Anthony L. Carratura "Tony" passed away on December 5, 2016. after his toughest match ever, his fight against cancer. He was 56. Born in Newark he lived most of his life in Kearny. Visiting will be on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Service Thursday at 11 am in the funeral Home. Private cremation will follow.
Tony is survived by his wonderful wife Maritza (nee Pulido), his loving mother-in-law Petronila Pulido and his beautiful children and their spouses; Tony (Nikki) and Mia (Jim). He was also the brother of Donna Rullo, Anita Gesek (Jon), Angela Riley (John) and the late Camille "Bubie" Nardone, Mary-Lou Suppa and James Carratura. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters in law Rosa and Artie McDonald, Oscar Cruz and Maria Kobylarz (late Koby)
Tony was very involved in his community. He loved coaching wrestling, football, baseball for Kearny Rec and Kearny High School. He loved music especially the Beatles. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. But the greatest love of his life were his devoted family and loyal friends. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends that adored him and whom he loved with all his heart.
Tony's life may seem too short to many but those who knew him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. He gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Kearny Rec. orSt. Jude Childrens Hospital.