Obituary of Anthony F. Paglinco

Anthony Paglinco passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020. He shared 105 years of love with his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 31st at 10 am at St. Mary's Church, 15 Myers Ave., Denville. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Jan. 30th from 4-8 pm at the Norman Dean Home For Services, 16 Righter Ave. Denville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital by way of www.inmemof.org Anthony was born in 1914 in Orange, NJ to the late Gaetano and Palmina. As WWII was underway, Tony enlisted in the Army and proudly served our country for five years, three of them were in England. He married Florence Gianforcaro, a Registered Nurse in 1954. Tony and Florence created a loving home and Guy was born in 1957. Tony worked in construction as a tile and marble setter, working for the Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Union. In 1978 Florence and Tony moved from Orange, NJ to Parsippany, NJ where they resided for the next 40 years. Tony retired at the age of 76 but that didn’t slow him down! He continued to stay active working around his house and going to the gym three times a week until he was 101. Tony spent time with his three grandchildren that he loved and adored. Tony and Florence played an active role in their grandchildren’s lives which included attending numerous sporting events; activities with the boy and girl scouts; school plays; dance and musical recitals, in addition to hanging out with his grandkids. At age 100 Anthony and Florence moved to the Oaks at Denville where they had the opportunity to meet many kind and caring individuals. Tony was so very proud of his three grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. Although we are saddened by his passing, we take comfort in knowing that Tony lived a full and active life. He leaves joyful memories to his wife Florence of 65 years; his son, Guy and daughter in- law Patricia Paglinco; his grandchildren Dr. Samantha Paglinco, Anthony Paglinco and Thomas Paglinco; and many dear relatives and friends.