Anthony F. Kemzura

1937 - 2017

Anthony F. "Tony" Kemzura, 79, a longtime resident of Easton, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born in Seredzius, Lithuania, a son of the late Steven and Antanina (Gerulaitis) Kemzura, he immigrated to the U.S. at a young age during World War II, he was raised in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School. A member of the Army National Guard for 8 years, Anthony began working in the shipping and receiving department of Knapp Shoe in Brockton. Later, he took a position as a printer with Halliday Printing, a position he held for 30 years. After retirement, he spent time doing the things he most enjoyed including landscaping, gardening, growing vegetables and fishing. An avid outdoorsman, he was an avid animal enthusiast who loved dogs. Tony is survived by his sister, Aldona Schmidt and her husband Hans of Easton; and two nephews, Erik Schmidt of Easton and Paul Schmidt and his wife Christine of Bristol, RI. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday at 10 a.m. in Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington Street (Rte. 138), Easton. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthonys memory may be sent to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton, MA 02301. For directions or condolences, www.kanefuneralhome.com.