Anthony "Tony" Lupardi of Closter, NJ peacefully passed away, with family members at his bedside, on July 26, 2022, at the age of 94.  Tony was born March 27, 1928, in Summit, NJ to Anthony and Mary Lupardi. Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Lorraine, brother John and sisters Carmela and Ann, and is survived by his sister Philomena.  Beloved father of Judy, her husband Gary, Sharon, her husband Paul, Tony, his wife Donna, Barbara, her husband Randy, Mark, his wife Doreen, Linda, and her husband Gary.  Proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and great grandfather of 5 ½ great grandchildren.

Tony married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine on April 16, 1950.  Upon marriage, the couple took up residence in Closter, where he established Lupardi's Landscaping / Nursery and raised his family.  Both where devoted members of The Church of St. Mary and served as eucharistic ministers.

Service to community was always important to Tony, he volunteered in many local organizations.  He was an exempt member of the Norwood Fire Department and life member of the Closter Knickerbocker Hook & Ladder Company.  Tony was an active member of The Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Shade Tree Commission and New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association where he held several leadership positions for over seven decades.  In his later years he became an avid golfer playing into his nineties.  As he got older, he said he was close to shooting his age.

Tony's passion was plants, mainly roses and geraniums to name a few.  But his greatest joy was his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren.  He loved vacationing at the Jersey Shore and Aruba with his wife, family and friends.

Tony will forever be remembered by all who knew him with great love and admiration. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Closter Knickerbocker Hook & Ladder Company ( https://www.closterfd.org/donate ) or The Church of St. Mary ( https://stmarycloster.org/giving ).  A wake will be held on Friday, July 29th at Moritz Funeral Home, 348 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ from 3 pm to 8 pm.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 30th at The Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter, NJ at 10 am.