SCOLPINO, ANTHONY F., 89 of Tenafly formerly of Teaneck died on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Marion (2001). Devoted father of Maureen & Kevin Price, Patrice Bijou, James & Denise Elliott and Elizabeth & George Simoni. Dear brother of Robert & Virginia Scolpino and Mary Ann & the late Frank Scolpino (2001). Loving grandfather of Brian, Craig, Sean, Ian, George, Nicholas and great grandfather of Olivia.
Before retiring Tony was a Detective Sergeant with the Teaneck Police Department for over 30 years. He was a life long member of St. Anastasia’s RC Church and served as an usher for over 50 years. Tony was involved in the following organizations: VFW Post 1429, American Legion (past commander), Knights of Columbus, Elks and the Moose Lodge. Tony served as the President of the Police Athletic League coaching boxing and running the bowling league. He was a US Navy Veteran and proudly served his country in WWII a board the USS Hancock.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, March 12th from 7-9 PM and Tuesday, March 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. A Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Anastasias RC Church, Teaneck. Interment will follow at the William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.