Anthony Molfetas

MOLFETAS
Anthony, 89, of River Vale, NJ was called to his heavenly home on March 12, 2012. He was born in Cefalonia, Greece to Stefanos and Vasiliki Molfetas on October 10, 1923 and grew up in Piraeus, Greece. He studied Law at Athens University in Greece and served in the Greek Navy and Coast Guard. He came to the United States in 1947 and married his soul mate, Clea Remantas on June 1,1952.
For over 45 years, Anthony was an entrepreneur and owned several restaurants including the Royal Restaurant, Town Hall Inn and the Seven Seas Restaurant.
Anthony became a Masonic brother in 1954 at the Hellenic Lodge 1129 in New York City.
Anthony became a parishioner of the Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, NJ, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustess. He spent numerous years on community projects to complete and build which is now known as The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, in Tenafly, NJ. Anthony has been an devoted member for 43 years as well as, serving as a member on the Board of Trustess.
Anthony was an active member and loyal Brother of the Ahepa Bergen Knights Chapter #285 for over 45 years as well as serving various terms as Chapter President.
Those remaining to hold dear his memory is his beloved wife, Clea Molfetas and his treasured daughters, Valerie M. Phillips and Esther Molfetas. Anthony will forever be remembered by his loving sister, Evangelia Tselentis and devoted brother, Gerasimos Molfetas and extended family and friends.
Anthony touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. His kind heart was an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and devotion. One of life's true gentlemen will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched.
The Molfetas family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the Doctors and staff at the Hackensack Cancer Center and Hospice Care for their professionalism, attentiveness and loving care Anthony received all these years.
Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ. Memorial service will be held on Friday at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian, Tenafly, NJ, at 11. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In remembrance of Anthony, and his effortless devotion for his church, the family would appreciate a donation to The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, Tenafly, NJ, in his honor in lieu of flowers.
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