Anthony M. Spennato Jr.

Anthony Michael Spennato Jr., born and raised in Eltingville Staten Island, passed away from complications from a rare form of bile duct cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma and entered into God's kingdom on June 30th, 2023 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 2nd, 1985 to Anthony Sr. and Debra Spennato. He was 38 years young. Anthony, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and son is survived by his wife Tanya; sons, Anthony, Lorenzo, and Lucas; stepchildren, Wilbert, Sierra and Elijah; parents Anthony Sr. and Debra; sister Debra; and his faithful dog Zoey and cat Bella. Upon graduation from Saint Francis High School, Anthony volunteered his time as an auxiliary officer with the NYPD for 5 years. He left to work for NYC parks enforcement patrol for a short while and then worked security for a few years. While working security at the Staten Island Mall, Anthony met the love of his life, the woman who would stand by his side through thick and thin, Tanya. At the time of his death, Anthony served as a building superintendent in New Springville and moonlighted as a freelance photographer for the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com. Anthony and Tanya married on February 12th, 2011 and welcomed three children together; Anthony, Lorenzo, and Lucas. Anthony's greatest accomplishments were his children. All he cared about was providing for them. He worked, sometimes three jobs, to provide for his family. They were his pride and joy. He loved taking his children fishing and on ride-alongs looking for ''stories'' for the local news outlet. Anthony had the personality and natural charisma to make friends no matter the situation, and his laugh was infectious to everyone around him. Anthony was a great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family, who loves him dearly. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever ingrained in all he knew. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Scalia Funeral Home at 28 Eltingville Blvd. on Thursday July 6th from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. In addition there will be a funeral mass the following day, Friday June 7th. Location and time is TBD. Donations can be made directly to the family via their GoFundMe page.

Anthony M. Spennato Jr.

June 2, 1985 - June 30, 2023