Anthony Angelo DeCarlo

Anthony Angelo DeCarlo July 18, 1923 - March 2, 2015 Anthony Angelo DeCarlo "Tony" died on March 2, 2015 in St. Augustine, FL at the age of 91. Tony was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family unconditionally. Tony came to know Christ at a young age and lived his life as an example to all he encountered. Tony centered his life around faith in Christ and love for his family. He was born in Washington, PA on July 18, 1923 to Italian immigrants. Tony proudly served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Army 546 Signal Base Depot Company from 1942-1946. While defending his country, Tony earned 11 victory medals, 1 bronze service medal, an American Campaign medal, and a European/African Middle East Campaign medal. After returning from service, he moved to Newark, NJ. More valuable than any medal received was the marriage to Antoinette Massimino on July 16, 1949. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children, Rose Odom and twins, Judy Howell (Stuart) and Frank DeCarlo. Tony and Toni moved to south Florida in 1965. Tony spent the next twenty years working as a machinist for Motorola. While retired, Tony enjoyed spending even more time with his children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. His life will continue to be celebrated with every family gathering. Grandpa Tony will forever be remembered for his generosity and friendliness, the kind that knew no stranger and welcomed all. His sense of humor, animated stories and distinctive laugh will not soon be forgotten. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anoinette "Toni" DeCarlo, daughters, Rosemarie Odom and Judy Howell (Stuart) both of St. Augustine, a son, Frank DeCarlo of Okeechobee, FL.; sisters, Evelyn DeCarlo and Jean Blanchard, both of New Jersey; brothers, Daniel DeCarlo of Hawaii, Neil DeCarlo of Florida, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Victor, and a sons in law, Steve Odom. A service celebrating Tony's life will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 9th at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine. A visitation beginning at 11:00 am will precede the service. A committal service with military honors will follow at 2:30 pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony's memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.