Anthony Fischetti

Anthony (Tony) P. Fischetti, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Reading Hospital and

Medical Center.

He was predeceased by his wife, Judith A. (Matus) Fischetti, in 2014. They married May 21, 1966, and are now celebrating 50 years together. He was born August 4, 1934, in Allentown, Pa. He was the son of the late Anthony (Rudy) Fischetti and Bessie L. (Andreas) Fischetti.

Mr. Fischetti was a graduate of Reading High School.

He was the owner and operator of two successful

businesses, Contractor Services and Action Home

Development and Investment Corporation, operating his business from 1962 through 2005, retiring to spend time with his family. During this time, he also purchased and managed multiple real estate properties.

Throughout his adult life, he was passionate and

committed to coaching youth baseball. He spent over 20 years coaching little league baseball for Cornwall Terrace, the Spring Township travel team, and the West Lawn Owls Legion Team. He loved the game and truly enjoyed making a difference in the lives of young people.

In addition, he enjoyed many different sports and

activities including, St. Louis Cardinals, Reading

Fairgrounds, NASCAR, bowling, rolling skating, dancing and playing cards with friends.

He also loved hockey. For over 30 years, his family had season tickets for the Hershey Bears, where he and Mom were active members in the Booster Club, and where they formed many life-long friendships.

He was a parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church, and member of the Travelers Protection Association (TPA), Chandler Masons, and American Legion.

He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy M., wife of

Michael Garvey, and his beloved dog, Patches.

He is survived by his children: Terry A. Fischetti,

husband of Cindy, of Robesonia; Deborah A. Steslow, wife of Michael G., of Bernville; Michael P. Fischetti, husband of Michele A., of Wyomissing; Andrea T. (Toni) Benninghoff, wife of Richard J., Coatesville; and Joseph A. Fischetti, Wyomissing; 7 loving grandchildren: Tobias Knechtle, Matthew Steslow, Alex Steslow, Nicholas Fischetti, Natalie Fischetti, Isabelle Benninghoff and Addison Benninghoff; 4 great-grandchildren: Channing Knechtle, Bentley Knechtle, Lance Steslow and Jade Steslow.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola RCC, 2810 St. Albans Dr., Sinking Spring, on

Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at church on Thursday, from 10-10:45 a.m. The interment will follow the service at Pleasant View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508, or P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540.

Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.