shoes and I went home barefooted (I've never left my shoes alone again.) Bobby and I remember the summer get togethers and the love we all had for each other. Rest in Peace, my friend, you are missed.

Captain Tony and son Bill Memorial Day parade 1979

May 6, 2007

Dean Vetter

May 6, 2007

I knew Tony fron Church and the Christ Renews His Parish Program. I shared some reading materials with him. I appreciated his interest in spirituality. I am better for having known him.

Bill DiMartini Sr.

May 6, 2007

Dad I can't believe it is a year since Mom, Tony,Judy, Donna and myself came in from all across the country to be by your side and we remembered all the good times, I will always remember all the times that we walked down Woodycrest Ave to the Yankee games together,When we were in the back yard in Levittown lisening to Ron Guidry pitch the perfect game together,Even the first fire at Janh's ice cream store when we were on the roof together and I yelled " hey Dad " and all the guy's looked at me then I said with a deeper voice " hey Tony give me a hand (please)" I will always remember the times and fires we fought together and proud of being called Tony's Son Bill,When we laughed together,cryed together,And just being together I cherish the picture of you in the Chief's Car with that Tony Smile , Dad there is never a day that goes by when I dont think of you,Dad till we meet again at the "big one" Keep watching over Mom
Love You Bill

judith petrosino

May 5, 2007

Hello Dad!

I can't believe it will be a year since you passed. You are missed by so many, especially your family. You wouldn't believe how your cat, Killian, has changed. Mom says she is more loving than ever....I'd like to believe that your spirit lives through Killian, comforting Mom when she needs it.
Please continue to watch over us. Say hello to grandma, grandpa, grandma morich and jimmy shea. Tell Debbie Andersen that I have thought of her so often through the years...I have many fond memories....and the same to Gay.

I love you and miss you.

Your daughter, Judy

George Thomas

May 4, 2007

To Tony's Family,
I too, miss Tony. He was always so kind and understanding to me, a great person. I'm happy and forunate that I had a chance to meet him. God Bless All

Jane & Terry Gross

May 3, 2007

....Remember your back yard in Levittown and all the good times. The Stefanos,the Calderones, the ME crowd,the weekends
Remember the monkey joke. Life goes to fast and you are missed. Know you keep the yard cleared where you are for we are all coming over. We love you.

Margie and Mike Brooks

May 2, 2007

Hi Tony,
It seems like yesterday When Mike & I met you & Barb, These years went by so fast I remember Barb Telling about her dog And I went and bought a toy for it and we all laughed Because it was a stuffed animal.
These are good memories, We all miss you So We will pray for you ,
And asking our Lord to watch over us here on this temporary place.
your friends & nieghbors
Margie & Mike Brooks

GORDON AND FRAN CLINE

May 2, 2007

HI TONY,
MISS THE FRIDAY NIGHT CARD GAMES.
KNOW WE WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY.

GORDON AND FRAN

Robert Werthner

May 2, 2007

I am a friend of tony jr, I know how much he misses his father. We talk about the time we were working on the bike in the driveway parts all over and tonys pop says,when did you get all those tatoos, I new tony then three years of 35 years now.

Barbara Di Martini

May 1, 2007

Well Hon, It's almost a year. Guess what I did for your anniversary. I had the car washed and waxed plus the oil changed . Now you should rest easy. I love you and your headstone is almost ready. Your Meatball.

Barbara

February 8, 2007

Well Hon, It's 9 months today. Just about that time I will be meeting with Bill and Susan. I miss you more each day. There isn't a moment that goes bye with out a thought of you. I know you are up there watching over us.Love ya

roberta sbrocco

January 21, 2007

dear aunt barbara and family,
i am so sorry to hear of your loss. ella's sister use to show pictures of you and uncle tony. know like my dad that he is watching over you.
( there is no better comfort than knowing that)
love, roberta

judy petrosino

January 2, 2007

Hi Dad!! Still can't believe you're gone. I had a dream about you the other night, so I took that as a sign that you wanted me to know that you were okay. I hope you are at peace and looking over your family. I also hope that you are with your mother, father, jimmy shea, annabelle, etc. I often wonder if you have met the five people who impacted your life and who they are. I hope you continue to watch over us, especially Mom. She misses you terribly and we all do too. Love, Your daughter, Judy

Barbara Di Martini

December 30, 2006

Hey Chicken Bun this was the first Christmas away from you since 1952. It was bittersweet. I went to Judy and Gary's. It was all of us except for Bill and his family. Susan and Bill gave me an ornament from you in heaven. It had us all crying. Donna was laughing and crying the same way as the trip you, her and I had to Las Vegas. I keep going on by going back. Some nights I try to see how far I can go back. Like the first Christmas when I met you and your pals Marty,Joe and Flynn. Then the time we got engaged for Christmas. You couldn't wait and gave me the ring on Christmas Eve. We have had so many poor and extravagant in between. Some of the poorest were the best. I remember us toasting the New Year with Ginger Ale. Love Meatball

Anthony Joseph Akers

November 17, 2006

Hey, Pop! I was thinking about you this morning. I was telling my friend about a time you were driving me home and I thought you were falling asleep but I was more afraid of what you would say if I had questioned your sleeping state vs. crashing into to something. LOL

Everytime I think of you I always hear "you dont know what you have until its gone" in the back of my head...

Until next time, Pop!

Barbara Di Martini

October 7, 2006

Well Hon, We had your memorial service on the 16th. The firemen did you proud. We were all impressed. It was so overwhelming walking into the hall. So many people. The firemen and families ,friends,relatives and us.The place was packed. They had breakfast for all then Bob Sulsona
took over and spoke of you and your many times as a roof man.Then came roll call. I knew that was going to be tough for me. The men came through in pairs and saluted you. From there the family went in the chiefs cars and the trucks and other Followed. E.J. was my personal escort. He did a great job.They First went down
Oaktree lane ,the block we lived on then on to Holy Rood for the burial. There was 2 gardenias from me, Yellow roses from the family and red carnations from friends. After Chief Scalla presented me with the bible and the men again 2 by 2 dropped their white gloves on top of the flowers. In the mean time the bag pipes by Bobby Hughes played "Amazing Grace" .That's when it was hard to hold back the tears.It was so final. We all stood around a while then back to the firehouse for lunch. Honey it truly was beautiful. I know you were looking down with that crooked little smile of yours. Love you, Your Meatball

September 11, 2006

Ooops!

Dad would have been 77 years old NOT 78.

No matter how old, he was always a good looking man.

Love,

Donna

judy petrosino

September 11, 2006

Dad,

I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. You are missed by so many people, most importantly, your family. Don't worry about Mom. We are taking care of her.

Gary and I went to San Jose this weekend to see Tony Bennett. I thought of you....you would have loved it...he sounded like silk.

Anyway, please continue to watch over us and give us strength.

We miss you so much!

Love, Judy

Bill DiMartini

September 10, 2006

Dad,

It is still hard to beleive that this is your 1 st Birthday in heaven, I think and miss you every day and I know you are watching us every moment of the day , Dad please give me the strength to make the right decisions.

You are my hero !!!

Bill

September 10, 2006

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He would have been 78 years old. It felt weird calling my mom for his birthday and not getting to talk to him. I do miss him so much.

Love Donna

BARBARA

September 9, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON. I STILL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Philip Totah

July 30, 2006

Barbara, Tony, Donna, Judy, Billy

Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am good friend with Tony and met his Dad once in Florida. He is a fine man with a big heart. Will miss him.

From a friend, PHILIP TOTAH

June 11, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

JIM AND MARGE LANGTON

June 2, 2006

DEAR BARBARA & FAMILY

WE REALLY THOUGHT THE WORLD OF TONY. HIS GENTLE NATURE REMAINS WITH US. HIS SPECIAL LOVE FOR YOU, HIS FAMILY AND HIS CREATOR MADE HIM A SPECIAL MAN. MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND THE CHILDREN CLOSE TO HIS HEART AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS GRIEVING TIME. LOVE JIM AND MARGE

Michael and Dorleen Lawrence

June 1, 2006

Dear Barbara, Donna and Family,

We so enjoyed our dinners together when you came to visit Donna in California. Donna talked about you and Tony all the time, so we all felt like you were our family too! What a wonderful man Tony was, you were all very lucky and I know he felt the luckiest of all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and PraiseGod you will all be reunited one day again. Barb, we look forward to seeing you lots in California.

Our very best, Michael and Dorleen

Janet & Ron Ferguson

May 31, 2006

Dear Aunt Barbara, Donna, Judy, Billy, & Tony,

Ron and I just want to express how sorry we are at the passing of such a great uncle. I have such good memories of all of us in the Bronx having pasta dinners at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Those memories will remain forever and someday we will all be reunited. Love to all of you,

Jimmy & Pat Shea

May 31, 2006

We had great times in Highbridge. I'll miss you.See you in a couple of years.God bless you, Jimmy

Kim & Joe Riffe

May 31, 2006

Donna,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Whenever you feel sadness, remember your Dad's beautiful smile.

Anthony Akers

May 31, 2006

Pop, I heard the Bears have an extention team in heaven... and I'm sure you're the Team Captain! Go get 'em slugger!

Adele & Joe Hervan

May 31, 2006

DiMartini Family

He was a great guy,we will remember him forever. He should have been in E3, but we did get his son Bill.

God Bless

Joe & Doris White

May 30, 2006

He was a FINE man and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace with his LORD.

CATHY AND GENE FAIVRE

May 29, 2006

DEAR BARBARA AND FAMILY

WE WILL MISS TONY, ESPECIALLY AT

XMAS. STILL REMEMBER GENE AND TONY

DOING THAT EXTRA SOMETHING FOR JOANNE AND JERRY. STILL SEE HIM

WORKING ON HIS LAWN. GOD BLESS

YOU ALL AND MAY HE GIVE YOU ALL PEACE. WILL MISS A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR.

Mike and Marilyn Stevko

May 29, 2006

Tony was a one-of-a-kind guy. He had our respect and we were so sorry to see a good man leave us so early on. God must have had plans for him.

Ken & Nan Blair

May 29, 2006

Dear Barb & Family,

We will always have the great memories,whether on the softball field,poker games,or the fine restaurants. Love Nan & Ken

LORI GOLDMAN

May 29, 2006

DEAR DONNA $ FAMILY

WE ARE SO SAD FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

LOVE LORI & MIKE GOLDMAN & FAMILY

Jim and Glenda Arnold

May 28, 2006

Dear Barbara and Family,

God gave you, the family and us a special gift, "Tony". His patience and longsuffering attitude with humor left a lasting impression.

God bless and keep you.

Sincerely, Jim and Glenda

Lee & Eleanor Applegate

May 28, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy to you, Barbara, and your entire family. Tony was such a fine man and I'm sure he'll be sorely missed! God Bless all of you...

Isabel and Bob Sulsona

May 28, 2006

God has called a good man home. He will be terribly missed here, but be comforted in the fact that he's in a much better place and at peace.

Our sincere condolences to all of his family.

Rose

May 28, 2006

Dear Barbara & Family,

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Tony. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Be assured I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.

Love,

Rose (Bevilacqua)

Dean & Anita Vetter

May 28, 2006

We love and miss you, Tony

Terri & Lou Kudrena

May 28, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.

Carmela Carpenter

May 27, 2006

please accept deepest sympathies from a friend who went to school with Tony at PS11 in the Bronx

GOD BLESS

Anne Seemann

May 27, 2006

Dear Barbara and Family,

Eric and I were surprised to hear about Tony. Remember the good times you have had.

Anne and Eric

Chief Tony :-)

May 27, 2006

donna brunoforte

May 27, 2006

Donna & Family

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing this guest book.

Tony & Donna

May 26, 2006

Happy 75th Dad

May 26, 2006

Tony & his Poker buddies

May 26, 2006

Tony, the sun worshiper

May 26, 2006

Dad's Surprise 75th Birthday

May 26, 2006

Barbara & Tony

May 26, 2006

May 14, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rick Pike

May 13, 2006

Barbara and Family,

Linda and I were so shocked to read of your loss. The word travels slowly ot here in Arizona. We shall always remember how welcome you and Tony made us feel when ever we went to any Ladder Two function.

God Bless you and you family

Linda and Rick

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