No, I am not refering to the legendary comedy movie starring John Candy and Steve Martin. I am, however, referring to the diversity and capabilities of Anselmi & DeCicco. So far in 2020, we have completed two multi year, infrastructure projects at Newark Airport for the new Terminal One, started the complete demolition, redesign, and building of the Elizabeth NJ Transit station, and are continuing on two major roadway & bridge projects on Rte 46 and Rte 22. Our scope of work goes even further as we are completing a refinery expansion project and a large flood control pump station for the Army Corps of Engineers.

For the past 20 years, Anselmi & DeCicco has suceeded by being able to diversify, take on new challenges, grow and evolve our scope of work and abilities. We have completed infrastructure projects over the past 20 years that have effected just about anyone traveling through the state of New Jersey. If you have flown through Newark Airport or Teterboro Airport, traveled by train through Penn Station, Metropark, Seacucus Junction, Platerville, Wesmont, Elizabeth Station or driven on Rte. 1&9, 3, 4, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 46, 80, 195, 280, 287, 295, Parkway or Turnpike...... you have benefitted from a project completed by Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc.

    Years ago, FDR began a series of weekly radio programs called Fireside Chats. During these talks, he would address the nation about all that was going on in the world. It was a new, and more personal level than any of his predecessors had (or even could have) done before due to the “new” wireless radio. Now, here we are almost 90 years later, and I would like to adapt that concept to current technology.
Today we find ourselves at the end of another unusual, difficult, and confusing week. With all the information out there about COVID-19, it seems like there are more questions than answers. So where do we go from here? Well first off, our employees are the backbone of Anselmi & DeCicco, our greatest asset, and all have job security through this unprecedented time.
Second, we will continue moving forward with the field crews working as best they can, everyone maintaining appropriate social distancing, and working remotely. The continued success we have had over the past few weeks, is a credit to all of you, your flexibility and commitment. I would like to thank you for the tenacious way you have embraced this and continue to work on.
We continue to staff the main office with a minimal crew rotating in and most people working remotely from home. It is working out better than we anticipated, and I commend the whole office crew for this! The yard is up and running while maintaining appropriate social distancing. Kudos to EJ and the whole team there. The field teams are killing it! I have had a chance to go out to each project and I am very impressed by the progress that has been made!
With reduced daytime traffic, Anselmi & DeCicco was the first company to petition the DOT to move night work to day and were approved. This has created a safer and more efficient work environment.
Protect yourself and your family. Continue social distancing, use masks and gloves when necessary, and stay hyper vigilant with your personal hygiene and care.
Through thick and thin we continue to live up to our motto:

“Unusual Challenges: Unique Solutions”!

Thank you, stay safe, and keep washing your hands!
Tom Anselmi Jr. 

Over the course of two extended weekends (10pm Friday night to 6am Tuesday Morning), Anselmi & DeCicco demolished the existing 4 lane bridge over Piaget Avenue and poured a new bridge deck and approach slabs. A project like this would typically take close to a year to complete with multiple traffic pattern shifts, detours and extended inconvenience to local residents and commuters. There were many reasons for this project being designed and built this way. Along with the aforementioned time and traffic issues, the bridge was located right next to a public school and many of the students walk under over or near this bridge. One of the time constraints was that the project had to be completed during summer months so as not to interfere with the school year. Through many months of planning, scheduling, coordinating suppliers & subcontractors, and using precast structural beams, we were able to complete the main structural work of the project in only two weekends. The overall impact to both the local residents and commuter traffic was limited to just two weekend detours and night time lane closures for two months before and after the closure weekends.
Anselmi & DeCicco is incredibly honored and proud of all our employees both in management and in the trades who dedicated countless hours to complete this incredible project. We would also like to thank our subcontractors and suppliers for providing us with everything we needed, when we needed it, even if it was midnight on a Sunday!

Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc. is honored to be the recipient of the 2018 American Council of Engineering Companies award for Engineering Excellence for a Large Project. This award is only given to one contractor per state each year and all are recognized on a national level. This is the third time we have won this award in the past 6 years which is truly amazing. We would like to thank our incredible team of employees who are so devoted to making Anselmi & DeCicco the best in the business!

On May 16, 2019, we lost a great man and patriarch to this company. Gus was not only our boss and an industry leader but also a devoted father, husband, brother, grandfather, godfather, mentor, community leader, trustee, servant to multiple charities and a pillar of the Catholic Church. After racking my brain as to what I should say and keeping this a celebration of his life, I realized the greatest words about him had already been written by his loving family. I would like to share it with you as this week’s chat.

Eustace Anselmi, Little Giant and Humble Servant

Born on June 11, 1932 to Carmela and Dominick Anselmi, both of whom had emigrated from Southern Italy, Gus was the older brother and role model to his siblings Antoinette, Thomas, and Angela. Growing up in a loving home in Maplewood, New Jersey, he attended and was a graduate of St. Joseph grammar school, Columbia High School, and Seton Hall University, where he studied mathematics and philosophy. After his last college exam in 1954, he walked home with tears of joy in his eyes, forever thereafter a businessman and philosopher.
Gus Anselmi worked with his father and uncle to start Anselmi and DeCicco, a small construction company specializing in sidewalks and driveways. On a brilliant Sunday in 1954, he met the love of his life, Ann, on the beach in Asbury Park. They were married in 1956, and gave birth to Gregory in 1958, Gina in 1960 and Andrew in 1965.
With his brother Tom joining him as a partner and always at his side, the two inspired a company of bold innovators and achievers, always known for their honesty and integrity. A champion of entrepreneurship and a devout Catholic, he was fond of saying “Woe to the man who wakes in the morning knowing how much money he will make by day’s end.” In the same breath, he would attribute all of his successes to “the Grace of God.” His and his company’s imprint was left on infrastructure projects such as the development of Liberty State Park, Liberty Science Center, the renovation of Newark Airport International Airport, the “Spaghetti Bowl” interchange of Routes 46, 23 and 80 in Wayne, New Jersey, and multiple other highways and bridges in the Tri-State area that brought people together. In his later years, he, his brother and their families owned and ran a cattle ranch in Costa Rica, which became a rich source of togetherness and adventure.
His community and church involvement were profound: member of the President’s Advisory Committee at Seton Hall; Trustee of Caldwell College; Trustee of Delbarton School; Trustee of St. Philomena’s Church; Scoutmaster for Troop 16 in Livingston; and a member of the Livingston Planning Board, where he was affectionately known as “Let ‘Em Build Gus.” He also served on the Board of Directors of the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association, as a Trustee of CIAP of New Jersey, a board member of Summit Bancorp, and board member of Viannini, S.p.A. His honors and awards are too numerous to list.
A crowning moment in Anselmi’s journey took place in 2016, when he aided the Vatican during the Year of Mercy. He sponsored a concert for the homeless at St. Peter’s Square, led by legendary international composer Ennio Morricone, where he enjoyed live renditions from “The Mission,” which he blasted regularly from his kitchen stereo. In his private audience with the Holy Father, this titan to so many uttered humbly “I love you.”

We Love You Too.