Anthony Chirles Obituary
1950 – 2025
Anthony Chirles passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 75 after battling multiple myeloma and MDS for many years. He was born in the Bronx on January 17, 1950 to Renato (Ray) and Lillian Chirles. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, Manhattan College, and earned his MBA from Iona College. He worked for Guardian Life Insurance for 40 years and retired as Vice President of Information Systems.
In 1971 he married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Cerrato. They moved to Eastchester, NY where they raised their two children. Anthony was a devoted husband and father. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, archery, hockey and spending time with his family, friends, and his dog Oliver. He was a licensed private pilot and a life member of the Putnam County Fish and Game Club.
Anthony is survived by his brother Robert, his wife of 53 years Pamela, his son Michael Chirles and his wife Jennifer, his daughter Jennifer Tedeschi and her husband Rocco, his grandchildren Cameron Chirles and Lillian Tedeschi, several nephews, and many cousins.
The family will receive friends at the McGrath Funeral Home in Bronxville on Friday February 21 from 3-7 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 22 at 9:45 AM by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to http://donate.rarediseases.org/ForTony, or by mail to NORD, Inc-Donations, Dept. 5930, PO Box 4110, Woburn, MA 01888. Make checks payable to NORD.
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JohnBadillo says
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 amPrayers sent to comfort family and friends..My Sincere Condolences,,Sip.
Lenny Morgese says
February 20, 2025 at 3:31 pmPam ,Mike and Jennifer please know how truly sorry we are for the loss of Tony..Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need .. Lenny & Rosemary Morgese
Reena Maselli Nokaj says
February 20, 2025 at 8:28 pmMy deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories of Tony help console you during this difficult time. Sending my thoughts, prayers and love always. 🩷
Catherine Simone says
February 21, 2025 at 11:05 pmDear Pam, Mike Jennifer & Family:
my heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of Tony.
sending love, thoughts & prayers to you at this time of sorrow.
with much love,
Cathy
Marc Ussini says
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 pmDear Mike and Family,
Our deepest condolences. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Marc Ussini and the entire Team at Vector Health, Inc.