Anthony Pellegrino

Anthony Pellegrino of Georgia (and formerly of Warwick) passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was 87.

Anthony was born July 31, 1925, in Manhattan, the second oldest of four siblings — Palm, Michael and Jean.

He was a World War II veteran who fought in the South Pacific with the First Marine Division in the Battle of Guadalcanal. After leaving the military, Anthony became a New York State trooper and went on to serve Orange County for many years.

Anthony was an active member of the Warwick community. He was a member of the Actors Equity Guild and acted in many community theater and off-Broadway productions. He was also a member of the Masons and was an athlete in the Warwick Softball League.

After retiring to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Anthony enjoyed spending summers with his family and playing senior softball until he was 82. Anthony’s athleticism and love of the New York Yankees inspired his son to form the Dahlonega Senior Softball Club.

He was an honest and kind soul who was loved by many. He will be dearly missed.

Anthony was predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Evelyn Camps Pellegrino.

He was the father and father-in-law of his son Frank and his wife Trina Pellegrino of Dahlonega, Ga., his son Richard and his wife Maura Pellegrino of Middletown and his daughter Toni Lynn and her husband Alan Godby of West Virginia. He was also the grandfather of Stephanie and Samantha Pellegrino of Middletown.

A memorial service will be held at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Warwick on Saturday, March 30, at 5 p.m. Frank, Richard, Toni Lynn and family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m.

For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.