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Anthony M. Liberta

1942 - 2016

Anthony M. Liberta

1942 - 2016

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BORN

1942

DIED

2016

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Xavier High School Xavier High School Fordham University

Anthony Liberta Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 23, 2016.

Anthony M. Liberta passed away on January 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Flood). Loving father of Michael (Alison) and Joseph (Diane).
Cherished grandfather of Catherine, Emily, Audrey, Christian and Josephine. Dear brother of Christina (James) Liolin and brother in law of Marion.
Fond uncle of Alexandra and Elizabeth. Survived by many friends.

The funeral arrangements are in the care of the Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11358.

The Liberta Family will be receiving visitors on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 7-9pm and Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of
Christian Burial to be celebrated on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:45am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Bayside, New York.
Interment to follow at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery.

Anthony was a graduate of Xavier High School and Fordham University. He spent the majority of his career with the United States Customs Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to:

National Military Family Association
3601 Eisenhower Ave
Suite 425
Alexandria, VA 22304
www.militaryfamily.org

The National Military Family Association guides military families of all ranks, including those of the deployed, wounded, and fallen, through stressful times by providing children's and family programs, financial help, advice, and advocacy.

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February 17, 2016

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January 31, 2016

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January 31, 2016

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Mike Moore

February 17, 2016

I remember the first day he arrived at JFK as Area Director. He felt overwhelmed by what he saw but quickly adjusted and turned it around. He was an outstanding guy and a credit to U.S. Customs. My condolences to his family.

January 31, 2016

Dear Annette and family,
We are terribly sorry about your loss of Tony. In addition to his being the best boss I ever had in terms of doing the job, he also always looked out for the well-being of his employees. And it is very clear that he was a wonderful family man. Jenny and I always looked forward to our meetings in Florida and hope to eventually see you back there, perhaps with some of your grandchildren.
Eric & Jenny

Camille Pesce

January 31, 2016

To the Liberta family,
I was part of a team that worked at the opposite end of the table, on the union side, during many tense bargaining sessions where Mr. Liberta was involved.
Though our goals were seemingly different, one thing that we on labor's side always felt about Mr. Liberta: he was a gentleman, fair, and true to his word. What finer thing can be said about a person.

Demetrios Iliou

January 29, 2016

Dear Annette,
Our condolences for your loss during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal. We will keep Anthony, you and your family in our prayers.

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Ira Reese

January 28, 2016

Mrs. Liberta and Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Tony and I worked for Customs and we used to ride downtown together on the Flushing 7 train to work. Please know that he was well respected and very much liked.

Verleatha Hill

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that God will continue to be a comfort to you.
"V"

Barbara Kopp

January 27, 2016

Oh dear Annette, I am so sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself.

Sue Bryant

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of you husband. My condolences to you and your family, Sue Bryant

Dana Ramos

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette, I was so sad to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Miss you. xo Dana

Pat Guido

January 27, 2016

Annette,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family on Tony's passing.

Pat Guido and Lou Piedmont

Julie Lim

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family about the loss of Tony, who was a very good and decent person. Take care!
Julie Lim (CUNY Law)

Kathy Rojas

January 27, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.--Kathy Rojas

Ruthann (CUNY Law)

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette: You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Dorothy Matthew

January 27, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

January 27, 2016

So sad to hear of your loss Annette. You and your family will be in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy Williams (CUNY Law) NYC

Andrea Garnett

January 27, 2016

Dear Annette and family,

I'm so sorry to hear of the news of your loved one. May the peace and comfort of God sustain you.

January 27, 2016

Annette, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. He was such a caring man and good person. My deepest condolences to all of you.
-Debbie

Karen Bean (CUNY Law)

January 27, 2016

To Annette and family,

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers.

Pat Guido

January 27, 2016

Hi, Annette,
I just found out about Tony's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. If I found out earlier I would have come to the wake. My deepest condolences to your entire family.

Pat Guido and Lou Piedmont

Stacey Kalkines

January 27, 2016

Beautiful photos of a beautiful family. He was a prince. Liked and respected by all.

January 26, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Mrs Liberta, sons and family. Heaven has received a wonderful soul. Tony Liberts was an outstanding man who was loved and respected by everyone who crossed his path. My prayers are with you.

ANN & PAT DISALVO

January 26, 2016

CONDOLENCES TO ANNETTE AND FAMILY.

Lawrence/Marie Ryan

January 26, 2016

To Annette and family, our sincerest sympathies. Marie and I both worked for Tony in various capacities during his career. We enjoyed working for him as Tony set standards which encouraged all to give their best effort. He was in many ways an ideal manager who could relate to his mission and to the people who were tasked to complete it.

James Pidd

January 26, 2016

A great man and a gift to US Customs. Too few like him today in the agency he loved.

Joe Massimo

January 26, 2016

Dear Mrs. Liberta and Family, I was honored and blessed to have met Tony in 1991. He was a blessing in my life, if he didn't hire me I truly don't know where I would be today. And I know there are many more out there that can express the same. He defined class in the truest sense. He was a man of honor and dignity. Just know he was loved by many and truly changed many of lives for the better. May he rest in peace and may God give you and your family peace in this difficult time.

Stephen Del Casino

January 25, 2016

More than a great boss, we became friends after he hired me in 1973 as an intern. He was instrumental in paving the way making a career at U.S. Customs. I will always be grateful. He put the word "family" in the Customs Family. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace. My sincere condolences.

Nicholas LaRosa

January 25, 2016

Annette and family: I cannot fully express the sadness I am experiencing at the news of Tony's passing. I have so many great memories of Tony both at the years we spent at Xavier together and afterwards. My sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family.

George Dunn

January 25, 2016

Mr. Liberta once informed me that I would be "his eyes and ears in the field". It was my honor to act in that role for such an honorable man. My sympathies go out to his family. He will be missed by all of us.

Janet Labuda

January 25, 2016

Dear Mrs. Liberta and Family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Tony was a true gentleman and I am deeply saddened by your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Sincerely, Janet Labuda

Jim Whelan

January 25, 2016

Annette and family, my wife Sue and I offer our sincere sympathies. I considered Tony a friend, who was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. In 2007 when our Daughter Jaime died in a tragic accident his words of sympathy were from the heart. My wife's memory is a little better than mine. She remembered Tony attending her fathers wake in Whitestone in 1982 and sharing his experience of working in a butcher shop in Whitestone when he was young .
My 27 year carreer in Customs gave me great respect and admiration for him. Our golf games were similar long and at times all over the place. It was an honor to have known him and I know he was vey proud of all of you.

Paulette Pacifico

January 25, 2016

Rest in Peace Mr. Liberta. I will never forget how kind & thoughtful you were to me as my brother Special Agent Pat Pacifico was dying. You were such a pillar of strength and helped me get through that terrible time. My condolances to your family.

Irene Sullivan

January 25, 2016

I have such fond memories of Mr. Liberta. I will never forget the kind man that he was. My sincere condolences.

Joe DiSalvo

January 25, 2016

To Annette and family, my sincerest sympathies. I was shocked to hear of Tony's passing. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and a great leader and a very special person to me and all who knew him. I was honored to have served under him at Customs and will honor his memory always. I will miss him dearly. All my love...

Richard/Catherine Prentice

January 25, 2016

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Liberta family. Take comfort in all the precious memories you have.

Marvin Washington

January 24, 2016

My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolence. Tony was by all measure an exceptional human being. My family and I will never forget his kindness. He will truly be missed. May God grant you comfort in this time of tremendous sorrow.

Marian Garay

January 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Spear

January 24, 2016

I. Am deeply saddened by this lost- Tony was a gentle and kindhearted person to all that came in contact with him. Tony will be truly missed.

Anthony Simonelli

January 24, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

January 24, 2016

Please accept our deepest condolences; we are very saddened by the loss of Tony. His gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts.

Prayers and Blessings,
Susan & John Demelis

John Caffrey

January 24, 2016

I am very sorry for the Liberta family's loss. For a few years I spent quite a bit of time with Mr. Liberta in mostly contentious labor/management situations. Despite our differing agendas, I always found Mr. Liberta to be the most competent professional
manager I have met. Not only did he excel at representing the U.S. Customs Service, but he went out of his way to help individual employees and all those who worked for him as a whole. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in God's peace.