Anthony “Tony” Creaney passed away peacefully on Thursday August 10, 2023. He was born in Belfast, Co Antrim, N. Ireland before emigrating to New York City and settling in the Bronx. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Ann, and sons, Patrick and Noel.
Anthony is survived by his daughter Kathleen (Kevin), grandchildren Shana, Nicholas, Patrick (Jenna), Gineann (John), and Regina (Andrew), and great-grandchildren Ewan and Emmitt. As the patriarch of a large and close knit family, he is also survived by brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Anthony served in the US army branch during the Korean War and followed that with a career as a NYPD sergeant until being hurt in the line of duty in 1977. He was active in community leadership and volunteer work in the Bronx, particularly at the VA Hospital where he volunteered for 15 years.
Although Anthony was proud to become an American, and a staunch supporter of the VFW, his heart and soul were always at home in Ireland. His active participation in many Irish organizations and causes will be how he will be most remembered. From the early days of the Gaelic league, to the NYPD Emerald Society, to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, to the Antrim Society and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Anthony never lost sight of the country and culture that made him who he was.
He was as much a traveler as he was a homebody. He enjoyed seeing new sights and trying new foods as much as he enjoyed simply reading the Daily News over his morning oatmeal and tea.
Reposing Tuesday from 3-7 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass and burial on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Woolworth Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Tony and Ann Creaney to the Irish Music Scholarship which will send music students to Irsh Arts Week. “Bergin Scholarship Fund” C/O Michelle Bergin, 272 East 237th Street Apt 1D Bronx, New York 10470.