Anthony Lapadula

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony R. LaPadula of Allentown,Pennsylvania. Tony, as his family and friends called him, passed away on Thursday, March 9,2023 at the age of 90. Tony was born in the Bronx, New York and was married to his sweetheart,Providence LaPadula, for over 70 years. Tony attended William Allen High School and served in the US Army during the KoreanConflict as a radio repair technician stationed in Turkey. He worked at Western Electric for over30 years where he rose to the rank of Senior Engineer. He always mentioned education as a wayto improve his knowledge and his work skills. He attended night school at Muhlenberg Collegewhere he received his Bachelor of Science in Physics. While working at Western Electric, Tonytook it upon himself to mentor and teach young engineers. Upon retiring from Western Electricin 1984, Tony loved teaching Physics lab classes at his Alma Mater, Muhlenberg College. Healso enjoyed teaching religion (catechism) classes and reading to young students at the Cathedralof St. Catharine's where he was a member. Tony was an avid fan of baseball, especially the New York Yankees. He enjoyed reading,walking, vacationing with his wife and family, and sitting in his yard enjoying the weather. Hewas an amateur astronomer who spent many nights looking at the stars.Tony is survived by his wife, Providence LaPadula; his son, Victor LaPadula and his wife,Robin; his daughters, Marie (Kessler) and her husband Steve, Theresa Yaindl and Tina LaPadulaand her husband Boyd Post. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bishop Thompson Endowment Scholarship Fund atthe Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania at POBox 1430, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18105.