Anthony Marine Jr.

My Uncle Tony was the BEST! He knew how to cheer you up and make you laugh till start crying. I will always remember my Uncle Tony forever. Aunt Viv, Uncle Tony, Margie, Bruce, and I would always go to breakfast every Sunday. Those are the memories I have and also of the parties. He was a true hero not only did he serve his country but he served his family by being the funniest and keeping our dreams and hopes up. He and my dad, Bruce would always look for each other at the parties....

Our family will always remember Tony for his great humor and warm smile. Tony and Vivian always took time out of their days when they heard "the girls" were in town visiting. We are so thankful to have known Tony and to have been included in Tony & Vivian's family.
To my sister in law, Julie and my brother, Keith - our thoughts and prayers are with you and we too will deeply miss your Dad.
Brian, Trinette (Blecker), Katie, Emily, Brianna and Lauren Lane

The Blecker family has been touched in a very special way by Tony Marine, Jr. We will miss his presence and his humor. He always managed to make us laugh even at the most unexpected times.

For our son especially, we are thankful that Tony brought a strong relationship of what one might consider a "second father" - beyond what the term "father-in-law" carries.

Tony's bravery could not go un-noticed by anyone who knew him, and that bravery continued to bring him the strength he...

My Uncle Tony wasn't just my uncle, he was my friend. I know that he loved me and every other member of our family with every ounce of his being. The things that I will remember about "Big" Tony was his ability to become a child again, whenever he was around children, especially during a water battle at a family barbeque, his green Plymouth, his love for every animal, Misty comes to my mind right now. Our family is hurting right now and the loss of Uncle Tony will always be felt, but I...