Peacefully at home on February 6, 2026, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ. He was 92 years old.
Beloved husband of 68 years to Catherine D’Alessandro. Dear father of the late Tony (Sharon) D’Alessandro, Gary (Lisa) D’Alessandro, and Pat (Duke) Hovern. Loving PopPop of Christie, Jessy, Dayna, Kevin, Dan, Jason, and Joe and PopPopPop of Laney, Carson, Aubrey, DJ, Theo, Owen, and Miles.
Anthony grew up in Collingswood and graduated from Collingswood High School in 1953. He was a United States Army veteran and an employee at Bell Telephone for 35 years. Affectionately known as “Mr. D,” he was a former longtime assistant varsity soccer coach at Haddon Heights High School alongside Jeff Eppright. The boys were always ready to play after his pregame pep talks!
Anthony was a big fan of horse racing, especially enjoying traveling up to Saratoga every year. He also played cards regularly with his friends. Anthony was a family man at heart, and he supported his children and grandchildren in all of their activities. He loved spending many summer vacations in Ocean City, NJ with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6 PM to 8 PM, and Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Prayer service will follow at 11 AM. Entombment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the team of caregivers from Griswold Home Care, especially Susan and Irene, and Samaritan Hospice, especially nurse Jackie and Nicole. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anthony’s memory to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice at www.samaritannj.org.
