Anthony Joseph Roselli

Born in Molfetta, Italy, Tony came to the United States at the age of 7, residing all his life in the Toms River area. Member of the 1948 graduating class of Toms River High School. Tony briefly worked as auto mechanic before joining the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was stationed for 4 years in Anchorage, Alaska. Upon completing his service he returned home to Toms River starting his career at Lakehurst Naval Base. Tony was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s church in Toms River.

Tony was known among family and friends to be quick with a smile, a laugh and who could fix anything and make it last forever. From building houses, cradles and dollhouses, he could do it all. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Anthony J. Roselli married his wife Jeannette sharing 64 loving years together and raising their three children. On summer evenings, Tony and Jeannette could be found square dancing. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and clamming with his family for many years on the Barnegat Bay and in Cambridge, MD.

Upon their retirement, Tony and Jeannette wintered in the everglades of Florida for 35 years. They enjoyed tennis, pickle ball and spending time with family, friends and all the area had to offer, especially the fabulous fishing and crabbing. On rare occasions he could be seen wrestling an alligator over crab baits.

Predeceased by his granddaughter Amanda Rose Resnyk, his parents Dominick, Antonetta and his brother Sam. He is survived by his wife Jeannette (Applegate) Roselli; his children Anthony J. Jr. (Charlotte), Theresa Roselli Powell (Joe) and Lisa Resnyk.

Siblings; Marie Roselli ,Nina Storino (Vincent), Jerry Roselli (Grace) and Morris Roselli (Nancy),

He is also survived by seven loving grandchildren: Anthony J. III, Amy, Allison, Christopher (Jess), Kayla, Emily and Joey as well as his great granddaughter Ava Rose and many loving nieces and nephews.

Services for Anthony will be private. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Toms River.