Anthony R Gentile

Anthony R Gentile obituary, Cedar Grove, NJ

Anthony R Gentile

Anthony Gentile Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 13, 2026.
Anthony R. Gentile, 94, of Brooklyn, N.Y. has passed away on January 12, 2026.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, a chapter of his life he held with great honor. Following his military service, Anthony built a long and respected career in journalism, working as an editor at Newsday.
Anthony was predeceased by his beloved wife, Madeline Gentile. He is survived by his four loving children: Anthony Gentile and his wife Donna, John Gentile and his wife Nancy, Jenny Ann Cipriano and her husband Joe, and Christopher Gentile. He also leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, who will continue to carry his legacy forward.
Service is private. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.
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