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1952
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2018
Anthony Speranza Obituary
Yonkers - Anthony (Tony) V. Speranza, 65, a lifelong Yonkers resident, passed away on June 5, 2018.He was born on July 14,1952 to the late Fay (Damiano) and Vincent L. Speranza After attending Yonkers schools he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. He studied a year at Indiana State University at Terre Haute on a baseball scholarship and then transferred to Central Connecticut State University where he graduated in 1975 with a BS degree in Physical Education. He received his MA in Physical Education and Recreation from Lehman College in 1979. After college, Tony worked for the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, where he met his wife, the former Lucille D' Ambrosio. In 1980, "Coach," as he was called by his colleagues and students, started teaching with the Yonkers Board of Ed. He taught at various schools and retired in 2014 after a long and satisfying career. Together with his wife, he owned and operated D&S Laundromat for 35 years.Tony loved all sports, but his passion was baseball and the New York Yankees, and he never missed one of their games. He was a devoted husband, father and for the past four years adoring grandfather to his best friend and "light of his life," Marco John. On Easter Sunday he was thrilled to hear the news that a granddaughter is due to arrive in September.Tony was predeceased by his parents, Fay and Vincent L. Speranza, father-in-law, John J. D'Ambrosio, Sr., and recently, his brother-in-law, John J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., MD. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Lucille; son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Vanessa Speranza; son Jonathan Speranza; grandson Marco John Speranza; brother and sister-in-law, Vincent and Coreen Speranza; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Thomas McMahon; mother-in-law Frances D'Ambrosio; nephews Vincent Speranza, Stephen D'Ambrosio, Jake and Christopher McMahon; nieces Susan, Jennifer and Michele D'Ambrosio, Kristin Geraghty, Diana Secora; 3 grand nieces, 2 grand nephews, and many in-laws, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the Sinatra Memorial Home, 499 Yonkers Ave. on Friday from 3-9PM. Funeral mass at St. Ann Church on Saturday at 10:00AM. Entombment Mt. Hope Mausoleum.
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Steven Holtz
June 1, 2024
Never forget playing street games and baseball at Tibbetts with "Peanuts." A great guy.
Peter Pizzola
June 14, 2018
I just learned of Anthony's passing. He was a good friend and all around great guy. When he was with the Yonkers Board of Ed he was very helpful - making sure everything was OK with my two daughters when they were at school. I can still visualize him when he was very young when I hung out with his older brother - another great guy - Vin. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Wanda Vargas
June 12, 2018
Thank you for being an awesome mentor and role model to so many students at Scholastic Academy, especially to my son Luis Vargas.
Diane DePonto
June 11, 2018
Oh my gosh, I am so shocked to hear the very sad news. Lu I am so sorry. I met Tony and Lu back in the Parks and Rec days. They were so cute together. Lucille would always be getting up from the reception desk to go and tell Tony something. So cute together. Tony was such a great guy with a great smile.
June 9, 2018
One of the good guys.
June 9, 2018
One of he good guys!!!! RIP
Dolores Meade
June 9, 2018
The best coach my kids ever had......loved kids and encouraged sports and the importance of physical Activity. We were fortunate to know him at The Scholastic Academy. RIP Coach.
Elizabeth Martinez
June 9, 2018
My condolences to the Speranza family. I met Coach when I was a student at the Scholastic Academy PS 18 more than 25 years ago. He was the most caring teacher at that school. Always standing outside to say hi and always remembering my name and my sisters name as well. He always made sure the students were ok and safe. His class was the one I looked most forward to attending throughout the day. You challenged us and were always so supportive. Thank you for always being such a caring teacher. You will be missed and always remembered.
Arlene Connolly O'Neill
June 8, 2018
Dearest Speranza Family-
We simply called him Coach. He worked with us at Scholastic Academy/School 18, and he was an absolute character. We were a true family there at that time, and he was the fiery, hilarious uncle. Always a fixture at our happy hours, laughing along with you and your latest teacher stories, always buying you a drink before you realized it had even happened. At school, when he wasn't busy running out the door collecting quarters at his laundromat during his lunch hour, he'd be flying around the building in his Sergio Tacchini tracksuits, hooking you up with coffee, tea, or some ice cold sodas that he had tucked away in the mini-fridge of his gym office (greatly appreciated when working on the top floor of a 100-year-old building on a stifling hot June day). He looked out for the young teachers, sticking up for us whenever he felt like we were being taking advantage of. My most vivid memory of Coach, though, was the morning he came to my classroom door to tell me about the events of September 11th as they were unfolding. We had limited access to the outside world then, and his checking-in was vital. He truly cared, knowing that we had family members who worked in Manhattan. Rest In Peace, Coach. Gone far too soon. Deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. ❤
Frank Centore
June 8, 2018
I have many great memories of Anthony, Lincoln HS and Tibbetts Park
Pilar Cadavid
June 7, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Speranza family. Coach was a great man with a good heart. I had the privilege of knowing coach since 1994 at the age of four when I started pre-k until my younger brother's time at scholastic academy in 2014. He always remembered us, said hello and asked if we were married! Thank you for all the memories, you'll be missed and forever in the hearts of your students.
Rosalia Moran
June 7, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the family. Coach Speranza was my coach 27 years ago and to this day I remember him as THE BEST!! He truly loved what he did and it showed in the dedication he had for his students. I was very lucky to have been one of those students. May he R.I.P.
Gone but not forgotten
LArry FELDman
June 7, 2018
My condolences to the family of Anthony. (Peanuts ) , a fellow graduate of Lincoln high and Friend. May his name be a blessing . May he RIP Such a great Loss sincerely , Larry Feldman.
Claire Horst
June 7, 2018
Oh Lucille, I'm so very sorry to hear this. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Joseph Ferranto
June 7, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Friz Schreiber
June 6, 2018
Lu, you know my heart breaks for you. You have been so strong through everything even though your heart was breaking. You have so many memories to hold on to that will keep Tony with you, always!!! Tony was a great guy and will be missed by many. Stay strong, love you. Friz
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