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Anthony Michael Emma

AGE: 74 • Brick

Anthony Michael Emma, 74, of Brick, NJ. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Van Dyke Hospice at Community Medical Center. Originally from Westchester, NY, Anthony moved his family to Brick, NJ 34 years ago so they could enjoy a suburban upbringing and to be close to the beach. Anthony served in the U.S. Army during peacetime and spent his life as a carpenter, working in NJ and NYC before his retirement in 2001. He was also a parishioner of St. Justin the Martyr Roman Catholic Church.

Anthony is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Lierni); his sons, Michael of Brick, Christopher of Brick, and Anthony of Las Vegas, NV; his daughters, Marsha of Wellington, FL, and Karen of Las Vegas, NV; his brother, Peter of Spring Valley, NY; and his eleven grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 1 to 5 PM at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Rd., Toms River. Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 9:30 AM at St. Justin's RC Church, please arrive at the funeral home at 8:30 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. www.silvertonmemorial.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Apr. 27, 2012.

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Kim Bassyouni

May 2, 2012

Miss Barbara...sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Tony was such a sweet man!! You are in our thoughts and prayers

Joe and Stacie Greene

April 29, 2012

So sorry for your loss. "Big Lou" was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts are with the entire Emma family.

Barry, Dawn, Emma and Trevor Cicco

April 29, 2012

Miss Barbara and family, we are so sad for your loss. Mr. Tony was such a wonderful and well respected man within our little Good Hands community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

April 27, 2012

Miss Barbara and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
-The Capasso Family- Justin, Renee, Sophia and Olivia

April 27, 2012

To a wonderful man that will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Anthony, Jill, Nicole and Marissa Sciorilli

Sandy Scaltrito

April 27, 2012

Dear Barbara,Michael,Chris and Family,
We are Very sorry for the Passing of Your Husband / Father...He was such a Nice Guy ....Its been well over 30 years that Our Families have known each other with being Neighbors .....Always a Wave and a Smile from Tony... Barb ..if there is anything we can do for You or your family please dont hesitate to ask ...All Our Love
Sandy and Dan Scaltrito

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