Anthony A. Cristina

1930 - 2014

Anthony A. Cristina

AGE: 84 • Mamaroneck

Anthony A. Cristina, died peacefully on November 9, 2014. He was born January 19, 1930 and was the son of Paul Cristina and Marie DiStefano Cristina. Anthony graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1948 with the highest honors in Math & Science. He graduated from Manhattan College and got his Professional Engineering Degree from New York University. Anthony worked for 40 years for Sperry Corporation; which today is known as Unisys. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Anthony was also an architect and designed numerous homes in Westchester, including the home he raised his family in and had been living with his wife for 51 years. After he retired, he volunteered at Sarah Neuman Nursing Home where he designed their computer program for volunteers and taught Math at Westchester Community College. Anthony took great pleasure in ballroom dancing, playing bridge but most of all he loved skiing throughout the United States, Canady & Italy. He was a member of "Scarsdale Ski Club", Mogul Meister Ski Club, and after reaching 65, "Over the Hill Ski Club". He was a member of the Scarsdale Elks Lodge and the Siamo Italian Club. Anthony is survived by his beloved wife, Louise (DiBerardino) and loving children, Paul Cristina, Michael Cristina and Dr. Patricia Cristina Cassidy (husband Kyran Cassidy) and two cherished grandsons, Declan and Luca Cassidy. Anthony was known as a very kind and generous man and will be missed by all. Family will receive friends on Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 767 E. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck. 914-698-5968. Funeral Mass Saturday 10am at Most Holy Trinity RC Church followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. For more information or to place an online condolence, www.coxeandgraziano.com.