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Anthony Cella Obituary
Anthony Charles Cella, 83, formerly of West Pittston, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville.
Born in West Pittston, Feb. 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Anthony T. and Frances Menichini Cella.
Tony was a graduate of Exeter High School, Class of 1958. Tony served from 1962 to 1965 in the U.S. Army. In 1966, Tony married his wife, Karen A. Manganello, and went on to have two beautiful children, Anthony and Robert. He was a wonderful grandfather to his two grandchildren, Claire, and Ryan.
Tony Cella began his tenure as Fox Hill Country Club's Head Professional in 1966, after serving as an assistant to Felix Serafin. Tony, a top local amateur, decided to dedicate his life to golf. Amateur golf's loss was Fox Hill's gain, and his reputation as a teacher soon equaled his skill as a player. Tony represented Fox Hill competing in the Philadelphia PGA Section and Pocono Golf Series tournaments; all this, despite a busy lesson schedule. Tony proved to be an excellent example for his many assistants, many who have gone on to have their own fine careers. Tony retired from Fox Hill after 38 years of service to the Fox Hill membership in 2004. He continued to support the Pocono Golf Series events and was maintaining a light lesson schedule up until last year. His contributions to the game of golf and Fox Hill are too numerous to mention. You lived a life well played, Dad!
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen A. Manganello; and son, Anthony S. Cella.
Surviving are his son, Robert C. Cella and his wife, Maureen R. Cella; grandchildren, Claire F. Cella and Ryan A. Cella, all of Blue Bell; sister, Rae Ann Casterline and her husband, Ronald, Exeter; brother, James Cella and his wife, Cheryl, Albuquerque, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, Pittston. Condolences may be offered at adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Paul Clapps
May 3, 2024
Rob and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss,
my prayers are with you.
Marty Kane, Ft Myers, Fl
April 30, 2024
Dear Cella Family: I would at this time like to extend my most sincere condolences on the recent death of your father Tony. I knew Tony for many years at Fox Hill and he was one classy guy and great golfer. My thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
Joe Lawler
April 27, 2024
Dear Cella Family
Very sorry to hear of Tony´s passing.
Such a wonderful man and genuinely kind person.
My brother Bill loved Tony and enjoyed golfing with him at Fox Hill and in pro-am events.
I will pray for Tony and your family.
I will miss seeing him and his welcoming smile.
With my deepest sympathy,
Joe Lawler
Joe Gilroy
April 26, 2024
CLASS ACT. He will be missed. Rest in Peace. From Joe Gilroy
Terry Ritts
April 26, 2024
Dear family,
My family and I wish to express our sincerest condolences. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Ray Ritts, Terry Ritts and Family
Exeter Avenue
Joe Granteed
April 25, 2024
Rae Ann, Jimmy, and the whole Cella and Manganello family , so sorry to hear of Tony's passing and remembering you all from long ago as close friends and neighbors.
Andrea Vasil
April 25, 2024
Dear Rae Ann and Family. So very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. May he RIP.
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April 25, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jerry bonner
April 24, 2024
Dear Cella Family we are so sorry to hear about Your Dad Tonys passing he was a great guy and a great Pro we had wonderful times at Fox Hill with Tonys leadership please accept our condolences may Tony rest in peace sincerely jerry alice bonner Florida
Chris Tracy
April 24, 2024
Tony was a great professional and a better person. He was one of Fox hills biggest asset.
TOM O'MALLEY
April 24, 2024
Will miss You my friend, keep a safe eye on us from above.
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