Anthony “Skang” Cesari, Sr.

Anthony “Skang” Cesari, Sr., 91, a life-long resident of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Lopatcong Care Center.

Anthony was born on January 25, 1930; he was the son of the late Carmen and Grace (Serrano) Cesari.

Tony was employed by the NJBLL #3 until his retirement. He was a life-long member of Ss. Philip & James Catholic Church. He enjoyed taking part in the “Parish Players” performances for the benefit of the church. He also took part in the musical performances done for the benefit of the Shimer Manor School, back in the 50s & 60s. He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles on TV.

Tony will be greatly missed by his wife and family and all of those who knew him, as he always had a smile and a kind word and an offer of help, if the case may be.

Tony is survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith (Gross) Cesari and their children, Cheryl Ann Jessamine and Anthony Cesari, Jr., and his wife Beverly (Somogyi).  He is also survived by his grandchildren, April Jessamine, Alison (Justin) Zieba, Anna Kate (Alex) Larkin, Nicholas Cesari (Olivia) and Christopher Cesari.  In addition to his parents, Tony was predeceased by his son, Joseph and his brothers; Joseph, Russell, Frank and Sam, his sisters; Catherine, Lena, Mary and Angela and his brother David, who passed away as a child.

A Viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 9 to 11 AM at the Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, with a Funeral Service to directly follow. The entombment will then be at the Holy Apostles Mausoleum, Greenwich Township, NJ.