Anthony Stephen Stasolla

Anthony Stephen Stasolla, age 96, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Washington Crossing, PA. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Born on December 26, 1929, in Manhattan, NY, Anthony was a son of Vincenza (nee Governale) and Mario Stasolla, and older brother to the late Mario Stasolla. Anthony spent most of his life on Long Island until moving to PA in 2023.

In addition to his beloved wife Johanna, Anthony is survived by his two children, Stephen Stasolla and his wife Debora of Washington Crossing, PA, and Wendy Stasolla of Newtown, PA, and her partner John Gregg. He is also survived by his five cherished grandchildren, Cord Stasolla, Jamie Titus and his wife Anna Ogorzalek, Alison Titus-Hughes and her husband Jackson, Sean Titus and her wife Y. Faye Wang, Mark Titus, and a great-granddaughter, Rosemary Titus Hughes.

Anthony attended the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy and enlisted in the Army after graduation. He served as a medic during the Korean War as part of the 25th Lightning Division, 14th Infantry. He was recommended for two bronze stars, one for taking charge during combat, another for leading the Battalion Aid Station on an extended basis, a responsibility usually reserved for officers. Anthony was a proud Veteran who enjoyed telling stories about his service in Korea and the ways he helped those who needed an advocate. He was always someone you could count on to have your back.

After working for others, Anthony ran his own Pharmacy in Farmingdale Long Island, and then worked as a pharmacist for Suffolk Developmental Center until his retirement. He loved talking to his customers and getting to know more about everyone he met wherever he was.

He spent eight years volunteering at the nursing home where his mother lived, having continued going there after her death. As always, he made a point of getting to know the people in his care and created special connections that probably made him a highlight of their day.

Anthony's wife Johanna was the love of his life, and they were married for 65 years. They shared a passion for creating beautiful gardens, playing tennis, traveling, and a lot of laughter! His great interest was investing in the stock market, and he spent a lot of his free time in this pursuit. Family outings included sailing the Sunfish on Lake Ronkonkoma, canoeing in the Connetquot River, and going crabbing. He was an avid reader, and never missed a day of the "The New York Times" until shortly before he died.

Anthony loved telling stories from his life and was also very interested in hearing about the lives of others. He had a mischievous sense of humor and loved to amuse those around him. Anthony's memoir begins this way: "' He was born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.' This is how the novel Scaramouche by Sabatini begins. It always intrigued me because that is exactly how I would describe myself. "

Services and interment for Anthony will take place privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. A memorial service will take place at a date yet to be determined at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing.