Rev. Anthony J. "Tony" Beck entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in the comfort of his home in Fishkill, NY. He was 82 years old. Tony was born on Febuary 28th 1943 to proud parents Melvin Beck & Avenel (Nee) Zimmerman in York, PA. He attended Brown University, Columbia University. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1967 to 1973 most of Tony's career he was a Corporate Finance executive, and later in life attended Wesley Theological Seminary to become a Pastor at Christ Church United Methodist in Beacon, NY
Tony and Sue were married on August 17, 1968 at St. Christophers Church in Baldwin, New York. Tony was blessed with two wonderful son's Jeffrey Christopher Beck and Stephen Michael Beck.
Tony is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Susan for 57 years, his cherished son Jeff and daughter in law Danielle Beck and son Stephen Beck and his partner Maria Andrade, dear brother of Melvin and his wife Shirley Beck caring brother in law to Cindy and her husband Craig Kretzmer, Kevin and his wife Terri Barry. Beloved grandfather of Paul Rizzi, Evan Beck, and Lucas Beck. He leaves by many his nephews Christopher, John and Richard Bush, and David Barry.
Tony was predeceased and welcomed into Heaven by his parents Melvin & Avenal and his mother and father in law Janet and David Barry. Cremation will take place under the direction of Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Directors 288 East Main Street Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Memorial Service will take place at Christ Church United Methodist 60 Union Street Beacon, NY 12508 Date and time to be announced. Interment will be private following the service. www.cassidyflynnfuneraldirectors.com
Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made in Tony's name to:
Hudson Valley Hospice
374 Violet Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Christ Church United Methodist
60 Union Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Goodwill Church
32 North Cedar Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777
New York, NY 10163
" I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" John 8:12
