“It’s a nice break from the everyday watching other kids run down the block, kick a ball, play with their friends,” she said. “You can tell he wishes he could do those things.”

Anthony can’t dress or feed himself like other kids his age, but looking past their daily struggle, the Alfanos make the most of trick-or-treating. Word is, Anthony always goes home with a full bag of candy, and M&Ms are his favorite.

This year, Anthony’s costume recreates the famous waiting room scene from the movie “Beetlejuice.” Dad built a mock couch around Anthony’s old wheelchair, with mannequins flanking Anthony’s seat.