Anthony Giordano

Anthony 'Tony' Giordano, 90 of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at home. Born Sunday, January 1, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, Anthony was the son of the late Vincent and Josephine Giordano. Tony was a loving husband to his wife Esta for almost 60 years before her death on April 5, 2015. Tony was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Denise Monello and her husband Jack. He adored his grandchildren, Jaclyn and her husband Todd, Christopher and his wife Christine, and his namesake, Anthony. Tony cherished his time with his great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jack, Dominic, Aubrey, and Christian. Before his marriage, Tony proudly served our country in the US Navy as a Seaman from 1952-1956. He ended his service aboard the Troop Transporter USS Mellette APA-156. After living in Brooklyn most of his life, he moved to Staten Island with his family in 1969. A few years later, he became co-owner of Dungaree Discount Center, a staple in the town of Great Kills, before moving to Toms River over 25 years ago. Tony had great faith in Jesus Christ and he considered every day a blessing and treasured time with his family. He was always up for a game of 500 Rummy, soaked in the sun at the family's summer home, and loved imparting his crabbing skills to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed cooking and made a tasty crab sauce. In his younger days, he took up woodworking as a hobby. Tony spent his days playing cards with his friends, looked forward to trips to Atlantic City, and watched all the Yankee games. Tony was one the first recipients of heart bypass surgery in the early 70's, and many thought he wouldn't survive past 45. Although illness caused him to slow down as he aged, with the help of God and the excellent care he received from his heart doctor in Toms River, Tony lived a fulfilling life to the age of 90. Tony is survived by his loving sister Anna (Neri). He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Josephine Giordano, and his brothers Charlie, Vincent, and twin brother Joey. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Anthony Giordano

January 1, 1933 - April 4, 2023