Obituary of Anthony J. Carro

Anthony J. Carro passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008 at his home in Bridgewater. He was 85 years of age. Anthony was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Daniel and Angelina Carro on May 1, 1923. He attended St. Marys High School prior to volunteering to serve in World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater, Army Corps of Engineers. Anthony received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in the war. Later, Anthony graduated from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, where he received a B.S. in Accounting. His career began in Public Accounting. He was appointed Board Secretary/Business Administrator of the Elizabeth Board of Education in 1958. In 1967, he assumed the role of Business Manager for the Pingry School, Hillside and was instrumental in the construction and move to their new campus in Bernards Twp. He remained at that position for over 20 years. Thereafter, he continued to operate his own accounting business until his retirement in 2002. Memberships include: Past President of the New Jersey Association of Independent Administrators; Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #253; Member and Director of the Elizabeth Rotary Club; Treasurer of St. James Church and School, Basking Ridge, NJ; Member of Advisory Council of Mount St, John Academy, Gladstone, NJ. Anthony married Rosemary M. Carro (ne Molnar) on September 10, 1949 and was happily married for 59 years. Anthony is survived by his wife, Rosemary, their 11 children and 27 adoring grandchildren. Children include: Thomas Carro and his wife Denise of Robbinsville; Nancy Carro of Bridgewater; Robert Carro and his wife Pattie of Bridgewater; Barbara OBrien and her husband William of Rock Hill; Mary Van Schoick and her husband Richard of New Providence; Peter Carro and his wife Lynn of Belle Mead; Rosemary Cerabona and her husband Thomas of Katonah, NY; John Carro and his wife Tanya of Neshanic Station; Patricia Medley and her husband Michael of Flemington; Jane Tiboni and her husband Joseph of New Providence; Joanne Finnen and her husband Michael of Bridgewater. Anthony was a loving husband, devoted father and loyal friend. His courage in the face of adversity, his character and strength in every situation and his sense of humor when all else failed made him and extraordinary example of how to live life. He will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 19th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals. A Memorial Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville on Friday June 20th. At 10:00 a.m. to celebrate Anthonys life. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthonys memory can be made to the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Development Office, P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476; or the Sisters of St. John the Baptist, Provincial Residence, 3308 Campbell Drive, Bronx, NY 10465.