Anthony Zahralban

Anthony “Tony” Zahralban, age 89, of St. Augustine, Florida, was called home to our Lord on February 16, 2023, surrounded by family at the Bailey Center in St. Augustine. Tony was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on June 19, 1933, to parents Deeb and Minerva Zahralban. He was the youngest of nine children. Tony spent his youth in Brooklyn, New York and at age 18 joined the United States Navy, serving our country during the Korean War. Before settling in Seaford Township on Long Island, Tony married Elizabeth Kaifos and owned and operated a dry-cleaning business in Long Beach, N.Y. He began working in Information Technology in the industry’s ¬infancy for Bank of New York, Intercontinental Grain and eventually settled at Pillsbury Corporation’s Burger King. Tony was an incredibly dedicated and hard worker, a man in constant motion, juggling several jobs at a time to provide for his growing family. He often told stories about his days as a Taxi driver in New York City. Seeking a slower pace of life and warmer weather, Tony moved his family to Miami, Florida in 1986, where he owned and operated a Dollar Store. At age 82, Tony accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior and made a public declaration of his faith through baptism. In 2017, he settled in St. Augustine to be closer to his grandchildren. Tony was a dedicated family man, loving and encouraging father and an extraordinary provider for his family. He attended Good News Church WGV Campus while living in St. Augustine. Tony enjoyed playing chess, collecting coins and chess sets, boating, watching movies on the highest volume possible and ¬most of all spending time with family. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Zahralban of St. Augustine, daughters, Christine Zahralban of Miami, Karen Zahralban of St. Augustine, Helen Marcantuono and her husband Ennio of St. Augustine, FL; sons, David Valentino of New York, Joseph Zahralban and his wife Ana of Miami; sisters Mary Handy of Miami, Sadie Simeone of New York; and eight grandchildren, Joey and his wife Yani, Tyler, Jordan, Pasquale, Anthony, Ethan, Dina and Ennio II. A celebration of Tony’s extraordinary and grace-filled life, with Military Honors, will commence at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Good News Church World Golf Village with Pastor Dave Aucremann officiating. St. Johns Family Funeral Home will assist with arrangements.

Anthony Zahralban

June 19, 1933 - February 16, 2023