Anthony F. Hladik

Hampton Falls - Anthony Frederick Hladik, 77, of Hampton Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Known as Tony to his loved ones, he was born in Litchfield, CT on March 4, 1947 to Edith and Victor Hladik. Tony had fond memories of growing up in Litchfield, and the rural community filled with farms and fruit trees inspired him for years to come. His love of basketball started at Litchfield High, and he loved the sport his whole life. Tony graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Economics and History. Upon graduation, he served in the military, and was stationed in Panama. It was after returning to the States that he met Linda at the Gildersleeves Inn in Litchfield. He always remembered the day they met, that when she walked into the room, she was dressed in white. Tony and Linda were married in Litchfield, and after spending time in New Haven and then Durham, New Hampshire, they eventually moved to Newburyport and West Newbury, Massachusetts, where they had their son, Geoffrey. Tony worked at WKUS in accounting and financial software where he traveled up and down New England to meet his clients. His career gave him the ability to work from home to be with his son more often; the most important thing in the world to him. Upon retiring, he and Linda moved to Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, where they bought a home with space for a big garden and an apple orchard, which he spent the rest of his days tending to with dedication and love. His greatest joy was seeing his grandson running through that orchard on a sun-filled day. Tony was infinitely curious about the world around him, and dedicated his life to the people he loved, the hobbies he enjoyed, and to the pursuit of learning new skills constantly. He was very talented with his hands, and he fixed up every house they lived in, and helped fix up his son’s house, too. His knowledge extended from gardening and tending to fruit trees to pickling and canning his own vegetables, to teaching himself physics and chemistry, and developing a talent for the stock market. “If you aren’t growing, you’re dying,” he’d say with a smile. He was a person you could talk to for hours, about everything and nothing. He was wise, self-reflective, and honest. He loved UCONN basketball and the Big East, the Patriots, and to play golf every opportunity he could find during his retirement. He loved to read – anything from books on quantum physics to Joan Didion – and he loved to cook for his family and friends. He loved to care for his family. Tony leaves behind his beloved wife, Linda Hladik, his son Geoff Hladik and his wife Lisa, and his two beautiful grandsons, Luke and Jack, who adored their “Grampy.” He also leaves behind his sister, Theresa Sass, brother Victor Hladik and his wife Marcey, and many nieces and nephews and their families. Tony loved his nieces and nephews, and they brought him much joy. He also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-laws Marjorie and Neil Stalker, Jean and Lloyd Fidao, Nancy and David Itkin, Austin Dohrman and Michael Roby, and Betsy and Bill Dailey and their wonderful families. More than anything, we will remember Tony for how he lived his life with honor and integrity. We all learned so much from him, loved him deeply, and we will never forget him. A visiting hour will be held from 12 – 1pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. A celebration of Tony’s life will immediately follow at 1pm in the funeral home.

Anthony F. Hladik

March 4, 1947 - May 5, 2024