ANTHONY D. MITHELAVAGE

Tony Mithelavage fought the most valiant battle against cancer, on November 26, 2013, but he is now humbly kneeling before Our Lord. Tony is well known for his life-long list of bowling achievements; his life- long career in information Technology, and his love for sports cars. As a 15-year old, Tony received continuous recognition for his bowling skills, including 12 weeks on the Junior Bowling Championship TV series, averaging over 200 during that span. In the late '60's and early '70's, Tony established himself as one of the most accomplished bowlers in the Kansas City area. He has 19 perfect 300 games, several 800 series and a lifetime average of 210. Tony graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1961 at the age of 16. He attended Rockhurst College and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. For over 50 years, Tony worked in the IT field. He retired this past year from his last employer, Meyer Companies, headquartered in Lee's Summit. Tony has always had great enthusiasm for sports cars, especially the Datsun / Nissan Z-Car line. Tony is a founding member of the nationally recognized Heart of America Z Car Club. He is generally considered to be the person who made it what it is today. Tony is a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Independence and is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony V. (Tony Sr.) and Anna (Pauline) Mithelavage and his nephew, Jeffery Still. He is survived by his new bride Connie Mithelavage of Independence; his sister Cathy Savlin of Independence; his sister Phyllis Still (Frank) of St. Joseph; his brother Mick Mithelavage (Anna) of Lee's Summit; his brother John Mithelavage of Kansas City; his former spouse Loreta Mithelavage of Grandview; dozens of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Donations to Catholic Charities please. (www.catholiccharities- kcsj.org) Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, at Carson-Speaks Funeral Home at 1501 West Lexington, Independence. Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 2, at St. Mark's Catholic Church at 3736 S. Lee's Summit Road in Independence, (816- 373-2600). Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Special note to Z-Car owners: We expect you to show up in style. On line condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)