MACAGNA Anthony "Tony" Sr., on October 18, 2008, of Cliffside Park, formerly of Englewood Cliffs, age 87. Tony was born in New York City and was a licensed funeral director for 65 years. He started his career in funeral service at the Adam K. Macagna Funeral Home on 12th Street in New York City and subsequently founded the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home of Cliffside Park in 1969. He was a member of the Cliffside Park Men's Club, Englewood Cliffs UNITI, Unico, and numerous other civic and philanthropic organizations. Additionally, he was a Korean War Veteran of the US Coast Guard and an honorary silver card holder of the Cliffside Park PBA Local 96. Tony was an active member of the community of Cliffside Park, making significant contributions for the past 40 years. Devoted father to Adam of New York City, Anthony Jr. of Cliffside Park, and James of Demarest. Loving brother to Eva Fiumefreddo, Anne Reid, Rose Carbonara, the late James, and the late Margaret DeCarlo. Cherished grandfather to Justin, Nicole, AJ, Anthony, Jimmy, and Andrew. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home, 495 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 9:15 AM, thence to Epiphany R.C. Church, Cliffside Park where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 AM. Entombment in the family mausoleum at St. John Cemetery, Queens, NY. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
