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Anthony Ernst Obituary
CLINTON - Anthony W. "Bud" Ernst, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Sterling Village after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marlene (Freitag) Ernst; their children & spouses, Heidi J. Hoag & Mark; A. Michael Ernst & Christiana; all of Clinton; Steven R. Ernst & Jeanine of Tampa, FL. He leaves his siblings & spouses, Betty Ann Hawkins & Nat of Lancaster; Sandra Schartner of Bolton; Pamela Innamorati & Kenneth; and Patricia Cravedi, all of Clinton; grandchildren, Alfredo, Federico, Emma, Shelby Quay, Vivian, and Philip Ernst, Tava, and Nina Hoag; numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Bud was born in Clinton to the late Anthony & Ann (Matthews) Ernst. He was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1949 where he excelled in athletics for the Gaels varsity football and baseball teams. He signed to compete professionally with the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball organization and also played semi-pro football for many years. Bud proudly served our nation in the United States Army combat infantry during the Korean War. He returned home safely and began his career as a car salesman, working with Philbin Chevrolet, Donahue Chevrolet, and later Cipolla Ford, from where he ultimately retired. Mr. Ernst was a member of St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish and held membership with the Clinton Turn Verein. As a lifelong sports fanatic, Bud was well known for his tailgating and devotion to cheer for his sons as they together played for the Harvard University Football Team. He enjoyed skiing in the winter and summers at Boar's Head, Bare Hill, and Salisbury Beach. Bud will be dearly missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Liturgy of the Word Service held at 10AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will follow in Reservoir Pines Cemetery, Clinton. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 4 until 7PM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Anthony "Bud" Ernst, Jr. to either: Turner Hall Gymnastics Program, 60 Branch St., Clinton, MA 01510, or to Alzheimer's Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Online condolences may be placed at
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Mark Devaney
April 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Ernst family.
Mark Benno
April 17, 2014
To Steve and Jeanine and the kids, we love you and our prayers are with you, our dear friends. To the rest of the Ernst family, we feel like we know you through wonderful stories. To all, we wish you peace through Christ and the connected happiness that comes from recounting your lives together.
Priscilla (Stedman) Lockney
April 17, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Remembering many good memories!
Ed Mitchell Suzan Ross
April 16, 2014
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer, that God above will comfort you and ease the loss you bear.
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John Rugg
April 16, 2014
To the Ernst Family, Very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. I worked with Bud at Philbins for a few years. He was a mentor and a friend. Loved his humor,stories, his love for a good manhatten and love of family. Enjoyed sharing time at the lake and following the boys sports and the his excursions to Bowling Green.
Rest in peace.
John A. Rugg
Don Steele
April 16, 2014
My heart felt condolences to the family. Thank you for your service to this country. I still have many fond memories of the Sunday ski trips with you and Heidi.
Chris Vincent
April 16, 2014
Rest in peace Uncle Buddy. May you all find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have.
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
April 16, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
April 15, 2014
Buddy, may you rest in peace. You were a great friend and truly one of the nicest people I have known. I never heard anything but compliments whenever your name was mentioned. Paul Lowe
April 15, 2014
Dear Marlene , Heidi, Mike & Steve,
You have been a tremendous part of my life and wonderfuful childhood memories of Buddy. I loved him, as I loved you. We grew up together and share a lot of great memories that have carried me through life. Much like the "Sand lot" and playing football in the back yard till dark....which gave us an insight to his two boys futures. He was a wonderful person and turned me onto downhill skiing. He'd laugh at us watching the Wizard of Oz every year after gymnastics at the old Turner Hall.have nothing but great words for him! Love him & miss him.
Pam DiMeco
Marion Kilcoyne
April 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Ernst Family.
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