Anthony Anicito Jr.

Anthony Anicito Jr., age 69 of Edgewood, NM, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving Family. He was born on Sept. 17, 1945 in Newark, N.J. to the late Anthony and Virginia (Restivo) Anicito. Anthony was a United States Armed Forces Veteran stationed in Germany in 1967. He was a member of the Estancia Valley Catholic Parish, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and financial secretary for the Knights of Columbus Council 10835 in Moriarty, NM. Anthony was also a faithful controller 4’Th degree member of Holy Child Assembly 3282 in Tijeras, NM. He belonged to B.P.O. Elks # 461 Albuquerque, NM and had been Assistant Range Master of the N.M. Big Horn Gun Club as well as a Member of the National Rifle Association of America.He was also a member of the American Legion for 25 years and Member of Post # 0049 Albuquerque, NM. Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Lydia Anicito of Edgewood, NM; Son and Daughter in Law, Bob and Monica Anicito of Hillsborough, NJ; Daughter and Son in Law, Bernadette and Jason Hand of Edgewood, NM and Sister, Jillian Anicito of Toms River, NJ. Anthony was blessed with 8 precious grandchildren Jonathan, Jason, Jared, Cassandra, Michael, Trinity, Angelina and Kevin. A viewing is scheduled for Wed May 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM followed by the reciting of the Rosary at 7:00 PM at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Edgewood, NM. The Celebration of Mass will be on Thursday May 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM also at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Internment will immediately follow at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. Father Lancaster to officiate. Pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus Council 10835 of Moriarty, NM.