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Anthony Candeloro Obituary
AGE: 80 • Newark, DE
Anthony J. Candeloro, Sr. (Tony) of Newark, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2014. He was born on October 15, 1933 in Claymont, Delaware to Carmine and Rose (DeChec) Candeloro. Tony graduated from Claymont High School in 1951 and played football for the Indians all four years. He was proud of his Claymont roots, being an active member of the Claymont R.O.M.E.O. club for many years and participated in monthly luncheons with other Claymont HS alumni.
He attended the University of Delaware, graduating in 1955, and was a proud member of the Blue Hens football team. He continued to support the Blue Hens as a season ticket holder and attended every home game.
After graduating from college he was drafted into the Army where he served two years, mostly in Italy. He retired from a career in the Federal Government, working in the Social Security Administration. After retiring, he went to work for People's Bank of Elkton, MD. He also spent 25 years working evenings and weekends at the Brandywine Racetrack.
As a sports enthusiast he enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in all their athletic endeavors, coaching two generations at Midway Little League. He loved being an active part of his children and grandchildren's activities, and was often heard saying "If I knew grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first".
Tony was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Schulze.
Tony will be dearly missed by Shirley, his beloved wife of 54 years, and three children: Donna L. Scott (William), Anthony Jr. (Carolyn), and Danny (Karen).
He is also survived by his brother Isadore and wife Sandy, and his five grandchildren: Travis and Brandon Scott, Deanna Candeloro, Zachery and Sarah Candeloro.
Tony will be laid to rest at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. At the request of the family, services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations in Tony's memory to Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that he supported. Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8541.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Candeloro
Kim & Lou Vella
April 7, 2014
Tony and family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Terry Cook
April 1, 2014
Practically perfect. Uncle Tony was always such a joy-he appreciated a good joke, and was always ready with a smile. He had a way of bringing out the best in people. We are blessed to have been part of his family.
Christine Szymanski
March 31, 2014
Practically perfect in every way! He truly was. John and I are very sorry to hear the sad news. Love to all.
Christine
Ann Myers
March 31, 2014
Shirley and family, My sincere sympathy in the loss of a great person. I had the pleasure of working with him and know what a kind and wonderful person he was and will miss seeing him at the doctors office. May God comfort you and the family in your sorrow.
Ann Myers
March 31, 2014
Shirley and family so sorry for your loss he was a great person and friend to many and will be missed. May God comfort the family in this time of loss.
NICHOLAS DIPINTO
March 31, 2014
TO THE CANDELORO FAMILY
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF TONY !
WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN , AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.THE CANDELORO FAMILY WAS CLOSE TO MY FAMILY WHILE GROWING UP IN CLAYMONT , BOTH PERSONALLY , AND IN PROXIMITY AS THEY LIVED ONLY A COUPLE BLOCKS AWAY.MANY FOND MEMORIES , AND ENJOYED TALKING WITH TONY AT THE "ROMEO CLUB" MONTHLY GET TOGETHERS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Teri Keenan
March 31, 2014
Dear Shirley and Candeloro Family,
So very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We will miss him here at the office.
May God Bless all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Teri R. Keenan
March 31, 2014
Shirley and Family, My sincere condolences for the loss of Tony. He was such a great person. I really enjoyed working with him at Southridge. My prayers are with you all. Kim Carroll-Brandywine Valley Properties
March 31, 2014
Shirley and family: Thinking of you all and keeping you in prayers. So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He will be missed. In sympathy, Doris Myers (Shirley Glanden's sister)
Jo Anne Reeves
March 31, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of Tony. I know he will be missed. I enjoyed talking to him and working with him at the bank.
Rita
March 30, 2014
May the family of Tony find encouragement in knowing that all of you can trust in the God all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3) and in his promise to do away with death (Romans 15:26).
March 30, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond
memories give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
Antoinette Majewski
March 30, 2014
Keeping the family in our thoughts, RIP TONY
ANTOINETTE MAJEWSKI
March 30, 2014
So sorry to hear the loss of Tony, my son kevin and I are deeply saddened by this, My son was always happy to see Tony at his games while he was there to see Brandon play. He formed a special friendship talking sports with him. Im so happy he got to meet a family member from my dads side, our deepest condolences to the family
Marie Spadafino
March 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss, I know he will be truly be miss. Condolences to all. Spadafino Family's
Rolfe/Eastburn
March 30, 2014
To the Candeloro/Scott family:
There are no words we can say to take the pain away. WE really wish there were. We pray the angels encompass you in there wings and help to heal this terrible hurt. Our deepest sympathy.
Aprile, John, Mike Rolfe and
Clem Eastburn
March 30, 2014
Sending my warm condolences to Shirley,Donna,Anthony and Danny. Tony was great man and a dear friend. Myself and everyone at Southridge will miss him. God Bless
Pete Petersen
Merle and Frank Fields
March 30, 2014
Shirley and the Candeloro family please know that Tony will be truly missed. I didn't have the privilege of knowing him long, but I must say he provided a comforting spirit whenever he was present. He is now so blessed.
March 29, 2014
Sending my warm condolences to the friends and family. I hope that you can draw consolation and strength from the God of all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3)
Kylie, Ben, Lauren, and Brian Young
March 29, 2014
Sending love and thoughts to Donna and all your family. Your dad will be missed. We love you!
Ericka Meyer
March 29, 2014
I enjoyed working with Tony at Peoples Bank. What a great man who was "practically perfect"! My sympathies to Shirley and his children.
Ron Calloway
March 29, 2014
Please accept my sympathy for your fathers passing Donna, Anthony and Danny. He was a great man who raised an awesome family. God bless.
Michele Morelli
March 28, 2014
My sincere sympathies to your family during this difficult time.
Michele Morelli, ARI Friend
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