Tony Neri

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Neri, age 77, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of the late Sandra Neri, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020 in Cordova, Tennessee.

Tony was born November 7, 1942 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late Francesco Neri and Tommasina Maria D’Angelo Neri. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master’s degree in Special Education. He served his country as a Corpsman in the United States Navy and was married August 8, 1964 to Sandra Neri. Tony was employed as a high school biology teacher for many years before his retirement in 2000. He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Somerville, the Knights of Columbus, the Lion’s Club and was a board member for Lakeland Parks and Recreation. He enjoyed making ceramics in earlier years.

Mr. Neri is survived by his son, Chris Neri and his wife, Kristy Neri of Oakland, Tennessee and four grandchildren, Christopher Neri II, Carmela Neri, Anthony Neri and Liam Neri.

A Funeral Mass for Mr. Neri was held at 10 A.M. Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova with Father Stephen Kenny officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 11710 U.S. Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068.