Anthony Rabasca, Mine Sweeper In Normandy Invasion, Westchester Business Owner, Dies At 94

Anthony D. Rabasca, 94, died February 15, 2019 at Solaris Healthcare Parkway in Stuart, FL.

Anthony Rabasca passed away on February 15, 2019, less than two months after the passing of his wife of 71 years.
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by Bob Mastromarino

02/21/2019 5:30 a.m.

Born in New Rochelle, Anthony lived at The Evergreen Club in Palm City, FL for the past 37 years. He was a business owner of Décor Decorators in New Rochelle for 39 years before retiring in 1980.

Anthony served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a mine sweeper during the Normandy Invasion. He served for three years until receiving an Honorable Discharge in February 1946.

Anthony was married for 71 years to his beloved Julia who passed in December 2018. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at All County Funeral Home in Stuart, FL. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m.

A second service will be held in New Rochelle on March 2, 2019 at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Funeral Home from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a mass at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial services will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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