On the morning of Saturday, April 18th, 2015, well-known Canton resident, Anthony L. Liberati, 89,passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., on January 28th, 1926, he was the son of Albert and Mary (Mancuso) Liberati. Known to family and friends as Tony, he devoted 14 years to the service of our country, serving in two branches of the armed forces during two wars. From 1944 to 1947 he served with the Naval Reserves, from 1949 to 1956 he served in the regular U. S. Navy and from 1956 to 1960 he served in the U. S. Air Force. In the early 1960’s he met a girl from Roaring Branch named Barbara (Dowling) and on July 23rd, 1966 they were married. Together they raised two sons and two daughters and shared 47 years until Barbara’s passing in 2013.
Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., on January 28th, 1926, he was the son of Albert and Mary (Mancuso) Liberati. Known to family and friends as Tony, he devoted 14 years to the service of our country, serving in two branches of the armed forces during two wars. From 1944 to 1947 he served with the Naval Reserves, from 1949 to 1956 he served in the regular U. S. Navy and from 1956 to 1960 he served in the U. S. Air Force. In the early 1960’s he met a girl from Roaring Branch named Barbara (Dowling) and on July 23rd, 1966 they were married. Together they raised two sons and two daughters and shared 47 years until Barbara’s passing in 2013.
On the morning of Saturday, April 18th, 2015, well-known Canton resident, Anthony L. Liberati, 89,passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., on January 28th, 1926, he was the son of Albert and Mary (Mancuso) Liberati. Known to family and friends as Tony, he devoted 14 years to the service of our country, serving in two branches of the armed forces during two wars. From 1944 to 1947 he served with the Naval Reserves, from 1949 to 1956 he served in the regular U. S. Navy and from 1956 to 1960 he served in the U. S. Air Force. In the early 1960’s he met a girl from Roaring Branch named Barbara (Dowling) and on July 23rd, 1966 they were married. Together they raised two sons and two daughters and shared 47 years until Barbara’s passing in 2013.
In civilian life Tony had been employed by the Pepsi Cola Co. and Wire Rope Co., both in Williamsport, as well as the former Swayze Folding Box Co. and the former Schrader-Bellows Air Valve Co., both in Canton. However, Tony chose to pursue an occupation that would make better use of his skills as a “people person.” He took a course in mixology and became a bartender, serving at Canton area taverns such as The Park Hotel, The Lion’s Den, Outside Inn and Wheeler’s. Eventually he became a restauranteur, owning and operating several Canton eating establishments such as The Chuck Wagon on Sullivan Street, Tony’s Pizza on Troy Street and Mick’s Place on Lycoming Street. There, he mingled with his patrons, connecting with them one-on-one. Tony was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed the company of family and friends.
Surviving are sons, Scott Liberati (& Ann Wiley), Mainesburg, PA., Anthony Liberati,II, Canton; daughters Lisa Liberati, Canton, Micky (& Mark) Spencer, Granville Summit; sister Ruth Thompson, Burlington, VT; grandchildren Michael Liberati, Mainesburg, Dustin (& Michelle) Pepper, Somers’ Point, NJ, Brandon Wilcox, Canton, Shantel Spencer and Marissa Spencer, both of Granville Summit; great-grandchildren Emily and Dylan Liberati of FL, Landon & Laela Pepper of NJ, Lilly Wilcox, Canton; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, grandson Dylan Liberati, brother-in-law John Dowling, sisters Irene Keller and Phoebe Eddinger, brothers Alfred and Calvin Liberati and parents Albert and Mary Liberati.
Visitation will be 12 to 2 pm April 25th at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton. Service will follow at 2 o’clock with Pastor Jerry Schmidt officiating.
Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.
(morseandkleesefuneralhomr.com)
Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., on January 28th, 1926, he was the son of Albert and Mary (Mancuso) Liberati. Known to family and friends as Tony, he devoted 14 years to the service of our country, serving in two branches of the armed forces during two wars. From 1944 to 1947 he served with the Naval Reserves, from 1949 to 1956 he served in the regular U. S. Navy and from 1956 to 1960 he served in the U. S. Air Force. In the early 1960’s he met a girl from Roaring Branch named Barbara (Dowling) and on July 23rd, 1966 they were married. Together they raised two sons and two daughters and shared 47 years until Barbara’s passing in 2013.
In civilian life Tony had been employed by the Pepsi Cola Co. and Wire Rope Co., both in Williamsport, as well as the former Swayze Folding Box Co. and the former Schrader-Bellows Air Valve Co., both in Canton. However, Tony chose to pursue an occupation that would make better use of his skills as a “people person.” He took a course in mixology and became a bartender, serving at Canton area taverns such as The Park Hotel, The Lion’s Den, Outside Inn and Wheeler’s. Eventually he became a restauranteur, owning and operating several Canton eating establishments such as The Chuck Wagon on Sullivan Street, Tony’s Pizza on Troy Street and Mick’s Place on Lycoming Street. There, he mingled with his patrons, connecting with them one-on-one. Tony was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed the company of family and friends.
Surviving are sons, Scott Liberati (& Ann Wiley), Mainesburg, PA., Anthony Liberati,II, Canton; daughters Lisa Liberati, Canton, Micky (& Mark) Spencer, Granville Summit; sister Ruth Thompson, Burlington, VT; grandchildren Michael Liberati, Mainesburg, Dustin (& Michelle) Pepper, Somers’ Point, NJ, Brandon Wilcox, Canton, Shantel Spencer and Marissa Spencer, both of Granville Summit; great-grandchildren Emily and Dylan Liberati of FL, Landon & Laela Pepper of NJ, Lilly Wilcox, Canton; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, grandson Dylan Liberati, brother-in-law John Dowling, sisters Irene Keller and Phoebe Eddinger, brothers Alfred and Calvin Liberati and parents Albert and Mary Liberati.
Visitation will be 12 to 2 pm April 25th at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton. Service will follow at 2 o’clock with Pastor Jerry Schmidt officiating.
Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.
(morseandkleesefuneralhomr.com)
