Anthony J. Lombard of Southbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013.

He was born in Waterbury on December 4, 1925 a son of Joseph and Gioconda (DeVito) Lombard of Waterbury. He attended Waterbury schools and graduated from Crosby High School where he was president of his senior class, a standout football player, and a CIAC state champion freestyle swimmer. He also ran track. He worked during the summer as a lifeguard at Hammonasset State Park. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and was extremely proud to have served during WWII on the battleship USS Missouri, from its maiden voyage until after the peace treaty was signed on board by General McArthur. He traveled with his wife, Phyllis, who predeceased him in 2005, to many reunions throughout the country.

After the war he attended the University of Bridgeport where he continued his football career, and graduated in 1950.

He was Treasurer of Lombard Bros., Inc., retiring in 1984 when the company was sold to North Penn Transfer. He belonged to many transportation associations, and was a member of the Waterbury Rotary Club and the Lion's Club of Woodbury. In retirement he traveled throughout the US and Europe with his beloved wife. They enjoyed spending summers sailing and swimming in Madison and Old Saybrook with family and friends. He especially delighted in spending time with his two grandchildren. A 58 year resident of Woodbury, he became an EMT, drove for Phish, and delivered Meals on Wheels. He loved playing golf and won the Arnold Cup at Waterbury Country Club in 1993 with his partner and friend, Dr. William Fisher. Anthony was a communicant of St. Teresa's church for 58 years.

He is survived by his children John of Feeding Hills MA, Jane of Standish ME, Anthony J Jr. and wife Mary Lou Lombard of Enfield CT, Elizabeth and husband Brian Anderson of St Paul MN, sisters, Marie McGrau of Armonk, NY and Angela McCann of Milford, CT and his grandchildren, Daniel J of Saratoga Springs NY and Sarah J of St Paul MN and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Francis.

Memorials: Contributions may be made to the Woodbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 581, Woodbury, Ct 06798.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Teresa's Church

Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church 146 Main St. South, Woodbury.Burial will be in the spring in New North Cemetery.

Visitation: Friends may call the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. on Monday from 4-6 p.m.