Michael Antsey

When Mike was around you were never quite certain what you’d be doing but you knew it would be fun. Maybe off camping, off to LBI, taking in the Atlantic City Air Show or dining at Whistlers and The Blue Monkey. Quieter times found him heading off to New Hope or the mountains for Pocono trips or chilling in by his fire pit. It was still being argued who was the better cook: his wife probably won for consistency, but Mike won for versatility and dominated the grill (steaks, corn and ribs.) And he cheered for the Philly teams: Mike was there bright and early for the Birds Victory Parade. And he was a dog guy, his Dachshunds and Beagles by his side. Of course, everyone knew what was most important to Mike: family always came first. He was the consummate provider and took care of all the worrying.

He’d meet a pretty girl named Jane at work. They were blessed with two children: Jacqueline and Quintin. He is survived by his siblings, George Anstey, Frank (Barbara) Anstey, Lea (Tony) Jones, Suzanne (Joe) Hopper, Bill (Gloria) Anstey, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, George (Loretta) Anstey

Services will be held privately.

2 Comments

Jeanne and John says:

September 10, 2020 at 12:35 am

Dear Michael was one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. But what a wonderful husband, dad, brother, and friend. He will be sadly missed….by anyone he came in contact. Much love to Jane, Jackie & Quinton.

Jeanne and John
Jim Hill says:

September 10, 2020 at 10:12 pm

Mike was my best friend in 8th grade and high school. We had so many good times it amazes me when I think back on it. And these events usually involved a lot of laughter, singing and music. We sang songs as we thumbed/walked home to Riverton, we sang in his car, and we sang in all the musical plays together, in which of course Mike had the lead. We went to football and basketball games together and of course he led everyone in cheers of, “We are, HC”. I can’t believe we didn’t take pictures back then, but I will include our senior prom table picture and our two high school reunion pictures with all of our grammar school friends.
I know Mike would not want us to be sad or bummed out over his passing. So I played Johhny Mathis, the Temptations, and some musical plays and just sang and remembered and it made me smile to remember him the way he would have wanted me to. He will be missed, but I will always have the great memories to fall back on.
Rest in Peace Mike.