Anthony D. Anella, of Langhorne, died peacefully on Monday October 6, 2014, at Jefferson Neurosciences Hospital, with his family at his side. He was 84.

Born in Hazleton, he was the beloved husband of 60 years to Mildred Latella Anella. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mildred Stish Anella, dearest father of the late Jane Anella-Smith and brother of the late Mildred Truitt.

Tony as he was known to his friends was a graduate of Hazleton High class of 1948, during his high school years; he was a jazz musician and band member. Tony graduated from Penn State University in 1952 with a Degree in Economics. His professional career spanned 36 years, beginning in 1953 working for the Social Security Administration, starting as a Claims Representative Trainee, his communication skills and personality enabled Tony to advance through various supervisory and management positions.

Eventually, he became the Area Director for Social Security in the state of Virginia and in subsequent years the additional states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and West Virginia. During this period, he received many awards. In 1973 he was selected into the Social Security Fellows Program where he served in numerous positions in SSA Central Office in Baltimore. His extensive experience enabled him to participate in a number of Special Details including writing operational procedures for the Black Lung Program in the Disability Division, Medicare procedures in the Medicare Division and technical procedures for Field Offices.

He personally wrote almost 40% of the manual used by the agency to Process all Claims and spent many months training field staff. After serving in the Baltimore office, he returned to his Area Director position in Pennsylvania. In 1986 he was appointed as the Assistant Regional Commissioner in charge of the field operation in the Philadelphia Region where he remained until his retirement in 1989.

In 1990, he became the Executive Director for the Bucks County Association for Retirement and Senior Citizens where he supervised five Senior Activity Centers until his ‘second’ retirement in 2013. He was a member of Bristol and Shady Brook Rotary, the Elks of Hazelton and the Knights of Columbus.

Tony enjoyed traveling, with road trips being his favorite. His seven children have fondest memories of him piling them all in the family station wagon and traveling across the country stopping at every interesting attraction on the way and back. Since that time he and his wife have traveled extensively. He also enjoyed; golfing, fishing, dancing and parties - especially the infamous Sunday night dinners with the family.

In addition to his beloved wife, He is survived by his devoted children and their spouses; Anthony and Debbie Anella, Judi and Joe Konrad, Tom and Kathy Anella, Sheri and Tom Rogge, Mary Frances and Mike Augustin, David and Regina Anella, he is the proud grandfather of 10, Christine, Arielle , Ryan , Addison, Elisabeth, Thomas, Stephen, Hailey, Jacqueline and Michael. He is also survived by his 2 sisters; Betty Jane Anella and Edith Moore.

Tony’s family will receive condolences on Sunday evening October 12, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and on Monday morning from 8:30 am to 9:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, 513 Township Line Rd. Suite 133, Blue Bell, PA 19422.