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1931

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2011

Anthony Santivasci Obituary

Anthony Santivasci, 80, of Hurst, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. He was born Feb. 8, 1931, in Baltimore, Md., and was a longtime resident of Texas. He served in the Navy from Jan. 16, 1950, to Jan. 15, 1955, and subsequently served in the Air Force from Oct. 13, 1955, to Sept. 30, 1971. His last assignment was with the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base, which is known as the Presidential Squadron and where he served proudly and received several medals for his outstanding service. He was a longtime coach for many youth organizations and mentored many to move into professional sports. Always on the move, he loved fishing, traveling and cooked the best spaghetti sauce known to exist. A religious and proud father, he was always an inspiration to many. Married for over 50 years, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn L. Summers, whom he loved dearly. Survivors: Sons, Anthony J. Santivasci Jr. of Las Vegas and Daniel S. Santivasci of Hurst; one brother; one brother-in-law; grandchildren, Kandi Kay Hood, Kristy Mae Santivasci and Mary Anjolene Martin; and six great-grandchildren, all of whom him very proud to be a grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 14, 2011.

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February 19, 2012

I am sorry for the family's loss; there is so much to remember and for you all to be very proud of -- generations followed into the armed services. Loss is difficult, but time softens the edges of grief. [email protected] ~ R Smith

John D. Santivasci Jr.

December 15, 2011

Uncle Andy was my inspiration for joining the U.S. Air Force. When I visited him as a teenager he told me many Air Force stories. I was extremely proud that my Uncle Andy was assigned to “The Presidential Wing” and supported several Presidents of the United States directly through Air Force One. Today, over 40 years later, I am retired at the same rank he was and was assigned to “The Presidential Wing” for 17 years of my 20 years of services. I worked with Airmen that worked with him, now I am working with employees who he coached in baseball. The Air Force Memorial has his name listed as one the founding members to donate funds for its construction. He and Aunt Kathy meant a lot to me. She was my God-Mother. John D. Santivasci Jr, MSgt. USAF Retired

Sharon Jasso

December 14, 2011

Tony had the most beautiful tenor voice. He will be missed greatly at church and by many friends. I can hear him singing in the Angel Choir in Heaven! What a joyous reunion when he looked into his wife's beautiful face and eyes again. Most importantly, I can only imagine how he must have felt when he entered those pearly gates and seen our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Love and prayers to the family.

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