Life After Tappan Zee

Anthony A. Campoli - "Ants"

After graduating from Tappan Zee, "Ants" attended Rockland Community College, where he was a starter on the Basketball team for two years. He then transferred to Pembroke State College in North Carolina, and graduated in 1970 with a degree in Physical Education. He was employed by the Ramapo Central School District (for 30 years) as a Physical Education teacher. He received his master's degree in Education from Montclair State (N.J.). Ants was also a licensed massage therapist. He received his training at the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in Manhattan and was licensed by the state of New York in 1982. Ants was loved by everyone. He was an avid golfer and had a great sense of humor. He taught physical education at Airmont Elementary School up until the time of his death, at age 53. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole; his sister, Marie; and his brother, Joseph.