Anthony J. "Tony" Celano, 79, of Wilmington, and a Lewes vacationer, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at home and surrounded by his family.
Mr. Celano attended Sacred Heart and St. Thomas grade schools and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II, having participated in 13 invasions. After the war, he enrolled at Goldey Beacom College under the G.I. bill and later became a member of the Wilmington Police Department. As a reservist, he was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict as an Army CID agent. Upon his return to the police force, he served as detective, lieutenant of the vice squad and captain of traffic. He spearheaded the foundation and served as president of the Delaware FOP and was elected secretary of the DAP. He retired after 20 years and became manager of Bank Credit Bureau in Wilmington.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking his catch with his family. Most of all he enjoyed his summer vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren at Lewes Beach.
He was a member of the Christina Country Club, the Newark Anglers, the Newlin Grist Mill and St. Matthew's Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne C. Donovan Celano; his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. Jr. and Florence Celano of Mass., and James J. and Diane Celano of N.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Antoinette M. "Tina" and Jim George of West Chester, Pa., Frances A. and Michael Lemon of Wilmington, and Judy A. and David Celli of Newark; and his grandchildren, Katie A. Close and her husband Jason, Meghan A. George, Carolyn V. Celano, Michael Lemon Jr., Thomas A. Celano, and Monica A., David A., and Anthony J. Celli; his brother, Fiore M. Celano; his sisters, Sue Delapo, Ann Malatesta, Nancy DiVirgilio, Rose Saggione and Jeane Maiorano; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Celano attended Sacred Heart and St. Thomas grade schools and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II, having participated in 13 invasions. After the war, he enrolled at Goldey Beacom College under the G.I. bill and later became a member of the Wilmington Police Department. As a reservist, he was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict as an Army CID agent. Upon his return to the police force, he served as detective, lieutenant of the vice squad and captain of traffic. He spearheaded the foundation and served as president of the Delaware FOP and was elected secretary of the DAP. He retired after 20 years and became manager of Bank Credit Bureau in Wilmington.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking his catch with his family. Most of all he enjoyed his summer vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren at Lewes Beach.
He was a member of the Christina Country Club, the Newark Anglers, the Newlin Grist Mill and St. Matthew's Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne C. Donovan Celano; his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. Jr. and Florence Celano of Mass., and James J. and Diane Celano of N.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Antoinette M. "Tina" and Jim George of West Chester, Pa., Frances A. and Michael Lemon of Wilmington, and Judy A. and David Celli of Newark; and his grandchildren, Katie A. Close and her husband Jason, Meghan A. George, Carolyn V. Celano, Michael Lemon Jr., Thomas A. Celano, and Monica A., David A., and Anthony J. Celli; his brother, Fiore M. Celano; his sisters, Sue Delapo, Ann Malatesta, Nancy DiVirgilio, Rose Saggione and Jeane Maiorano; and many nieces and nephews.
Anthony J. "Tony" Celano, 79, of Wilmington, and a Lewes vacationer, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at home and surrounded by his family.
Mr. Celano attended Sacred Heart and St. Thomas grade schools and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II, having participated in 13 invasions. After the war, he enrolled at Goldey Beacom College under the G.I. bill and later became a member of the Wilmington Police Department. As a reservist, he was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict as an Army CID agent. Upon his return to the police force, he served as detective, lieutenant of the vice squad and captain of traffic. He spearheaded the foundation and served as president of the Delaware FOP and was elected secretary of the DAP. He retired after 20 years and became manager of Bank Credit Bureau in Wilmington.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking his catch with his family. Most of all he enjoyed his summer vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren at Lewes Beach.
He was a member of the Christina Country Club, the Newark Anglers, the Newlin Grist Mill and St. Matthew's Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne C. Donovan Celano; his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. Jr. and Florence Celano of Mass., and James J. and Diane Celano of N.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Antoinette M. "Tina" and Jim George of West Chester, Pa., Frances A. and Michael Lemon of Wilmington, and Judy A. and David Celli of Newark; and his grandchildren, Katie A. Close and her husband Jason, Meghan A. George, Carolyn V. Celano, Michael Lemon Jr., Thomas A. Celano, and Monica A., David A., and Anthony J. Celli; his brother, Fiore M. Celano; his sisters, Sue Delapo, Ann Malatesta, Nancy DiVirgilio, Rose Saggione and Jeane Maiorano; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Celano attended Sacred Heart and St. Thomas grade schools and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II, having participated in 13 invasions. After the war, he enrolled at Goldey Beacom College under the G.I. bill and later became a member of the Wilmington Police Department. As a reservist, he was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict as an Army CID agent. Upon his return to the police force, he served as detective, lieutenant of the vice squad and captain of traffic. He spearheaded the foundation and served as president of the Delaware FOP and was elected secretary of the DAP. He retired after 20 years and became manager of Bank Credit Bureau in Wilmington.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking his catch with his family. Most of all he enjoyed his summer vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren at Lewes Beach.
He was a member of the Christina Country Club, the Newark Anglers, the Newlin Grist Mill and St. Matthew's Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne C. Donovan Celano; his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. Jr. and Florence Celano of Mass., and James J. and Diane Celano of N.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Antoinette M. "Tina" and Jim George of West Chester, Pa., Frances A. and Michael Lemon of Wilmington, and Judy A. and David Celli of Newark; and his grandchildren, Katie A. Close and her husband Jason, Meghan A. George, Carolyn V. Celano, Michael Lemon Jr., Thomas A. Celano, and Monica A., David A., and Anthony J. Celli; his brother, Fiore M. Celano; his sisters, Sue Delapo, Ann Malatesta, Nancy DiVirgilio, Rose Saggione and Jeane Maiorano; and many nieces and nephews.
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