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<i>Anthony Ted Alt Jr., </i><font size="2">known affectionately as "Tony" to family and friends, was born to Muriel and Anthony Ted Alt Sr. on Apr 20, 1955, in College Point, NY. Tony was a devoted husband, father, son, veteran and professional; a loving tormentor to his three younger sisters, Karen, Carol, and Christine; and a lifelong fan of the NY Giants and NY Mets. </font></p>
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<font size="2">Tony was an admired, well-rounded student-athlete. During his scholastic years at The Wheatley School (HS) in Old Westbury, NY, he could be found in the library doing the required school work—occasionally focusing his attention to the young ladies present—or "on the fields of friendly strife" playing football or basketball. Always the humble one, often when asked about his athletic performance the long and lean Tony would reply, "I wasn’t the best, but I was the tallest!"</font></p>
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<font size="2">In the next important stage of his life, a prestigious nomination from President of the United States Richard M. Nixon led to his admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a cadet Tony maintained an excellent grade-point average and participated in the Bridge and Aero-Astro clubs. His quick wit and positive attitude helped shape his highly inter-personal style of leadership. He was good at capturing the irony of daily life and, in doing so, putting everyone at ease with funny sayings, such as "This, that, and the other thing." His father, a retired U.S. Army colonel, had the distinct honor of administering Tony’s "Oath of Office" upon entry to the Corps of Cadets and when commissioned as a second lieutenant.</font></p>
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<font size="2">His active duty obligation began with a few weeks at Fort Benning, GA, for Paratrooper (Airborne) School and a few months at the Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Officer Basic Course at Fort Bliss, TX. Subsequently, Tony reported to his first duty station on the "De-Militarized Zone" (DMZ) in South Korea, serving with both the 5/57 and 2/61 ADA Regiments. It was during these four years that he met his wife, Pamela, who was working as an Executive Assistant at the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. In late 1982, after a wedding ceremony in Pamela’s native New Zealand, the newlyweds headed to Fort Bliss, TX, where Tony worked for the Department of Evaluation and Standardization, a group instrumental in developing the program logistics for the strategic Patriot Missile System. </font></p>
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<font size="2">In 1985, after seven years of active service, Tony voluntarily resigned his commission—under honorable conditions—at the rank of captain. His distinguished military service was recognized with several well-deserved awards and decorations, most notably the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. He continually made his mark as an effective leader and respected collaborator, but with an unwavering resolve to make others feel important and un-threatened in the process. This admired skill served him well throughout his professional and personal life. </font></p>
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<font size="2">As a reconstituted civilian, Tony and Pamela moved to her beloved country of New Zealand with their first born, daughter Michaela-Jane. Over the next 12 years daughter Monica and son Anthony were added to the family. Tony greatly enjoyed the "Kiwi life," especially when he could engage in his favorite pastime of hiking or beaching with the kids. Over the years Tony adopted many of the local colloquialisms, but one in particular, "Good on you, Mate," still brings a smile to the face of those who mimic him. The Alts returned to the United States in 1997, at which time Tony accepted a consulting position with Chase Bank before securing a full-time management role in the Property Management Division of Jones Lang LaSalle. Tony died of a massive heart attack while at work on Jul 14, 2005. </font></p>
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<font size="2">Tony described himself as a "little leaguer at heart," probably because of his boyish demeanor and unyielding attitude to play hard, to be fair, and to most of all have fun. Tony had a close and loving relationship with all of his children; however, it was through his son, Anthony, that he developed and maintained an enthusiastic involvement with The Boy Scouts of America. On weekends they would regularly enjoy campouts, hiking, fishing, and softball play. We also know that Tony was genuinely a "good soul" with an irreplaceable, gregarious nature and selfless behavior. As an avid chess player Tony thought nothing of playing and teaching, if necessary, for hours with anyone merely mentioning the game. </font></p>
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<font size="2">Throughout his life Tony responded to the call of helping those in "less fortunate" circumstances than his own. He was a strong believer in the rights of children around the world. Tony was adamant about the opportunity for children to, as he described it, "Succeed to their dreams." Based on that purpose, the Tony Alt Memorial Foundation Inc. (TAMFI)—a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and education of children—was established in his honor and serves in his memory. Our enduring love for this gentle giant of a man will forever connect us to the honesty of his spirit. </font></p>
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<font size="2">Be Thou at Peace, our beloved Tony.</font></p>
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<font size="2"><i>— Pamela Alt, wife, and Charlie Bartolotta, USMA classmate</i></font></p>