Obituaries

Chester Resident, Father Of 3 Dies at 54

Anthony LaSala was born and raised in New Jersey, settling with his family locally 17 years ago.

CHESTER, N.J. – Anthony LaSala, Jr. made his Chester backyard his own personal playground.

The husband and father of three died recently at the age of 54.

Born in Paterson and raised in Wayne, LaSala moved to Chester 17 years ago, where he raised three daughters.

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LaSala had a passion for life that he shared with everyone, his obituary said. A renaissance man with many talents, he had a larger-than-life personality.

He is survived by his wife, Jill, and three daughters.

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Memorial donations may be made to Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

All arrangements made by William Leber Funeral Home in Chester.

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