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Anthony Poccia, 49, a resident of Albuquerque, died with his family at his side, Monday, February 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kendall; children, Samantha, Alexandra and Sydney; sisters, Lucille Sacchieri and husband, Joseph and Joan Davies and husband, James, all of New York; nieces and nephew, Cynthia, Pamela, Jaclyn, and James; mother-in-law, Lila Hess of Durango, CO; father-in-law, Jerry Hess and wife, Sandy; brothers-in-law, Chris Hess and wife, Denise and Travis Hess and wife, Erin, all of Colorado; and other relatives and friends. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Paride and Grace Poccia. He was born on December 15, 1961 in Manhasset, New York and graduated from H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, NY. After graduation, he attended UNM for a year before entering the United States Air Force. While in the USAF, he attended and graduated from Wayland Baptist where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business. After his honorable discharge, Anthony and Kendall moved to Albuquerque where they raised their family. He also became a successful business owner of Virtual Reality in Albuquerque. Anthony was a very avid hockey player and an animal lover. He was a very generous, caring, sensitive, and loving person. Anthony was a loving and dedicated husband, father of three wonderful young ladies, brother, and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French ~ Wyoming Chapel Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 3:00 p.m., until a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, February 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., also at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Anthony at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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