Anthony M. "Shanay" Pirone, 49, of Princeton, NJ, died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Princeton, he was a graduate of Princeton High School.

At the time of his death, he had been employed as a landscaper for several years with Bianco Landscaping in Princeton.

Anthony was a former volunteer fireman with Mercer Engine Company No. 3. He was an avid fisherman who loved riding his motorcycle, working in the yard and animals. An all-around sports enthusiast, Anthony followed NASCAR, NY Mets, Chicago Bears and Bulls and the NJ Devils.

He was predeceased by his father Michael Pirone. Surviving are his mother, Eleanor Pirone, fiancée Cathleen Everk, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was an upbeat person who lived life to its fullest, enjoyed every moment and always had a smile. For that, Anthony will be greatly missed by all especially his cat, Boots.

Visiting hours will be on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 8:30AM until 10:00AM in the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ. Prayers will be offered at 10:00AM followed by a 10:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Catholic Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ.

Memorial contributions in his memory to Trenton Animal Shelter, 72 Escher Street, Trenton, NJ 08609 or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (www.CHOP.edu) are appreciated