Anthony T. Koneski Sr., 93, died Oct. 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Urffer) Koneski. They shared 69 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Antonia (Baczak) Koneski and Anthony Koneski.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1949 and received his honorable discharge in 1951.

Upon leaving the service, he began a career in the construction industry. In 1974, he began his own construction company, Anthony T. Koneski, Inc. He built hundreds of homes along with additions, kitchens, basements and renovations.

He served on the Lehigh Valley Builders Association as a board member and as its president from 2008 — 2012.

He loved golf, playing for many years with “The Investors” at Wedgewood Golf Course. He and Bess were also members at Silver Creek Country Club and then moved on to Golden Oaks Golf Club. He made countless friends at each of his stops.

He also coached baseball in the EYA for the Catholic War Vets B league and A league teams and CYO basketball at St. Ann in Emmaus.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by family on holidays and picnics and any time in between. He was always ready to engage in conversation, make jokes, laugh and horseplay with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Anthony (Marcia), Michael (Samantha); former daughter-in-law, Jane Buonnassisi; grandchildren, Leah (Ivan) Alicea, Anna (Tyler Schooley), Megan (Steven) Barracato, and Thaddeus (Emily); great-grandchildren, Alorek, Alice, Oscar Alicea, Ezra, Frankie and Elodie; brother, Frank; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife; siblings, Celia Moyer, Helen Gehman, Mary and George; grandson, Anthony John; great-granddaughter, Adelina Siena Barracato.

Tony will be loved, missed and cherished by family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. A viewing will be held 9-10:30 a.m. at Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.