Anthony LaPreta

Born in New York, NY, he resided in Astoria, NY before settling in Lakewood 10 years ago.

Prior to retiring in 1991, he was an Analyst for Asiel & Company in NY, where he worked for 40 years. Anthony loved classic cars and has owned a few in his lifetime. He was also a big sports fan, especially for the Giants, Rangers & Yankees.

He was predeceased by his brother, Danny in 2012.

Surviving is his loving wife, Alice; a son, Anthony and his wife Joyce; a daughter, Cathy DaPrato and her husband Tom; and a step-son John Marino and his wife Joanne; 10 grandchildren: Matthew, Brianna, Michael, Dylan, Dean, Nikki Ann, Jenna, Taylor, Kyle & Shane; and a sister, Rose Molinari.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30AM at St. Mary of the Lake RC Church, Lakewood.

Friends may call at D’Elia Funeral Home, Rte. 70 & Vermont Ave., Lakewood, on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.