Anthony DePaola Powell

May 18, 1927 - September 17, 2020

Anthony (DePaola) Powell, 93, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 17. He was born and raised in Orange, New Jersey to his parents Lawrence and Rose (Rega) Powell, lived most of his adult life in Iselin, New Jersey, before moving to Florida in 2005. Anthony served in the Navy during World War II Era and Peacetime. He was also a member of the Mid-Jersey Trucking Industry and Teamsters Local 701 and worked for the Sanitation Department of Woodbridge Township, before retiring in 1992. He enjoyed spending time with family, gambling, watching wrestling and western movies and listening to oldies. He is survived by three of his four children Rose Ann (Mark), Lawrence (Tammy), Gerilyn (Bruce). Grandfather to Jennifer, Mark Jr, Cheryl (Chris), Heather (Steven), Steven (Lindsey), Bruce and Jessica. Great Grandfather to Lindsey, Mark III, Franchesca, Charlotte, Anastasia and Connor. He was a brother to Antoinette and Lawrence. Anthony was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Frances, son Anthony and brother Conrad. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26th from 2-4 pm with a service at 3 pm at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St Augustine, FL 32084 If you would like to make a memorial donation in Anthony’s name please visit www.stjude.org, click ways to give, click send a memorial card. Burial services for Anthony and Frances Powell will be at the Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date.