Anthony Julius Macario
Anthony Julius Macario, “A.J.”, age 87, formerly of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, passed away comfortably and peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Moravian Hall Square.
Born January 30, 1939, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Anne Smith-Macario and Pasquale “Pat” Macario.
Anthony was a graduate of Phillipsburg Area High School. He went on to work at Atlantic State Pipes of Phillipsburg, where he later retired as a supervisor in the shipping department.
Anthony enjoyed a life filled with the things he loved. During his early years, he was a member of what is now Merrill Creek Conservation & Sportsmen Association. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, frequently traveling to New York State for hunting. He was also an annual participant in shad tournaments on the Delaware River and was a devoted dog lover.
Anthony was a member of St. Philip & St. James of Phillipsburg and St. Anthony’s of Easton.
Above all else, Anthony was a family man. He was loving father to his three daughters and an amazing grandfather to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, Melonie Merlo, Charlene Macario, and Andrea Macario; son-in-law, Nicolaos Chaikalis; grandchildren, Christopher Hendershot (Dana), Tara King (Marty), Rose Macario, Joseph Merlo (Priscilla), Mari Merlo (Ryan), Anthony Julius Macario-Chaikalis, and Andreas Chaikalis; great-grandchildren, Giovani, Arienna, Paige, Payton, James, Thomas, Colin, and Conor; and sister-in-law, Maryanne Macario.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold Macario and Ronald Macario, and his grandson, Nicolaos Chaikalis
We would like to thank Moravian Hall Square for their care and support and Emily from Family Pillar Hospice.
A calling hour will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 9 – 10 am at the Finegan Funeral Home at 302 Heckman Street in Phillipsburg, NJ, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 9th and Lehigh Streets, in Easton, PA. The interment will be at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Williams Township, PA.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.