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Anthony Schiavone Obituary
Anthony L. Schiavone Sr., 80, of Center Valley, died Jan. 23, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of Eleanor F. (Witkowski) Schiavone. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in July 2010. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Julius and Rachael (Martino) Schiavone. He was a draftsman checker for Mack Trucks, Inc., World Headquarters, Allentown for 35 years retiring in 1987. An excellent musician he was a member of Lehigh Valley Musicians Association and played in the Catasauqua Band. He also was a member the Knights of Columbus and Mack Trucks softball league. He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict, serving as a screaming eagle in the 101st airborne division. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Limeport. Survivors: Loving Wife; Son, Anthony L. Schiavone, Jr. and wife Kathleen of Catasauqua; Daughters, Carol wife of Larry Rikli of Emmaus, Susan Schiavone at home; Grandchildren, Corine, Braden, Hilary, and Heidi. Services: Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Jan 28, 2011 at 10 a.m.in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5050 St. Joseph Road, Limeport. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Limeport. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: May be made to the American Lung Association of the Valley, 2121 City Line Road,Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Scott Souders
February 20, 2011
To Mrs. Schiavone, Tony Jr., Carol, and Sue:
I want to extend my condolences to each of you over your recent loss. I never had the pleasure to meet Mrs. Schiavone or Carol, but I worked with Tony Sr., Tony Jr., and Sue at Ess-Bee Knitwear a long time ago.
I lost touch with Tony after I left there, but I always thought of him and his family over the years and how they were doing. He would drive me to work every evening because at that time I didn’t have a car.
He was my boss on evening shift and was wonderful to work for. One thing I liked about him was his common sense and the ability to work and have fun at the same time. He had a great sense of humor, especially looking back now and realizing what kind of man and father he was.
He was very humble and soft spoken even though there were times he would joke around act like he knew everything. I knew he was a drafter-checker, but never knew he was an accomplished musician or was a Screaming Eagle. As I look back, I could really see Tony in his son. I can say a lot of things about Tony Jr. and Sue and how much I enjoyed knowing/working with them.
I guess I can see the real impact he must have made on his family and how much he really loved you all.
I’m sure you have wonderful memories. God Bless you all everyday and in every way!
Thanks for sharing his life.
Your Friend,
Scott Souders
February 9, 2011
I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PASSING OF TONY. I PLAYED IN THE CATASAUQUA BAND WITH HIM FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS. IMUST HAVE MISSED THE OBITUARY IN THE MORNING CALL. WE WILL MISS TONY AT REHEARSAL AND ON BAND JOBS.
WAYNE NOTTLE
February 1, 2011
Dear Schiavone Family....so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father and loving husband...my deepest sympathy and love always
Carol L Gallagher
January 31, 2011
Dear Eleanor, Sue, and family,
We will miss Tony very much-- he was always so friendly and ready to help. He welcomed us to the neighborhood when we arrived 17 years ago and got us out of some jams with his trusty snowblower. When he and Rudy worked on our mailbox, it was a real pleasure.
We will remember him as a friend with great fondness.
Rudy and Jean Soderlund
Pat Romig
January 29, 2011
Dear Mrs. Schiavone, Tony, Carol and Sue,
We send our Sincere Sympathy and Prayers your way and hope they ease your pain just a little. I believe that when the GOOD LORD takes our LOVED ONE away, we are truly blessed by GOD for letting our LOVED ONE be a SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL that will help guide us through our lives safely. Cherish the LOVE AND HAPPY MEMORIES that you have shared. We have been blessed with a Brain that keeps those memories safe and a HEART full of LOVE and no one can ever take that away from you. Take care of yourselves and each other and may GOD BLESS YOU, Your Loved Ones, Family, and Friends. Sincerely with LOVE----Pat Romig and Family
Jillian Wilmott
January 29, 2011
Tony, Kathy, Hilary and Heidi,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. May the good memories help you through this difficult time.
January 27, 2011
Dear Eleanor and family...so sorry to hear about Tony's passing...he was always one of the "good guys"...my sincerest condolences to you all...regards...Jim Craig (Florida)
January 27, 2011
Eleanor and family, sorry to hear about your loss. Doris Geisler,Dennis
January 27, 2011
Sue, Carol, Tony, and your Mom, sorry about the loss of your dad. Take care all.
Joan Helverson
George and Becky Kelley
January 27, 2011
Eleanor, We were so sorry to hear about Tony. We were glad that Carol called us and gave us the sad news. We'll always remember the great times we had at the Holiday Inn in Bathlehem where we danced all night and laughed. Our sympathy to you Eleanor and also to Carol, Sue and Tony.
Rich & Cheryl Bold
January 26, 2011
Dear Eleanor and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We have wonderful memories of our times together on Saucon Ave.
Molly Greiner
January 26, 2011
Sue, Carol and family,
Thinking of you, and wishing you peace within yourselves at this time.
Jim Chenault
January 26, 2011
Sorry to hear about your fathers passing ,please accept my condolences ,
January 26, 2011
Eleanor, I'm sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a good guy and I know you have fond memories to comfort you.
Dick Dubbs (Floral City Fl.)
Christina Manelski
January 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Kleckner
January 26, 2011
Dear Aunt Eleanor, Tony Jr., Carol and Susan, so sorry to hear about Uncle Tony. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Sandi (Schiavone), Joel and J.D. Kleckner
January 26, 2011
We are very sorry to hear about Tony's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Ethel & Karen Schiavone
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