Name: Visitation for Anthony R. "Tony" LaPadula
Start: 2023-03-14T13:15:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-14T14:15:00.000Z
Location: Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Anthony R. LaPadula of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Tony, as his family and friends called him, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 90. Tony was born in the Bronx, New York and was married to his sweetheart, Providence LaPadula, for over 70 years. Tony attended William Allen High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War as a radio repair technician stationed in Turkey. He worked at Western Electric for over 30 years where he rose to the rank of Senior Engineer. He always mentioned education as a way to improve his knowledge and his work skills. He attended night school at Muhlenberg College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Physics. While working at Western Electric, Tony took it upon himself to mentor and teach young engineers. Upon retiring from Western Electric in 1984, Tony loved teaching Physics lab classes at his Alma Mater, Muhlenberg College. He also enjoyed teaching religion (catechism) classes and reading to young students at the Cathedral of St. Catherines where he was a member.

Tony was an avid fan of baseball, especially the New York Yankees. He enjoyed reading, walking, vacation with his wife and family, and sitting in his yard enjoying the weather. He was an amateur astronomer who spent many nights looking at the stars.

Tony is survived by his wife, Providence LaPadula; his son, Victor LaPadula and his wife, Robin; his daughters, Marie (Kessler) and her husband Steve, Theresa Yaindl and Tina LaPadula and her husband Boyd Post. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bishop Thompson Endowment Scholarship Fund at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania at PO Box 1430, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18105.

Visitation- Tuesday, March 14th 2023 - 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM - Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena

Mass of Christian Burial- Tuesday, March 14th 2023 - 10:30 AM - Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena

Graveside- Tuesday, March 14th 2023 - 12:00 PM - Holy Saviour Cemetery

Arrangements by the Weir Funeral Home

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 12, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony LaPadula

Sponsored by Robert C Weir Funeral Home.

10 Entries

Jay Schwartz MD FACS ABPM-ADM

March 16, 2023

Mr. LaPadula taught my lab in 1987-88. He was a good instructor and I liked him. He was very straightforward and a nice guy. Tina was in my class. I´m so sorry for your loss.

Louise Holmes

March 13, 2023

Marie and family,
So very sorry to hear of your dad´s death
Louise and Pat Holmes

jan gulden

March 12, 2023

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
JAN D GULDEN DMD

Maryanne Pohl

March 12, 2023

Dear Provy & Family,
Sending my Deepest Sympathy and Love to you for the loss of your Dear Tony. He's a gem in your family tree with 70 years of loving memories. Know that he and all of you are remembered in prayer. May he Rest In Peace.

Sharon Groller

March 12, 2023

Provy and families,
Our thoughts of sympathy are with you all during this time of sadness.

Dottie Najpauer and families

ed Walker

March 12, 2023

I am so sorry to learn about Tony's passing. We were friends at work and he also had a smile on his face. We "debated" over our baseball teams always in a friendly way. I hope your great memories can help you get through this difficult time.

Lisa Wagner

March 12, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the LaPadula family. I was Tony's dental hygienist for 24 years while working at Dr. Burke's office. He was a kind and caring gentleman, who smiled often. May he rest in peace.

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

March 12, 2023

" A soldier has passed away today." Many people won´t know of him or even care, but to us veterans, we salute you for your
services to our country in the defense of freedom. A job well done fellow veteran. You have made your last March down the dusty trail. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Grateful

March 11, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robin Smallen

March 11, 2023

Vic, I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing and offer my condolences. It is never easy to say goodbye to our mom or dad but the memories comfort and sustain us. May your dad rest in peace, and his memory be eternal.

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