HYDE PARK Anthony John Von Gonten, Jr., 86, of Hyde Park, NY, previously of Queens, NY, died on Friday, August 19, 2022, at home in the care and company of his son and daughter-in-law. Born Friday, October 11, 1935, in Queens, NY, he was the son of Anthony John and Winifred Jones Von Gonten, Sr. He proudly served in the Marine Corps, serving from 1953 to 1957. He married Susan Jane Bolitho on October 11, 1980. Susan passed away in 2014. He was a car enthusiast who enjoyed auto racing and road trips including many trips cross country and down the east coast. He owned an assortment of European sports cars over the years including 2 Austin-Healys, a MG and a Triumph. He was a NY Giants fan and enjoyed watching football with his family on the weekends. Prior to retirement, Anthony worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail sorter for many years. Anthony was a member of a large family that he loved and enjoyed spending time with. Anthony is predeceased by his parents, his wife and his brothers John, Gene, Jimmy, and sisters Margie and Winnie. Anthony is survived by two children, son and daughter-in-law John and Elizabeth Von Gonten, Hyde Park, and daughter and son-in-law Veronica Von Gonten and Nicholas Jimenez, Melbourne, Fl, two sisters, Joan Von Gonten, and Maria Lambe, granddaughter, Dannika Bolitho, grandson, John Robert Messick, great grandchildren, Angel and Luke. At Anthony's request, cremation took place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hudson Valley Hospice or Wounded Warriors Project. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.