Anthony was born in Newark, New Jersey to Vito and Filomena Bellacosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Irene Bellacosa; sister, Rose Ferrigno; daughter, Karen Bellacosa; and grandson, Robert Bellacosa, Jr.
Anthony is survived by his son, Richard Bellacosa and wife, Jody; son, Robert Bellacosa; grandchildren, Keri Walling and husband, Greg, Mallory Bellacosa, Michael Bellacosa, Brittany Bellacosa; and sister, Lillian Siebens.
Inurnment will follow at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey.