Anthony Pardo Vaccaro

Anthony P. Vaccaro (Tony) passed away on September 24, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born on September 18, 1932 in Bronxville, New York. Tony was a very special man who was loved by everyone, always putting his family first. His faith was an integral part of his life.

He started his education as a teen carpenter, eventually building his parent's house and then went on to Manhattan College earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.

Professionally, he worked as a Civil Engineer for the City of New York and established his own general contracting company. For the majority of his career he was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He was responsible for the construction of several projects, some of which were: Journal Square, LaGuardia Airport, George Washington Bridge, Staten Island Teleport, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the World Trade Center. After thirty years, he retired as manager of the World Trade Center Construction Division.

He loved golfing and especially fishing with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anne, their children: Anthony and his wife Ellen, Christopher and his wife Teresa, Kathryn and her husband Orlando, and Anne and her husband Kenneth; his 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 30.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: dennisavaccarofoundation.com, Salesian Missions, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, honoring Tony's generous spirit.

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