Anthony F. "Tony" Altieri

Anthony F. "Tony" Altieri obituary, Allentown, PA

Anthony F. "Tony" Altieri

Anthony Altieri Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Jun. 27, 2024.

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Anthony F. "Tony" Altieri, 94, of Allentown passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, unexpectedly in the St. Luke's Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Carole M. (Arnold) Altieri. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary last December. Tony was born in South Renovo, PA, a son of the late Frank L. and Virginia C. (Bruno) Altieri. He was employed as an electrician/motor inspector for Bethlehem Steel for 42 years before retiring in1992. Tony was a veteran U.S. Air Force serving during World War II. He enjoyed playing billiards, his guitar and watching the Phillies and western movies with his wife. Tony was a member of American Legion, Sumner Avenue.
Survivors: Wife; brother, Louis M. Altieri of Allentown; grandchildren, Tony and Keri; great-granddaughter Kaitlyn Altieri; stepdaughters, Gina M. Chiocco, Gail M. Thomson, Cathy A. Bankowski and their families; his beloved dog Bella and his cat Buddy. He was pre-deceased by his son Frank Altieri and stepdaughters Christina C. and Tracey Lynn Fogel.
Services: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 2nd in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. Friends and family may call from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. .
Contributions: American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

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Frances and Michael Tucker

July 1, 2024

This is Frances and Michael Tucker, your next door neighbor in Florida. We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed. So sorry we could not have shared more time together.

Grateful

June 28, 2024

Anthony,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN

June 28, 2024

"A veteran of the greatest generation has passed away today." Anthony, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

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