Anthony Joseph Scarpa

He is pre deceased by both wives, Madeline and Mary. He is survived by children, Anthony (Christine) Scarpa. Grandchildren: Kristopher Scarpa, Michael Scarpa, Nicole Scarpa, Timothy Bridgeman and Robert Bridgeman, great-grandchildren: Madison Scarpa and Lukas Lopez, nephews: Paul (Inez) Caruso, Joseph Scarpa and niece, Mary-Anne Federer and great nephews, Carl (lyndi) Caruso and Michael (Paula) Caruso. Anthony is predeceased by his son, Gregory Scarpa, parents Giuseppe Scarpa and Mary Vorio; siblings: Nicolas Scarpa, Frank Scarpa, Michael Scarpa, Catherine Caruso and Mary Scarpa.

Anthony joined the U.S. Navy on November 16, 1943. He completed his Naval training for Basic Engineers at Wentworth Institute located in Boston, MA in March 1944. He then completed his Naval Training for oil burning, naval boiler and turbine at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. Anthony served and survived the attack on the USS Princeton which was sunk on October 29, 1944 in Leyte Gulf during efforts to retake the Philippines from the Japanese.

After an honorable discharge from the US Navy, he worked and retired after 20 years of service to the Philadelphia railroad. He then became owner of T-Shoes Bar and Restaurant located at 19th and Snyder Ave in Philadelphia, P.A from 1976-1982. He also worked at Swan Catering from 1982 through 1990 preparing food and bartending for banquettes until he fully retired and became a member of the Philadelphia Senior Center located at 1430 E. Passyunk Ave in Philadelphia for over 33 years.

Friends and Family are invited to attend a Viewing on Thursday 22, 2021 11:00-11:45am at BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home, 226 W. Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108. A Prayer Service will take place at 11:45am Interment immediately to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Philadelphia Senior Center, 1430 E. Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA. Please leave your remembrances of Anthony on Blake-Doyle.com.