Anthony "Tony" Quatrone

Anthony "Tony" Quatrone

Anthony "Tony" Quatrone of Lodi, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2017 with his family at his side. Born in Garfield to the late Frank and Mary. Beloved husband of the late Terry (Nee Pizzi) Quatrone of 58 years. Devoted father of Frank and his wife Kimberly of Hasbrouck Heights, Joseph and his wife Deborah of Saddle Brook, Vincent and his wife Donna of Randolph Twp., Mary-Jo Farber and her husband David of Ramsey. Cherished grandfather of Juliana, Frankie, Anthony, Giovanna, Max, Jenna, Alyssa and Olivia. Anthony was predeceased by his brother Jim and by his sisters Josephine Rulli and Connie Luggiero, surviving is his brother Philip. Anthony graduated from Garfield High School in 1950 and is a member of G.H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame. He is a graduate of Rider University where he attended on a Football Scholarship. He received his Masters Degree from Monmouth University. At Rider, he was President of Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity and Head Pledge Master. While in the US Navy, he was the Quarterback for the Quonset Point Aviators. He was a past member of the Lodi Lions, Italian American Forum and a life member of the Hasbrouck Heights Elks. He was a past President of the Lodi Board of Education. He coached football at Lodi and Saddle Brook High Schools. He was Vice-Principal at Saddle Brook High School and Principal at Lincoln and Roosevelt Schools in Lodi. After retiring from Education, he successfully owned and operated Quatrone School Bus Company for many years. As an expression of sympathy, Memorial Contributions in Anthony's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral, Monday 10:00 AM at Santangelo Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi then to Our lady of Mt. Virgin R.C. Church, Garfield for an 11:00 AM Funeral Mass. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting Sunday 1-5 PM. Directions/Condolences www.santangelofuneralhome.com