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Anthony Sgro Obituary
Bayville - Anthony Sgro Sr., age 73, of Whiting, NJ passed away July 2, 2020. He is predeceased by his mother Elenore Sgro, his father Joseph Sgro, his brother Frank Sgro and his daughter Lori Jean Sgro. He enlisted and served his country in the United States Marine Corps from Oct. 1964 through Sep. 1970, as a Corporal in the 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, with 2 tours in Vietnam. After his discharge he had a long career in law enforcement, first as an officer for the New York City Department of Corrections, then as a Probation Officer for Ocean County NJ and finally as a Senior Parole Officer for the State of New Jersey. During his career, he served as President of the NJ State PBA Local 326. He was also a member of the Freemasons and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid golfer and fisherman but most of all, he enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Sgro, son John Sgro and wife Teresa, daughter Sherry Lynn VanLew, son Anthony C. Sgro and wife Michelle, son Anthony Sgro Jr. and wife Genine and his nine grandchildren, Christina Sgro, Brianna Sgro, Trevor Sgro, Sean VanLew Jr., Amanda Adler and husband Grant, Ashley Sgro, Sydney VanLew, Jayden Sgro, Shane VanLew, and 2 great grandchildren, Isabella Adler and Grant Adler Jr. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 3 to 7pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals O'Connell Chapel, 706 US Hwy 9, Bayville, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 11am at St Barnabas RC Church, 33 Woodland Rd, Bayville, NJ. Burial will follow to Good Luck Cemetery, 53 Haines St E, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
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Mario Paparozzi
June 27, 2025
Still thinking of you my old friend.
Dave Soltis
June 27, 2023
Tony, know that you are loved and missed. Every Parole Officer in NJ owes you and your family a debt for the amount of time and energy you devoted to getting our officers armed and into PFRS. My family's future and that of countless parole officers hired since 1994 have forever been improved by your tireless efforts. Thank you brother. God bless Phyllis and the rest of the Sgro family.
Mario Paparozzi
June 27, 2023
Tony, I will always keep you and Phyllis in my prayers. You will always be thought of as "one of the good guys" that I had the pleasure to meet during a wonderful career in parole.
Mario Paparozzi
June 27, 2022
I will always have find memories of Tony. He was a terrific family man, a consummate professional, and a good friend. We traveled a long road together!
Mario Paparozzi
June 27, 2021
Just said a prayer for you, brother. I look forward to reconnecting in paradise someday. We have much to be thankful for.
Donald Brummer
July 9, 2020
Getting to know Tony through working with him at the New Jersey State Parole Board, I was quick to learn how valuable he was to the agency and to the PBA. He was never to busy to take time to assist me when i was a new officer. You will be truly missed. Also, I remember the fun times we had playing golf. My prayers are with you and your family. RIP
Anthony Pavese
July 6, 2020
Sorry for your loss.I had the pleasure of working with Tony for many years in the Atlantic City Parole Office.Tony was a good man,he was admired by all.Thank you Tony for your tireless effort instituting our getting into the PBA RIP my friend Peace and Love❤
Lisa Cerami
July 6, 2020
Didn't get to see Tony often but every time we did he was genuinley a sweet guy. Always fun to talk to ...and he loved his grandkids !! He will be missed.
David Soltis, Capt, NJSPB, (Ret)
July 6, 2020
Dear Phyllis and family, you have lost a husband and father, we have lost a great man and New Jersey's Parole Officers have lost a great friend. Tony was one of the driving forces in establishing all NJ Parole Officers as sworn law enforcement officers. Thank you for sharing him with us. There were many nights when we drove to New Brunswick for union meetings while you cared for Lori Jean and the rest of the family. This effort by Tony ultimately lead to where we are today in the law enforcement community. He wasn't driven by ambition, but doing what was right for others. He was a selfless friend that I will miss always. I hope that you and your family will be able to cope with the loss of such a great man. Rest in peace Tony. Your legacy lives on in your family and your fellow officers.
Caroline Yarnall
July 6, 2020
You couldn't ask for a better friend than Tony! The biggest, kindest, loving teddy bear, who had a heart of gold! A man of God, integrity and patriotism! There is no other finer than that! His love for everyone shined thru each and everyday. Tony always made everyone feel so special.. His family was his world. We have lost a very special man and we will miss him dearly. May his dear sould rest in peace! Gone too soon! Thank you for your dedicated service to our country my friend! We love you! ❤
Darlene Scheiderman
July 6, 2020
I worked with Tony years ago at the Courthouse, when he was starting out as a Court Aid, and assigned to Judge Rubin. We had many laughs, and he was certainly one of the "good guys". Semper Fi, Tony from a Navy Wave. RIP
Mario Paparozzi
July 5, 2020
It was a pleasure to work with Tony for many years at the New Jersey Department of Corrections and the New Jersey State Parole Board. He was a man who always went out of his way to help others. Tony always talked about how much he loved his family; they meant the world to him. There is no finer testament to a man than to be able to say that he devoted his life to his wife, children, and grandchildren. I know that Tony's family is suffering a tremendous loss by his passing. My prayers are with you all.
Debbie Sklar
July 5, 2020
I worked with him and always admired how hard he worked for us
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