Obituary of Anthony Barber

Anthony J. Barber, Jr. 69, passed away on Saturday, December 22 at his home in Pocono Pines, Pa. He was the husband of Michelle (Neglia) Barber. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of Antoinette (Izzi) Barber of New Jersey and the late Anthony Barber. Anthony was a 30-year member of the management and senior executive group of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey before retiring in 1994. He rose to the position of Director of the Agency's Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals Department where he was responsible for overseeing the work of an 1800-person group in the overall operations, maintenance, security and construction of the network of trans Hudson Bridges and Tunnels, the three Staten Island Bridges connecting with New Jersey as well as the midtown Bus Terminal in New York City. Following his time with the Port Authority, he served as National Director of Toll Facilities in the business development group for HNTB, a worldwide leader in highway and toll system design and construction. He was an active member in the nation's highway transportation industry and for more than 30 years served in various roles of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), including as a member of its executive board holding the role of chairman and honorary member. He was also the founding director of the Inter Agency Group (E-Z Pass). In addition to his wife, Michelle and mother, Antoinette, he is survived by a son, Anthony C. Barber of OR; three daughters, Kelly Lewis of CA, Christine Alden of MD, and Laura Barber of PA; a son-in-law, Franklin Alden of MD; a brother, Gary Barber of NJ; and a sister, Marie Romani of NJ. A Blessing Service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27 at the Bolock Funeral Home, corner of Routes 940 & 390 in Paradise Valley. There will be a viewing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Anthony to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org, 800-227-2345) or to the American Lung Association (www.lungusa.org, 212-315-8700). Donations may also be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice (960 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, 866-744-9660).