Anthony F. Cafiero, 91, Vero Beach

Anthony F. Cafiero, 91, died Aug. 30, 2011, at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 22 years, coming from Waretown, N.J.

He was a builder, as well as an engineer and entrepreneur.

During his working career, he established four manufacturing businesses.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theater.

He sang in the International Championship Barbershop Chorus, the Dapper Dans of Harmony and was a member of the choir at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

He also was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in Indian River County.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Marie B. Cafiero, of Vero Beach; son, Anthony F. Cafiero Jr., of Vero Beach; daughters, Jane Sendrovich, of Vero Beach, Joanne M. Cafiero and Janine Myers, both of Rockville, Md.; brothers, John Cafiero and Joseph Cafiero, both of Long Beach Island, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis John Cafiero.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike, Ste. 420, Rockville, MD 20850.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 2 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.

A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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