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Anthony Knight Obituary

Knight, Anthony "T" Age 29, suddenly, beloved son of Mary Ellen (nee Corcoran) and Jim Knight; loving brother of Jason and Dillon Knight; devoted grandson of the late Marie (nee Diliberto) and Joseph Henry Knight, Frances Ann (nee Maes) and James Stephen Corcoran; cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. His smile, dimples and laugh are unforgettable. Tony's passion for life, sports and people are why he was admired by so many. Visitation Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park to St. Bernadette Church Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Family Lot. In lieu of flowers, donations to Anthony's family would be appreciated. Funeral Info: (708) 429-3200.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 4, 2014.
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I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Tony was an amazing person and a heartwarming friend

Dillon Leonard

October 5, 2014

Jim, Mary Ellen, Jason, and Dillon,
I was so vey sorry to hear about Tony. I will cherish the very fond memories I have of him. You were all blessed to have him for the time you did. May God bless you all through this very difficult time, Carol Danaher Knight

August 14, 2014

Dear Mary Ellen, Jim, Jason & Dillon,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God give you strength and comfort.

The Uher Family

Steve & Kathy Uher

August 10, 2014

T you will forever be missed, keep those pepsi's cold for me up there buddy!

Luke Darragh

August 8, 2014

Mary Ellen, Jim and Family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Tony. What a wonderful and sweet guy. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Gail & John Morales

August 8, 2014

Thoughts and prayers extended from my family to yours. So sorry for your loss. Tony was always so kind to everyone and carried such a positive energy. He will be missed.

Lauren Sekula

August 6, 2014

My heart goes out to your whole family and I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless!

Colleen Seiter

August 6, 2014

Im so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Jason even though we were never close if there's anything I can do just let me know. Again im so sorry for your loss

Jennifer Jeka

August 6, 2014

To the Knight Family,
I am so sorry for your loss Tony was a sweet heart. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jackie Higgins

August 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss, I've never met Tony but have heard nothing but amazing things about him from so many people in the community. He seemed like a guy that would put a smile on your face when he walked in the room. I am so sorry he was taken from you too soon but I know there are so many fond memories that you can look back on and smile.

August 6, 2014

Jimmy and Mary Ellen, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. Everyone loved Tony and you should take comfort in that. We will say a prayer for you and your family.

Jim and Nancy Keaty

August 6, 2014

Jim, Mary Ellen and family. I am blessed to have witnessed Tony's smile and friendliness everytime I saw him at Jewel. We now have another angel in heaven; my deepest sympathy for your broken hearts. Fondly, Cindy Gentile

August 6, 2014

Dear Mary Ellen, Jimmy & family please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved son, you are all in my thoughts & prayers. Joan Lee Richardson

August 6, 2014

Mary Ellen and Family,
The love we have for those we have lost goes on forever. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Tony. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Cindy Bennecke

August 6, 2014

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I am not sure if you remember us ..we are friends of Jan & Tim and our hearts go out to you. May God help you through this time.

Don & Sandy Barnes

August 6, 2014

Dear Anthony Family,
I want offer my condolences on the passing of Tony. Tony was a great friend who was always positive. I remember football practice at Evergreen Park High school and positive attitude and enthusiasm when the football team would go on a road trip. May God watch over all of you as you grief the lost of Tony. May Eternal rest grant onto Tony. I am had the honor to know Tony at EPCHS as Friend and teammate on the football team.

James Litak

August 5, 2014

Dear Knight Family,

May God watch over you in this difficult time of grief. May Tony rest in God's hands.

Sincerely,

Richard Litak

Richard Litak

August 5, 2014

I am so sorry on the loss of your son and brother Tony. God has another angel. He truly is that! All our prayers for God to give you all strength in this most difficult time. He was really a sweet young man. May God bless you all!

The Pace Family

August 5, 2014

Mary Ellen,i am very sorry for your loss.I will pray for your son.John Banys.

August 5, 2014

Anthony's Family
My heart just sank when I heard that tony had passed. I only met him a few times but will forever remember
his SMILE! He was one of the
sweetest people I have ever met.
I am friends with kathy her stories of family parties or pictures always had tony included an could brighten anyones day.
Tony you are truly an angel an will be forever In our hearts!

Lisa Mulligan

August 5, 2014

Tony will shine bright in the sky every evening and every morning.. My heart aches for you. Cheryl McConnell Mularz

August 5, 2014

My heart goes out to the knight family. Lots of love and prayers sent.your way

victoria Espinosa

August 5, 2014

I have nothing but great memories of Tony. Especially playing football out in front of the house, Nintendo, just being a kid . You were always my first pick. You will be missed by many Tony.

Dan Bylina

August 5, 2014

Miss u brother.

Brad Gessert

August 5, 2014

I love you guys so much tony was like a brother to me we all grew up togetherso sorry for your lost Mary Ellen Jim Jason and Dylan he won't be forgotten he's changed the lives in so many people lifes in so many different way he always had a way to make people laugh and forget about their problems that what I love about him he always positive nothing ever bothers him except if his Bulls Blackhawks are bears or white socks we're losing T knight you will always have a special place in my heart love and miss you man see you on the other side sincerely Brad Gessert

brad Gessert

August 5, 2014

Mary, Jim, Jason, and Dillon, I am going to miss Tony's smiling face so much. I will miss pulling up in front of my Gram's house and looking to see if Tony was walking towards me with arms extended for a big hug. I can't stand grocery shopping, but whenever I went to Jewel I would get a big hug from my buddy Tony and it made it easy to go in and shop knowing I'll get a smile and a "see you later Jen!" on the way out. I have such happy memories of going to my Grandma's house and playing on the block with Tony. Your family is in my prayers and Tony will surely be missed by all.

Jen Bonen

August 5, 2014

So Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with Tony and your family.Why does the good always die so young.

Rich & Patricia McConnell

August 5, 2014

Anthony's Family,
We the Employees at Prospect Federal Savings Bank next door to the Jewel where Anthony worked wish to convey our Deepest Sympathy! Anthony and his friendly greetings were always such a welcome as we entered the store. He was always so pleasant and cheery. God bless!

Prospect Federal Savings Bank

August 5, 2014

Dear Jim, Mary Ellen, Jason,& Dillon
For the loss of your dear son and brother Tony, we send our heartfelt condolences and support to you and your family through this tough time. We pray to the Lord to give all the strength your family needs at this time. Tony will be greatly missed but will live on in our fond memories of him forever.

The Cypser Family

August 5, 2014

So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with Him and your family.

Michael Stefancic

August 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Knight family. Tony will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joann Polzin

August 5, 2014

Jim, Mary Ellen, Jason and Dillon, I am profoundly sorry for you loss. The boys and I have such fond memories of our baseball summers with Tony. He will be greatly missed. Your entire family will remain in our prayers.

Irene Yuska

August 5, 2014

Dear Jim, Mary Ellen, Jason and Dillon

So very sorry for the loss of your dearest angel Tony. I can only wish you much love and comfort during this sad time. You are a very loving family. Cherish all your wonderful happy memories forever. I know I do.
When god pushes you to the edge of difficulty. Trust him fully because two things can happen. Either he'll catch you when you fall or he will teach you how to fly. Fondly, Barb Regan

August 4, 2014

Dear Knight Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you today and always, as you experience this most difficult loss. Whenever I saw Tony, he put a smile on my face..that's how I'll remember him. Smerz Family

Debra Smerz

August 4, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Evelyn Avalos

August 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Knight family. Football games at Evergreen Park High School will never be the same without Tony cheering on his Mustangs, but first giving hugs to everyone he knew. I will always have fond memories of our Tony. Our prayers are with you.

Linda Konley

August 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Not sure if you remember me. I was a pastoral associate at St. Bernadette, and I remember you, Mary Ellen. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God give you strength and consolation.

Jean Mowbray

August 4, 2014

My family and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your darling son. My daughter Cate remembers working at the Jewel with Anthony when she was in high school and giving him rides home after work. She said he was a sweetheart. We will pray for you to find comfort in remembering his wonderful life. Jim & Joyce O'Brien

Joyce O'Brien

August 4, 2014

Dear Mary Ellen, Jim, Jason, and Dillon,
Words can not express my deepest sympathy over your loss of Tony. He brought a ray of sunshine where ever he went.

The Goodman

August 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to each of you - your family and our community have lost a bright, smiling, and enthusiastic person. We are so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss.
Jim, Karen, Mike, and Joe Ward

August 4, 2014

Jim, Mar, Dillon and Jason: We are heartbroken on T's passing. He was such a gentle soul and will be sorely missed. May god keep watch over you.

The Hooker Family

August 4, 2014

Dear Jimmy, Mary Ellen, Dillon and Jason,
Bill and I are so truly sorry for your loss. We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Bill and Judy Krueger

August 4, 2014

I will miss talking to him at all the EP football games. Our deepest sympathy the Trzeciak family.

Ray Trzeciak

August 4, 2014

I am very saddened for the Knight family.

Nick Capizzano

August 4, 2014

Our hearts are broken. We are so sorry. God has a special angel. Fly high Tony. RIP. Love to all. Lynch Family. Evergreen Park

August 4, 2014

Our family will miss seeing Tony up at EPAA & all around EP. May God bless your family in this dark hour.
The Gertonsons

August 4, 2014

We are deeply saddened to hear about Tony. We will miss talking to him at Jewel and seeing his smiling face. Our deepest sympathy!

Debbie and Steve Kelecich

August 4, 2014

Mary Ellen & Jim, I am so very sorry at the loss of your son. My prays will be with you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary Rita (kelly) Ryder

August 4, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lana & Jim Hansen

August 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tony. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the memory of his life keep you strong.

Hillhouse Family

August 4, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Tony will be missed very much in the neighborhood. Our prayers are with your family. THE Gurrister Family

August 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family during this time.

Susan Danylik

August 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of smiling Tony, he was always sunshine. Prayers for all of you at this difficult time,
Love The Gannon family

August 4, 2014

Dearest Mary Ellen, Jimmy, Dillon, Jason and the entire Knight and extended Family, words cannot express my sorrow and grieve for your loss. Tony was a sweetheart and not just a buddy, he was famigila to me. I will miss T. My deepest condolences and love. Unc Phil

Phil LaDuca

August 4, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Pace

August 4, 2014

To the Knight Family,
Our DEEPEST Sympathy on the loss of your beloved Tony. Heaven has gained another angel. God will give you strength.
Anything you need, we are here for you.
Jack Kenny & Michele Kuleszewicz

August 4, 2014

Many prayers are with you..Tony will light up the sky every nite and morning. xoxo

August 4, 2014

Dear Jim and Mary Ellen,

The news of Anthony's loss is heartbreaking. Please know that my Family and I are thinking of you, and that there is boundless love and prayers being offered for you and your family.

Patricia Young-McConnell

August 4, 2014

Be kind and gentle with yourselves. I am so sorry for the loss of this special child, brother and friend.

Liz McK

August 4, 2014

TONY WAS SUCH A NICE NEIGHBOR. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND SOMETHING NICE TO SAY. WE WILL MISS YOU TONY. EILEEN AND MIKE

EILEEN AND MIKE HARRINGTON

August 4, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your son and brother. You have friends in places you will never know thinking of you and praying for you in this time of sorrow.
Please know you do not walk alone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim Hughes

August 4, 2014

Wishing you healing for your heartbreak.

Delia Tetelman

August 3, 2014

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