Obituary for Anthony Tucciarone
Anthony Mario Tucciarone "Tony" passed away April 19, 2023 at Newton Medical Center; he was 94. Tony was born in Tufo, Minturno, Italy to Cavaliere Alessandro and Carmela Tucciarone. Born an American citizen, Tony spent his childhood in Tufo, emigrating to the United States at the age of ten, settling with his family in Plainfield, NJ.
As a young man, Tony served in the Army National Guard (50th Armored Division) for ten years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. In 1954, Tony married Marilyn Rose Hurley, with whom he had five children: Alexander J. Tucciarone, Carol T. Bicho (David), John F. Tucciarone (Claire), Anita C. Bruton (Michael) and Annette C. Burns (David). In 1986, Tony married his current wife Roslyn Skidmore.
Tony is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Taylor L. Bicho, Connor A. Tucciarone (Christina), Zachary T. Bicho, Alexandra R. Schon (Ryan), Matthew C. Bruton, Amanda T. Bruton and Brianna M. Tucciarone. His first great-grandchild, Alessandra Grace Tucciarone, was born just seven weeks ago. He was pre-deceased by his sisters, Maria Fusco and Lucia Ciufo, as well as a favorite niece, Judith Hric.
For 20 plus years, Tony ran Tu-Co Plumbing & Heating of Plainfield, NJ, from which he retired at the age of 58. This allowed him time to enjoy his many hobbies, which included wine making, fine woodworking, riflery, and his great passion for farming his acreage in Wayne County, PA.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 10am-12pm from the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ. Funeral service will be held at 12pm. Burial to follow immediately after at North Hardyston Cemetery.
As a young man, Tony served in the Army National Guard (50th Armored Division) for ten years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. In 1954, Tony married Marilyn Rose Hurley, with whom he had five children: Alexander J. Tucciarone, Carol T. Bicho (David), John F. Tucciarone (Claire), Anita C. Bruton (Michael) and Annette C. Burns (David). In 1986, Tony married his current wife Roslyn Skidmore.
Tony is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Taylor L. Bicho, Connor A. Tucciarone (Christina), Zachary T. Bicho, Alexandra R. Schon (Ryan), Matthew C. Bruton, Amanda T. Bruton and Brianna M. Tucciarone. His first great-grandchild, Alessandra Grace Tucciarone, was born just seven weeks ago. He was pre-deceased by his sisters, Maria Fusco and Lucia Ciufo, as well as a favorite niece, Judith Hric.
For 20 plus years, Tony ran Tu-Co Plumbing & Heating of Plainfield, NJ, from which he retired at the age of 58. This allowed him time to enjoy his many hobbies, which included wine making, fine woodworking, riflery, and his great passion for farming his acreage in Wayne County, PA.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 10am-12pm from the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ. Funeral service will be held at 12pm. Burial to follow immediately after at North Hardyston Cemetery.