Emery V. Anthony
Emery V. Anthony passed away on January 14th, 2014.
He was born July 2nd, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to Anna R. and Balint S. Anthony. He graduated from St. Catherine of Sienna grade school and Arsenal Technical High School. While in school, he worked part time for Emrich Schmid Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Company. After High School, he joined the Allison division of General Motors as a Machine Operator.
In 1942 he joined the Army Air Corps. He graduated from Boeing School of Aeronautics, the Lockheed P-38 Aircraft Specialist School and the Air Service Command Engine Specialist School.
While serving in California, he met many entertainment personalities, such as Mary Pickford, Norma Shearer, Orson Welles, Olivia DeHaviland, Cecil B. DeMille and many others. He was especially proud of having had a private dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Berlin.
He was sent to the South Pacific, where he served in New Guinea, the Philippine Islands and Japan as a Crew Chief. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, and after serving four years, was discharged in 1946.
Returning to Indianapolis he worked for Wm. H. Block Co department store. He then returned to the Allison division of GMI as a machine operator. He was a Job Setter, Production Foreman, Methods Engineer, and Supervisor of Methods Engineering. When he retired after 38 years, he was General Supervisor of Industrial Engineering.
He attended Butler University, Indiana University and was a graduate of Purdue University.
During his work years he was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Barnabas Catholic Church and he was a Junior Achievement Advisor. After retiring, he and his wife, Betty, moved to Florida.
They traveled extensively. His military and civilian travels covered three quarters of the world at the equator, from New Guinea to East Africa. With his wife Betty, he produced and presented multi-media shows of their travels. His hobbies were photography, chess and Egyptology.
After 25 years in Florida they returned home to Indianapolis to be near their daughter Deborah and their grandchildren. He is survived by: his wife, Betty; two daughters, Deborah Anthony Wright and Charissa Tyler; and four granddaughters, Hannah, Madeline and Lucy Wright and Carrie Tyler.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 20 at Leppert Mortuary - Nora . The Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Contributions to Little Sisters of the Poor and the St. Paul Hermitage, Beech Grove.
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Sponsored by Deborah Anthony Wright.
Miss you everyday Daddy. You would be so proud of your 6 great grandchildren. Madeline has a little beauty Annie Emery, named after you. Mom always says you would be so crazy for the kids. I miss you so much. I know you are with Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Joe and of course Skippy in Jesus arms. Love you forever Daddy❤
Deborah Wright
November 24, 2019
Miss you more than ever Daddy. Nicholas Anthony is here- wish you could hold him. I love you always,
Deb
Deborah Wright
January 9, 2016
Seems like you were just here and yet it seems like I've been missing you forever.Wish you were here to be with us and the triplets and Isaiah; I know you met the triplets on their way here and helped them get here safely. You would be so proud!!! Isaiah wants a picture with Pop Pop of his own for his room.
I watched all the Notre Dame games with you, which you know---miss watching football with you. Miss you SO MUCH DADDY,
Love Always,Deb
Deborah
January 12, 2015
Missing you everyday…Deb
May 16, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Debbie. Prayers are with you and your family. ??
Donna Nahmias
January 24, 2014
What a wonderful man. I have such fine memories of you and your house on Palmetto. I loved the good ole days. Heavenly blessing to you and your family. Much Love, JoAnn Neu Dawson
JoAnn Neu Dawson
January 20, 2014
I miss you Daddy
Love Deb xoxo xoxo
January 18, 2014
You'll always be with us :)…always
January 17, 2014
I love you Pop-pop! Tell them a joke in heaven for me! :D
Lucy Anthony
January 17, 2014
I love you Pop! Sleep well
Madeline Anthony
January 17, 2014
MR. ANTHONY WAS A WONDERFUL JOKE TELLER!!!AND A VERY NICE MAN.MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS TO MRS. ANTHONY AND FAMILY
FRAN SALAZAR
January 17, 2014
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