Anthony W. DiLauri, Sr., (Tony), born on October 6, 1949, 76 years old, of Liberty Twp. NJ, passed away peacefully at Morristown Memorial Hospital on April 16, 2026, with his loving family at his side; and, after an ongoing 12 year battle with Cancer.

Tony was born in Morristown, New Jersey and resided in Florham Park, NJ, where he attended Holy Family and Ridgedale Elementary School. He attended Morris Hills and Hanover Park Regional High School. He served in the NJ National Guard and completed Fort Dix Basic training. He was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 112th Artillery Morristown and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He transferred to the 1st Battalion 254 th ADA full time in Livingston, NJ. He was a former Police Officer in Florham Park, NJ; a former Patrol Sergeant in Blairstown, NJ; and retired from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, as a Chief Warrant Officer in 2008.

He was the past President of the PBA 78, Member of Warren County PBA 280, and Member of Mtn. Lake Fire Department where he served as Captain of the Fire Police and was a life member. He was a Commander of the American Legion Post 258 and transferred to the Hackettstown American Legion Post 164. He served as Warren County American Legion Commander, New Jersey State American Legion Vice Commander. He was also a Member of Blairstown Masonic Lodge and the Hackettstown Moose Lodge.​

Tony is survived by his beloved Wife, Nicole N. Lenar- DiLauri of 9 years/ partner of over 20 years, Son’s Anthony DiLauri, Jr. and Jerry DiLauri (wife-Lilla), Brother’s, Joseph, Frank, Stephen and Louis. Grandchildren, Matthew DiLauri and Michael DiLauri, and many Nieces and Nephews.

He is predeceased by his Mother, Philomena DiLauri, Father, Gennaro DiLauri and his Brother Jerry, Jr.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4-8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J…

The funeral will be held 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.

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