Obituary of Anthony F. Luparello

Anthony F. Luparello, age 95, Merrick died Friday, January 17, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Pauline (Salerno) and their children Tony (Juanita), Paula, Robert (Elaine). Edward (Denise) and Ronald (Gina) Luparello. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Jeannie (Benfante), Brother Nicholas and sister Jean (Balsamini). He is the dear grandfather of Anthony, Kristina, Elizabeth, Kevin (Sara), Kevin Reichert, Nicole, Dawn, Salvatore and Vincent. Anthony was born in Brooklyn, NY, on January 19, 1924. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran and graduate of Miami University. He was a teacher at John Adams High School in Ozone Park. He enjoyed sports and was an avid golfer in retirement. He had a love for music, especially Broadway Show tunes and he was a member of the Merrick Choral and Marion Male Choir. Most of all, he had great love for his family. Always going out of his way to help and be there for those he loved. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Steven Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of Anthony Luparello. Tunnel2Towers.org A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am on Thursday, January 23 at Cure Of Ars R. C. Church, 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY. Burial with Navy Funeral Honors at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211 Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 22 from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at N. F. Walker, Inc., 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY. American Legion Service 4:30PM Knights of Columbus at 7:15PM Fire Department Service at 7:30PM .