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Anthony Marine Obituary
Anthony Marine Jr., age 61, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Anthony is survived by his loving family, his wife, Vivian, nee Strid, Marine; children, Anthony Scott Marine and Julie (Keith) Blecker; brother, Nicholas (Michelle) Marine; brother-in-law of Kip (Amy) Wilson and Bruce (Margie) Wilson, Janet (Gary) McNeil, Karen Hamer and Bonnie (Tom) Nelson; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; and beloved companions, Webster and Smokey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Grace, nee Reel, Marine. Anthony was a machine repairman for Electro-Motive, a division of General Motors in LaGrange and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way (corner of LaGrange Rd., south of Lincoln Hwy.), Frankfort, IL, 60423 on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 from 3 to 9 p.m., with Military Honors and Eulogies at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to P.A.W.S. Tinley Park or Ingalls Hospice, Harvey would be appreciated. For information, 815-806-2225 .
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Caitlin Wilson
May 22, 2008
My Uncle Tony was the BEST! He knew how to cheer you up and make you laugh till start crying. I will always remember my Uncle Tony forever. Aunt Viv, Uncle Tony, Margie, Bruce, and I would always go to breakfast every Sunday. Those are the memories I have and also of the parties. He was a true hero not only did he serve his country but he served his family by being the funniest and keeping our dreams and hopes up. He and my dad, Bruce would always look for each other at the parties. Uncle Tony was my dad's greatest friend and will always be. I didn't think of him as just an uncle but as a second father!! I thank him for everything fun in my life. I just hope that he is partying up in heaven!
Brian & Trinette Lane
November 18, 2007
Our family will always remember Tony for his great humor and warm smile. Tony and Vivian always took time out of their days when they heard "the girls" were in town visiting. We are so thankful to have known Tony and to have been included in Tony & Vivian's family.
To my sister in law, Julie and my brother, Keith - our thoughts and prayers are with you and we too will deeply miss your Dad.
Brian, Trinette (Blecker), Katie, Emily, Brianna and Lauren Lane
Tom and Chris Blecker
November 18, 2007
The Blecker family has been touched in a very special way by Tony Marine, Jr. We will miss his presence and his humor. He always managed to make us laugh even at the most unexpected times.
For our son especially, we are thankful that Tony brought a strong relationship of what one might consider a "second father" - beyond what the term "father-in-law" carries.
Tony's bravery could not go un-noticed by anyone who knew him, and that bravery continued to bring him the strength he needed for his courageous battle with cancer.
We will miss him and will always celebrate his life and that we were a small part of his world.
Shawn McNeil
November 18, 2007
My Uncle Tony wasn't just my uncle, he was my friend. I know that he loved me and every other member of our family with every ounce of his being. The things that I will remember about "Big" Tony was his ability to become a child again, whenever he was around children, especially during a water battle at a family barbeque, his green Plymouth, his love for every animal, Misty comes to my mind right now. Our family is hurting right now and the loss of Uncle Tony will always be felt, but I know that he would want us to take care of each other and his beautiful Vivian, and he knows that we will. I love you Uncle Tony!
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