Anthony Fischetti

Anthony (Tony) P. Fischetti, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was predeceased by his wife, Judith A. (Matus) Fischetti in 2014. They married May 21, 1966 and are now celebrating 50 years together.
He was born August 4, 1934 in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late Anthony (Rudy) Fischetti and Bessie L. (Andreas) Fischetti.
Mr. Fischetti was a graduate of Reading High School.
He was the owner and operator of two successful businesses: Contractor Services, and Action Home Development and Investment Corporation, operating his business from 1962 through 2005, retiring to spend time with his family. During this time, he also purchased and managed multiple real estate properties.
Throughout his adult life, he was passionate and committed to coaching youth baseball. He spent over 20 years coaching little league baseball for Cornwall Terrace, the Spring Township travel team, and the West Lawn Owls Legion Team. He loved the game and truly enjoyed making a difference in the lives of young people.
In addition, he enjoyed many different sports and activities including, St. Louis Cardinals, Reading Fairgrounds, NASCAR, bowling, rolling skating, dancing, and playing cards with friends.
He also loved hockey. For over 30 years, his family had season tickets for the Hershey Bears, where he and Mom were active members in the Booster Club, and where they formed many life-long friendships.
He was a parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church, and member of the Travelers Protection Association (TPA), Chandler Masons, and American Legion.
He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy M., wife of Michael Garvey, and his beloved dog, Patches.
He is survived by his children: Terry A. Fischetti; husband of Cindy of Robesonia; Deborah A. Steslow, wife of Michael G. of Bernville; Michael P. Fischetti, husband of Michele A. of Wyomissing; Andrea T. (Toni) Benninghoff, wife of Richard J., Coatesville; and Joseph A. Fischetti, Wyomissing; 7 loving grandchildren: Tobias Knechtle, Matthew Steslow, Alex Steslow, Nicholas Fischetti, Natalie Fischetti, Isabelle Benninghoff and Addison Benninghoff; 4 great grandchildren: Channing Knechtle, Bentley Knechtle, Lance Steslow, and Jade Steslow.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola RCC, 2810 St. Albans Dr., Sinking Spring, on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring from 6-8:00PM and at church on Thursday, from 10-10:45AM. The interment will follow the service at Pleasant View Cemetery.