Obituary of Anthony Poleo

On Monday, November 5, 2007, Anthony Poleo passed from this world surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him so much. Tony was born in Rossiter, PA in 1924. His family moved to Trenton in 1929. He attended Trenton schools and in 1943 he enlisted in the Navy to fight in World War II. He was a member of the Sea Bees in the Pacific. He was awarded many commendations and ribbons. He was employed by General Electric-Trane Co. for 40 years. He was President of their local union for many years. He also owned and operated Tony's Pizza Palace in North Trenton in the late 50's and 60's. He retired in 1987. Tony's favorite job was being a father, grandfather and great grandfather to his adoring family. He was our ""Daddy."" He was a strong handsome man who sheltered his family from harm and unhappiness. He was the perfect husband to our mother, who always got her way because he wanted her to be happy. Our father meant so many things to so many people. When people spoke of him they used words like; honesty, integrity, compassion, and love. To us he was the man who made our lives a fairytale of enchanted days filled with love, happiness, understanding and forgiveness. He will always be a part of us that we carry in our hearts to give us comfort and support. We love you, Daddy, Pop-Pop, Poppy. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Grace, his mother Nellie Leto, his father Joseph Poleo, and an infant brother Joseph. He is survived by his children; Joseph Poleo, Natalie and her husband Randy Scully, Josie Poleo Gustino, and Toni Maria Poleo and her her husband William Smith, His grandchildren: Natalie Gustino, Brandy and her husband Chris Corbo, Nicole and her husband Ricky Bamberger, Dominick Gustino and his partner Jodie Mertz and Anthony Poleo and his wife Kristen, his great grandchildren: Giavanna Gustino, Briella and Niko Bamberger, Nicholas and Joey Corbo and Guiliana Gustino, his sister Josephine and her husband Jay Cobb, his niece Brenda and her husband Keith and daughter Ashton Packer, his nephew, Brian Cobb and his long time friend Kathy Russo, and dear friends, John and Gerry Adams. Tony's funeral will be held on Monday beginning at 8:45 AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at Incarnation-St. James Catholic Church, Ewing. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, Hamilton. Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home.