Obituary
Anthony Caia, of Glen Mills, died June 21, 2012 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital.
Born in Leiperville, PA he lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to his late residence ten years ago.
Tony, as he was known to his family and friends, attended Ridley Township High School, where he was a standout running back. Shortly after graduating high school, Tony enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II and served in the Medical Service Corps in the Pacific Theater. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Tony attended Pennsylvania Military College (PMC). At PMC, Tony was one of the best running backs in the nation among small colleges. He scored a then record-setting five touchdowns in a single game. He was awarded All-American honors and the Maxwell Award. Tony's football career culminated in an offer to try out as a punt returner for the New York Giants. He decided instead to teach and coach. Tony taught and coached football at many area high schools over the span of his nearly 55 year career, beginning at his alma mater Ridley Township High, as an assistant coach under Phil Marion. Tony left Ridley to become head football coach at Mt. Pleasant High School in Delaware. He went on to become head coach at Chester and Lower Merion High Schools. During this time, Tony earned a Masters Degree in special education, which he taught at Lower Merion. He also served as offensive coordinator at Cheney State University. As a coach, Tony influenced the lives of many young men with his "win kids first, then games" philosophy, which emphasized academic achievement and the development of character.
Survivors: Tony is survived by his loving wife Lucille A. Caia and his sons Pasquale "Paddy" Caia and Matt Caia.
Funeral Mass: 10 AM Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Church of St. Madeline, Penn St. and Morton Ave., Ridley Park
Visitation: 7 to 9 PM Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:15 AM Thursday at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park
Burial: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery
Memorial Gifts: may be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or flowers would be appreciated.
Born in Leiperville, PA he lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to his late residence ten years ago.
Tony, as he was known to his family and friends, attended Ridley Township High School, where he was a standout running back. Shortly after graduating high school, Tony enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II and served in the Medical Service Corps in the Pacific Theater. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Tony attended Pennsylvania Military College (PMC). At PMC, Tony was one of the best running backs in the nation among small colleges. He scored a then record-setting five touchdowns in a single game. He was awarded All-American honors and the Maxwell Award. Tony's football career culminated in an offer to try out as a punt returner for the New York Giants. He decided instead to teach and coach. Tony taught and coached football at many area high schools over the span of his nearly 55 year career, beginning at his alma mater Ridley Township High, as an assistant coach under Phil Marion. Tony left Ridley to become head football coach at Mt. Pleasant High School in Delaware. He went on to become head coach at Chester and Lower Merion High Schools. During this time, Tony earned a Masters Degree in special education, which he taught at Lower Merion. He also served as offensive coordinator at Cheney State University. As a coach, Tony influenced the lives of many young men with his "win kids first, then games" philosophy, which emphasized academic achievement and the development of character.
Survivors: Tony is survived by his loving wife Lucille A. Caia and his sons Pasquale "Paddy" Caia and Matt Caia.
Funeral Mass: 10 AM Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Church of St. Madeline, Penn St. and Morton Ave., Ridley Park
Visitation: 7 to 9 PM Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:15 AM Thursday at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park
Burial: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery
Memorial Gifts: may be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or flowers would be appreciated.
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