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Union City - Anthony J. Tabeek, 75, of Union City, NJ, lost his very brave battle with leukemia on March 29, 2019 in Sarasota, FL. Tony received his Bachelor of Science from Jersey City University, and his Master of Science from Montclair State University. Tony's professional legacy includes the hundreds of young minds that he inspired and hundreds of young athletes that he coached during his 34 years as a science teacher and football coach at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ. Ever active in his community, Tony was also a cub scout leader, a volunteer EMT for the Ringwood Ambulance Corps, a volunteer for the Stokes Forest Environmental Education Program, the President of the Skyline Lakes Property Owners Association, and served on the Ringwood Borough Council. Upon relocating to Sarasota, Florida, Tony became a mentor to many kids as part of the Big Brothers of Sarasota Program, volunteered as a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and helped rehabilitate dozens of animals and educated thousands of guests at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Tony will be ever remembered for his love of animals and the environment, his Syrian cooking, a demanding yet loving teaching style, a relentlessly positive outlook, his giving heart, and his fighting spirit. He is predeceased by his mother Lydia, his father Fouad, and his younger sister Gloria. He is survived by his older brother Shafik, his younger sister Margret, his wife Anne, his children Kristin and James, his grandson Jonah, 5 nieces and nephews, 3 step children, and his former wife Joanne. May he rest in peace. Donations in his name may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.lls.org
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Mick Carlson
April 5, 2024
Tony was a very special person and great friend. After 30 years of teaching I was assigned to teach Biology. I had a Biology degree but it was 30 years old. Tony gave me complete support and guidance for this task. Few people would have provided this level of support. He reviewed every Lab assignment with me and taught me all the new advances in Biology. Truly a special person!!
Mick Carlson
April 5, 2024
Tony you were always a special and supportive friend. The help and guidance you gave me when I had to teach Biology after 30 years of teaching was incredible. Very few people would have spent the time and lessons you provided. He was a special true friend! I will never forget him!!
MICK CARLSON
April 5, 2020
Tony still think of you often! So glad to have you as a Dear friend! You were the best!!
April 15, 2019
Tony was a wonderful teacher and friend. He often taught the most difficult students with a great deal of success.
Tony, much to his credit, taught in many different disciplines in the sciences. His favorite was Biology where he introduced a new unit on DNA analysis when it was very popular because of the OJ trial.
Tony was an excellent disciplinarian and would offer to assist other teachers if they required his help.
We appreciated his visits to Highland Lakes when he was able to make them them.
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Robert Megna
April 15, 2019
I remember him as a teacher at my high school in the 70s. Was a nice good
friendly man.
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