LODI- Anthony C. Patire 72, of Lodi passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Hackensack and raised in Lodi to the late Rose and Anthony "Tony" Patire. Anthony is survived by his sister JoAnn Patire. He was a loving uncle to his nephew Christopher Patire, who he helped raise over the years. Anthony was also a great uncle to Christopher Patire II who he enjoyed all the happy times they had together and was predeceased by his great niece Tatiana who was definitely the Apple of his Eye. Anthony never had his own family but was surely a Big part of his sister's family. He was a kind soul who was always willing to help. He had a heart of gold.
Anthony was an avid collector of Guitar Magazine and in his free time you would catch him playing his guitar. He always loved to tell stories about his U.S. Navy days where he served on the ship, USS Charles H. Roan. Anthony was a Mess cook and later became a member of the ship's rockband as the guitar player.
He definitely was an old fashioned guy that had old fashioned values that stayed true with him to the end. A protector to his family and his home, he always was there for us in good times and in bad times. He surely will be missed by all of us.

Visitation on Wednesday, February 26th from 12 Noon - 2 PM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights with an interment following at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi at 2:30 PM.