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Richard Anthony Obituary
Born in Allentown, he was one of 8 children of the late Rudolph Anthony and Aurelia (Fiedler) Seifert. Dick was a 1957 graduate of William Allen High School. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Dick was a roofer for the Local 30 Union for more than 30 years. He attended St. Paul's R.C. Church in Allentown. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman who spend many years visiting Potter County with his son. He enjoyed gardening, canning and doing anything outdoors. Dick was also a lifetime member of the NRA.
Survivors: Daughter, Gail M. Bissey and her fiancé James Falatko of Salisbury Township; son, Richard William Anthony, Jr. of New Tripoli; sister, Hilda Seifert of Palmerton; 2 granddaughters, Amanda Bissey (Alex Jacob) and Hannah Anthony; 2 great-granddaughters, Ava and Addison. Dick was preceded in death by a daughter Carol Ann Anthony.
Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown. A viewing for relatives and friends will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Mark's Cemetery, Allentown.
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Ralie Kubat
January 23, 2024
The last of the Anthony brothers to be put to rest. We were all blessed to be part of such a great family. Many memories for all of us and much love. - Ralie
Matt Pramik
January 22, 2024
To me he was always a strong but reserved gentleman that was willing to help you with anything. An all around good man.
Dan DeMilio
January 21, 2024
RIP -
Dan
Roxanne & Tony DeMilio
January 20, 2024
Rick, our thoughts and prayers to go out to you and your family.
Mike Keller
January 20, 2024
My condolences to all of the family I always called him Dicky He was always a pleasure to talk to and a good man RIP Dicky you were a good neighbor and friend
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
January 20, 2024
"A marine has passed away today." You have secured your final beachhead. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Paul ` Valerie Peterka
January 19, 2024
Our condolences to his family. Sorry for your loss.
Grateful
January 18, 2024
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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