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Anthony Peter Racioppi 1919 - 2012

Anthony Peter Racioppi of Essex County, New Jersey United States was born on March 27, 1919 in Newark, and died at age 93 years old on September 6, 2012. Anthony Racioppi was buried at Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section P Site 3301 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown.
Anthony Peter Racioppi
Tony Racioppi
Essex County, New Jersey United States
March 27, 1919
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States
September 6, 2012
New Jersey, United States
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  • Introduction

    Anthony Peter Racioppi is the son of Angelo and Mary Racioppi. He was born on March 27, 1919 in Newark, NJ and had sisters Maggie and Fannie Racioppi. He registered for military service on October 16, 1940, while residing in Newark, Essex, New Jersey. At the time, he was 21 years old and worked for Lea Fabric Corporation. Anthony then enlisted on October 7, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. As part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component, he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers in the US Army.Throughout his military service, Anthony held the rank of Private. He valiantly served his country during World War II. He worked as the packaging and shipping Department manager for Remo Industry and then later Tyco Industry. After retirement he worked as a crossing guard at the River Plaza Elementary School in Middletown, N.J. In his free time, "Tony" Racioppi was universally beloved for his kindness, warmth, and generosity. A passionate reader and philosopher, he found joy in hiking, sports, race tracks, and adventures at Great Adventure with his daughters.
  • 03/27
    1919

    Birthday

    March 27, 1919
    Birthdate
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Anthony was born and raised in Newark, N.J. before moving to Lincroft, N.J.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate completing 4 years.
  • Military Service

    During World War II, Anthony Peter Racioppi served in the US Army as a Private. He registered for military service on October 16, 1940, while residing in Newark, Essex, New Jersey. At the time, he was 21 years old and worked for Lea Fabric Corporation. Anthony had a height of 5 feet 10 inches, weighed 143 pounds, and had a dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was Mrs. Mary Racioppi. Anthony enlisted on October 7, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. He was a single, unmarried individual with no dependents. His educational background consisted of three years of high school. In terms of his civilian occupation, he was skilled in the fabrication of textile products. As part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component, he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers in the US Army. His service number was 32562173. Throughout his military service, Anthony held the rank of Private. He valiantly served his country during World War II.
  • Professional Career

    Anthony worked as the packaging and shipping Department manager for Remo Industry and then later Tyco Industry. After retirement he worked as a crossing guard at the River Plaza Elementary School in Middletown, N.J.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Anthony "Tony" Racioppi was universally beloved for his kindness, warmth, and generosity. A passionate reader and philosopher, he found joy in hiking, sports, race tracks, and adventures at Great Adventure with his daughters. A dedicated family man, he cherished his wife, children, grandchildren, and home, while effortlessly making friends wherever he went.
  • 09/6
    2012

    Death

    September 6, 2012
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    New Jersey United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Bg William C Doyle Vet's Mem Cem Section P Site 3301 Provinceline Road, in Wrightstown, Nj 08562
    Burial location
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Anthony "Tony" Racioppi Obituary
Anthony "Tony" Racioppi, 93, of Lincroft, N.J. entered into eternal rest and the gates of heaven on September 6, 2012.

Anthony was born and raised in Newark, N.J. before moving to Lincroft, N.J. He served in the Army during World War ll and worked as the packaging and shipping Department manager for Remo Industry and then later Tyco Industry. After retirement he worked as a crossing guard at the River Plaza Elementary School in Middletown, N.J.

Anthony "Tony" Racioppi was known by all as a kind, friendly, warm and generous man. He was an avid reader and great philosopher. He loved hiking, sports, going to the race track and trips to Great Adventure with his daughters. He was a devoted family man who loved his wife, his children, grandchildren and his home. He made friends where ever he went.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Cecil, of sixty years, his children; Cheryl Resola and her husband Frank, Mark Racioppi and his wife Veronica, and Susan Ferro and her partner Louis Fascini; his grandchildren, Nicole Cali, Anthony Collincini, Laura Racioppi; and his brother-in-law Ron Gorsky; and many other relatives and friends.

Anthony "Tony" Racioppi will be missed by all who have known him. We will miss his gentle smile, his philosophic views and his profound words of wisdom. God Bless you "Tony" rest in peace!

A private service will be held for family members only at Saint Catherine's Church in Farmingdale, N.J.

Asbury Park Press, September 10, 2012
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