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1930
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2015
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Anthony Marzella Obituary
Anthony was born March 24, 1930 in Ridgway, the son of the late Ben and Jennie (DeMucci) Marzella.
He resided in Ridgway his entire life with the past three years being at Ridgmont Assisted Living. Previously, he had resided at 307 Alpine St. for over 50 years.
He married Alvera (Molly) Casiani on July 22, 1950 at Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg.
Anthony worked at the Elliott Company in Ridgway until it closed in the early 1960s. He then went to Dunwoody Baking School in Minneapolis, Minn.
After graduating, he opened and co-owned the St. Marys Bakery.
In 1975, he opened Hoochie's Laundromat and Carwash in Ridgway, and in 1979, he opened Benje's Bakery and Restaurant, also in Ridgway.
He retired in 1991.
He is survived by two sons, Ben (Karen) and Jeff (Sonya) Marzella, both of Ridgway; a daughter, Becky (Peter) Detsch of St. Marys; his grandchildren, Jenna (Bill) MacDonald, and Joshua (Lindsey) Marzella; his great-grandchildren, Kiptyn MacDonald, Kinslee MacDonald and Antonio Marzella; his step-grandchildren, Jim Wilson, John Wilson and Jennifer (Jim) Chittester; a brother, Jim (Esther) Marzella of Ridgway; and his sisters, Lena DeStefano of Covina, Calif., Lucy (Jim) Ferraine of Johnsonburg and Violet (Anthony) Nanula of Lewistown, N.Y.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Molly in 2002; a great-granddaughter, Tessa Jean MacDonald in 2008; four sisters, Edith Carlson, Mary Jacobs, Pauline Gapinski and Anne Denike; and four brothers, Joseph, Albert, Johnny and Frankie Marzella.
A private service for Anthony (Tony) Marzella will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
Donations may be made to Ridgmont Helping Hands Auxiliary or to the Community Nurses, Inc. Hospice Program.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home, 136 Center St., Ridgway.
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FRANK(CHICK) & JO QUATTRONE,JR.
April 1, 2015
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY & PRAYERS TO ALL OF TONY'S FAMILY...
March 26, 2015
tony we will miss you rest in peace ted and Jeannie and bandit oertly
Barb Kervin
March 25, 2015
May your memories carry you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Caitlin Uplinger
March 25, 2015
Anthony was a good man. He was a pleasant man to work with while I worked at Ridgmont Assisted Living Facility. Anthony was a character, always knew how to make you laugh at any times, you never knew what to expect with Anthony. Anthony impacted so many lives in such a positive way. He will always be remembered for his charisma, his wonderful smile and laugh, and singing those songs while up at Ridgmont. He loved his family and hunting. Tony will be greatly missed. It was a privilege and honor to get to work with Anthony "Tony" during my time at Ridgmont.
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