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Anthony Senerchia
1971 - 2017
Anthony Senerchia
1971 - 2017
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BORN
1971
DIED
2017
Anthony Senerchia Obituary
Senerchia was diagnosed with the disease in 2003 shortly after marrying his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Hane.
He was an outstanding football player for Pellham Memorial High School. Earning a degree in civil engineering, he worked as a project manager for a New York City construction firm before starting his own contracting business, SCC Construction.
Senerchia started a local youth football league, and his high school gives out an award each year in his name to a player with outstanding character and leadership qualities.
After his diagnosis, he created the Anthony Senerchia Jr. ALS Charitable Foundation. The foundation funds ALS research and assists families whose loved ones have been stricken with the disease.
In 2014, Jeanette Senerchia’s cousin, Chris Kennedy, a professional golfer, challenged her to participate in the ice bucket challenge. Kennedy is thought to be one of the first to do the challenge. The challenge would become a viral sensation.
Jeanette told lohud.com, “He sent it to me as a joke and then it turned into something extraordinary.”
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised $115 million in 2014, with $89 million funding research for a treatment and cure, according to the ALS Association.
Jeanette Senerchia said that Anthony found inspiration from his 9 year old daughter, Taya. “It’s a difficult disease and tough when you’re losing,” “Your body is failing you. But he was a fighter… He was our light. He made our life better.”
His obituary suggests donations to a fund for his daughter Taya, as Anthony was not able to purchase a life insurance policy.
You can make a donation to Taya’s fund here.
134 Entries
January 3, 2018
May the entire family be comforted by Almighty God who will also supply you with an abundance of love and peace now and in the days ahead. Agape' Love!
M.J.
December 10, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mj
December 7, 2017
Taya; I am saddened by the news of your father's passing. He being only 46, you have life's long road ahead without him. As you grow older in the loving care of family, may your memories and the stories told of your dad bring peace, as you look to God in prayer for strength to become the adult he hoped you would be. Let God be your rock in whom you take refuge in times of distress ~Psalm 9:9.
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December 6, 2017
May the hearer of our prayers grant you peace during this time
My prayers are with you
December 4, 2017
I remember the documentary about him! So much to give and gave it his best shot! Mrs. Senerchia, you are an amazing woman and YOU define the perfect wife. You did an amazing job (coping, helping, loving, supported, etc.) and showed the world how a wife should stand by her husband, no matter what. Thank you! My DEEPEST condolences to the Senerchia family. RIP, Sir!
Gud Zilla
December 4, 2017
So sad,it's not fair this young man was taken away from his family!
carolyn
December 3, 2017
The Family,
My sincere condolence for the loss of your loved one. May the god of all comfort be with your family and strengthen you.
Jeffrey Meyer
December 3, 2017
"So saddened to hear the news. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
The meyer family bristol ,ct
December 2, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
Yvonne
December 2, 2017
So sorry to Anthony's family. It is always much sadder to see such a young man die from this kind of disease.
December 2, 2017
God's Blessings
Kim Recalma
December 1, 2017
When I read about Anthony I see so many parallels that he has with my brother who also played high school football. Sadly, my brother was also diagnoses with ALS last November. He continues to play football 30 some years later. I hope my brother lives his life with this same conviction as Anthony. It is a disease that robs you of your body, but at the same time gives you sense of what life is truly about and what you are truly made of. Your light shines brightly always, Kim Vancouver Island BC Canada December 1, 2017
Robert Senerchia
December 1, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,RIP Anthony Senerchia Jr!
Elena C
December 1, 2017
Gone but not forgotten, you will be missed. RIP.
Dominic &Corina Fewer
December 1, 2017
May his soul rest in peace
December 1, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
CAROLYN POULAKOS
December 1, 2017
I never got to know Anthony, but we in the ALS community will never forget him, and the cure when it comes will be in large measure due to the Ice Bucket Challenge. Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult and painful time.
Amanda Beasley
December 1, 2017
God bless this man's family my prayers are with you all
T C
November 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Senerchia family for the loss of Anthony. May God's Word strengthen you during this difficult time. (Isa. 41:10,13)
Cathy Pignoli
November 30, 2017
Sorry to hear of Anthony's passing.He was a true hero. I would like to express my heartfelt thank you for his huge involvement with ALS and the bucket challenge. I Lost my brother to ALS in June of 2015 but he lived to see the efforts of Anthony and was so greatful. He would message me everyday to tell me what the donations were at , he couldn't believe it. The awareness Anthony created was wonderful and so necessary.He deserved every award and recognition he received. RIP Anthony Senerchia Jr.❤
Rändi Hutchens
November 30, 2017
It takes an incredible person to start an act of awareness for the whole world. Thank you Anthony and your family for bringing this disease to the world.
Alison Entler
November 30, 2017
What a life. What an inspiration. It seems as if he lived, really lived, crammed 2 lifetimes in his too short years. May we all be a lot more like Anthony. Thank you for sharing your love, so we could meet a hero.
Juliet
November 30, 2017
My husband, also Anthony, came to the end of his illness nearly 8 years ago. I know what you have been through and are continuing to go through. May faith and love lighten your path.
Mary
November 30, 2017
My thoughts and Prayers are with Anthony's family. He will never ever be forgotten. Just think of all the people he will save from his selfless contribution. God Bless you all.
November 30, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and comfort your broken hearts in your time of grief. We pray you will see him again in paradise earth. Until then, our hearts and prayers are with you.(Psalm 147:3)
Mark Crain
November 30, 2017
I never met Anthony, but the hope he inspired in the world was amazing to see. My condolences to the wonderful family of this outstanding individual. Keep fighting the good fight!
S. P.
November 30, 2017
We have followed Anthony's story - and the creation of the "Ice Bucket Challenge", with great interest and pride - pride in a great guy and his family, that has become a World Wide Event!! This story proves that any person with Heart can change the WORLD. RIP Anthony and GOD BLESS and comfort your dear wife and daughter, always!
November 30, 2017
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Anthony Senerchia. Anthony was a person who had empathy for others, and knew the pain of ALS and did all he could to alleviate the pain of others who suffered from the same disease. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. May Almighty God give you strength, courage but most of all peace in the difficult days ahead. 1 Corinthians 1: 3,4.
RH-IL
Cheryl T.
November 30, 2017
Anthony lived way beyond the usual prognosis. God knew he was doing such good works selflessly and had him continue to do so. Anthony was a remarkable human being.
November 30, 2017
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved one. I can only imagine how hard this is for you. Please accept my condolences and may the God of all comfort give you His strength to help you endure these difficult moments, for He "is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." -
Stephanie Wilson
November 30, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.May the God who provides comfort,comfort y'all through this most difficult time. And may the words of Revelations21:3;4 give you and yours comfort.Agape
Geoff Probst
November 30, 2017
My mother Pat died of ALS complications in March, 2017. I want to send along my thoughts and prayers to your family. I would also like to say thank you to Anthony and his family for their involvement in the ice bucket challenge. The money raised during that campaign provided many daily items for her care and for so many other families fighting through the disease. I hope that the awareness and money raised over the last few years will maintain momentum and get us closer to a cure.
Chrissy Magnuson
November 30, 2017
I am So Sorry to hear this News especially around the Holiday Season! My deepest sympathies go out to his Entire Family. May he Rest In Peace NOW. Take heart, know that he's Now SPENDING the Holidays with God & Jesus this year. He feels NO pain and is now free to do the things he hasn't been able to do in years. God Bless
A Lane
November 29, 2017
May God's loving hands envelope you all..our ♥ prayers with you..
Linda Collins
November 29, 2017
Rest in peace my friend.... You are okay now.
November 29, 2017
Sorry to have come across the death of a young man. May his wife and daughter find the calming comfort in our Heavenly Father, which is very aware of your pain.
AC
November 29, 2017
My sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. May mercy and peace and love be increased to you during this sad and difficult time. Jude 2.
Kathleen
November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
OUR CONDOLES TO THE FAMILY,WHAT A COMFORT IT IS TO KNOW THAT SUFFERING IS ONLY TEMPORARY. PS.72:12-14.
Linda Colfield
November 29, 2017
My sister, Tammy, died of ALS complications in 2007 at the age of 59. I was so excited to see all of the money raised through the ice bucket challenges for this terrible disease. I am so sorry for your loss. You must be very proud of what Anthony and your family were able to accomplish and I pray the Lord will bless you and keep you strong going forward.
November 29, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family of Anthony. This is a difficult time in life when you loose someone you love. May you be comforted knowing that so many love you and are there for you. May the God of all comfort sustain you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you.
wmc
November 29, 2017
R.I.P Anthony
November 29, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 29, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May our Loving God comfort your hearts at this time of need. PS.147:3.
November 28, 2017
Today brings about a mixture of strong feelings. I am so sorry for your loss. I am deeply saddened that Anthony departed us so soon. I am so thankful, for the many accomplishments and truly grateful for the many lives he impacted.
May the God of all comfort embrace the entire Senerchia family and grant you the peace that only He can impart so abundantly.
Remember always our Heavenly Father is near to all those calling upon him. ( Ps 145:18
E. Jackson
Kathleen
November 28, 2017
RIP Prayers to his family.❤❤
Fran Fitzgerald
November 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Senerchia Family. Anthony was an amazing person whose life touched so many others through his bucket challenge and his efforts to find a cure for ALS. May wonderful memories of his life bring you comfort at this time. Sincerely, The Fitzgeralds,Pelham
Lara and Hernan Magarinos
November 28, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
November 28, 2017
May the hope of seeing him again in paradise without suffering, without pain ease the sorrow of your hearts. He will certainly be missed by all.
Marita Drivanos
November 28, 2017
So much for one little family to go through. I wish you love and peace and acceptance as you all mourn the loss of your husband and brother and friend and son. He has done more in his short lifetime then many have in twice the time. He and his wife and family are an inspiration to us all. God rest his soul.
G. Freeman
November 28, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Capasso
November 28, 2017
My sincere condolences to Anthony's family. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Anthony. it sounds like he was one of kind. I pray you all find solace in knowing how you contributed to his life. May God Bless you all and help to heal the pain in your hearts.
Harry Simpson
November 28, 2017
Godspeed Anthony....
Barbra Dickman
November 28, 2017
I am so sorry he died he will be remembered always rip
November 28, 2017
I am very sorry to her of Anthony's passing. His inspiring journey showed so much strength and courage. May the comfort from our Heavenly Father be with his family.
Ann Greco
November 28, 2017
Anthony, I can still remember dancing the square dance with you in second grade, watching you grow up with Chris, playing basketball in our yard with the "guys". You will be missed beyond words. I trust in the Lord and know you are now with Him. Rest in peace Anthony
November 28, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joe Mc Fadden
November 28, 2017
My sincere condolences to you all, he was an amazing gentleman
November 28, 2017
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Anthony Senerchia. Pray constantly to the God of all comfort who gives the strength to endure difficulties like these.
November 28, 2017
May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
November 28, 2017
To Jeanette and Taya I am so sorry for your loss. Death and sicknesses are horrible enemies to our happiness. I hope your able to find comfort in the many comments of others relating God's wonderful hope.
Krystel M
November 28, 2017
My deepest sympathies to his daughter Taya and to his wife Jeanette for their loss. May you face every day with strength and may God bring you both peace of mind during those harder days. (Numbers 6:26)
November 28, 2017
May the God of all comforts be with friends and family. 2 Cor 1:3
November 28, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.
Verant
November 28, 2017
May the God of all comfort grant you peace and serenity at this most difficult time in your lives.
Sincerely,
November 28, 2017
Jane Dowling
November 28, 2017
May God bless you and hold you always ~ Rest in peace. Prayers for your family.
Hope faith love
C S
November 28, 2017
Des
November 28, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Through the sacrifice of Jesus we will see them again (John 6:40)
Mrs. K. Jackson
November 28, 2017
This illness robs you of your very being. I am sorry for your loss. I hope the family can gain comfort in learning that they can see Anthony again in perfect with not even a hint of any illness because that will be a thing of the past.
November 28, 2017
I don't know you but am praying for you and your family, my mother also died of this disease , it's a terrible thing to watch. Cindy
Rose F.
November 28, 2017
My condolence to Jeanette and the Senerchia family and relative for the loss of Anthony. He lived his life gallantly. I know that words cannot describe the pain of losing him. I pray that you look to the promise of God when words cannot describe your joy of seeing and embracing Anthony again. Job 33:30/Jeremiah 29:11
November 28, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Jeanette and Taya Senerchia and those who loved him and were inspired by his courage. May the peace from God which surpasses all understanding be with you.
GA
S Scribner and Family
November 28, 2017
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Senerchia family. I am truly sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories bring you a smile and may the Father of tender mercies be with you. May it console you to know that he has the power to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.
Isaiah 61:1, 2
Debbie
November 28, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. My fiance was also afflicted by this horrible disease. We need to find a cure. May God embrace and give you strength as you mourn. RIP Anthony. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Coonen
November 28, 2017
You will always be an inspiration! God bless you and your family! Peace and Blessings to your family.
November 28, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. That person become someone so special they never can be forgotten... My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. May our Heavenly Father grant you of His strength, for He is the God of all comfort and understands your pain - Psalms 9:9. You and your family are surrounded by love during this difficult time.
Kimberly
November 28, 2017
Anthony was such an inspiration! His story touched so many people. God bless you & your little girl at this difficult time. Rest in peace Anthony.
V Meeks
November 28, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."(2 Kings 20:5)
Victoria
November 28, 2017
I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37:9-11
November 28, 2017
My deepest condolences are with his sweet family. He brought a lot of awareness to such a horrible disease. We have hope that one day we will be in paradise conditions with no disease or sickness. Isaiah 35:5,6
Jay
November 28, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. May the God of all comfort give you strength and may his memories give you comfort until we see him again.
November 28, 2017
Sorry to hear of Mr. Senerchia passing. I feel as many others do when I extend sincere condolences to his wife and daughter. May God give you both the strength now and all the days ahead. 1Peter5:7
November 28, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you mourn your loss. Be assured that Our Heavenly Father is with the broken hearted and the ones who are crushed in spirit.
MB, Georgia
November 28, 2017
Condolences for the loss that you've suffered, may (matt,5:7)bring you comfort
North carolina
Gus & Pat
November 28, 2017
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know that the hearts of others are deeply touched by your pain. Take comfort in knowing that "God is near to the brokenhearted and those crushed in spirit."
Again our deepest sympathy,
November 28, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Sara Smith
November 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to Jeanette, Taya, and the extended Senerchia family. I went to Pelham Memorial HS with Anthony and thought he was one of the nicest people I ever met! I was saddened to hear of his passing, and I pray they find a cure for this terrible, debilitating disease someday! RIP Anthony! You will be missed greatly!
Laura Bloch
November 27, 2017
So sorry for the loss of this amazing man. I will keep you all in . Please know his legacy in the ALS community will live on forever. I personally lost a family member to this horrific disease. Anthony's effort pioneered the movement to give attention and financial assistance we so desperately needed. He gave hope to people that had lost it. He restored faith in the fact that researchers will continue to try and find a cure for ALS. Rest In Peace Anthony, and always know that thousands of people have had better days/ years because of you specifically. Hopefully one day the cure will be found because of you! God Bless you all... heaven certainly has gained an angel.
M
November 27, 2017
May you rest in eternal peace.
November 27, 2017
Our sympathies to your family. We hope that you can lean on each other for support and depend on our Creator for comfort.
November 27, 2017
May God grant you comfort during this difficult time. My condolences to the family.
November 27, 2017
Rest in peace. You have a special guardian angel. Condolences to the family.
November 27, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mildred Salmerón-Pinott
November 27, 2017
From our hearts and our home to the Sernachia Family, we celebrate Anthony's legacy, his fighting spirit, love of family and commitment to life! His presence will persist in your hearts and in our world as a result of his loving, giving spirit. A warm embrace from the Salmerón-Pinott Family.
tonya scarberry
November 27, 2017
i am 1 of those people who did the ice bucket challenge. my God be with you and your daughter.
November 27, 2017
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for Jeanette & Taya. May Almighty God in his infinite wisdom grant solace during this most challenging time. Anthony was truly an extraordinary talented and accomplished husband & father. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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