Anthony Fernetti - Funeral & Memorial

David Willingham is organizing this fundraiser.

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11/21/23 Update: In Galveston, a Memorial and Celebration of Life Ceremony for Anthony Fernetti will take place on Tuesday December 5th, 2023 from 6:30 until 8:00pm at Katie’s Seafood House. All friends and loved ones are invited to gather and share memories. Eulogies will begin at 6:30 pm.

11/7/23 Update: Anthony’s memorial service was at the Wimberg Funeral Home in Linwood, NJ on Sunday November 5th. The beautiful service was attended by many loving family and friends who celebrated his life. Immediately following the ceremony, family members gathered at a local eatery to watch the Eagles play the Cowboys. Some rooted for Dallas on behalf of Anthony.

The following day his body was cremated in New Jersey and his remains will be distributed among family members.

In the near future, a memorial service will be held in Galveston, Texas so that his friends may celebrate his life and honor his memory.

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My name is David and I am fundraising for the funeral and memorial expenses in loving memory of Anthony Fernetti.

On October 31,2023 Anthony passed on to paradise and will be missed by his family, friends, and anyone he had the pleasure of sharing some laughs. Anthony never met a stranger and knew how to relate to people of all types.

Anthony loved cooking. He bragged about his grandparents training him in the old school family way of doing meals. But in Texas he slowly made the transition from Italian food to BBQ. He really learned how to prepare brisket and I for one didn’t mind trying out anything he cooked on the grill.

Anthony loved being hospitable and being a waiter. He won an award at his restaurant for being the highest grossing server and he had hopes about one day opening up his own food truck serving home made soups.

Anthony would try anything. One night not too long ago he joined a pick up basketball game in the park where he was walking his dog. He ran up and down the court with kids half his age who wore him out but he was happy being in the moment. I admired his gusto and willingness to experience new things with a smile on his face.

Anthony loved fishing. From a pier, a jetty, a boat or just from the shore, his angler skills were impressive.

I recall one night fishing with him on the 61st pier when he was showing me his method of catching gulf coast redfish using treble hooks.

Anthony loved the Dallas Cowboys. I wasn’t sure he was really a fan since he was from Jersey so I would challenge him from time to time with Cowboy trivia questions. His mind was like a football steel trap! He knew every answer!

Anthony was adaptable and could carry on a conversation with anyone about anything. He would sit on my couch during the day and notice I was watching business news, so he would start chatting about the stock market as well as commodities and precious metals prices.

Anthony was a gentle giant. Large in stature but wouldn’t hurt a flea. I was impressed at his ability to walk away from heated confrontation. It seemed as Anthony could always understand both sides of the stories and wanted everyone to be at peace.

Regardless of what inner turmoil he was dealing with, he kept it private, maybe because he didn’t want to impose anything negative upon anyone and wanted everyone around him to share some joyful laughs. And that laugh of his will be what I miss the most.

I miss you Anthony and look forward to seeing all the new people you’re meeting in paradise,.