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Anthony Cerrone Obituary

Cerrone, Anthony F. Navy Veteran WWII, Served on the USS Columbia CL56, beloved husband of the late Elaine L. (nee Kelch), loving companion of Joyce Panos, loving father of John (Darlene), Mary (Pat) Klatt, and Daniel Cerrone, cherished grandfather of Sean Klatt, Brianne (Giuseppe) Di Prizio, Kelly and Jessica Cerrone, dearest brother of the late Louis (Normalie) Cerrone, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews, devoted friend to all four legged animals. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:00 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 West 79th St., Burbank, IL 60459 to St Albert the Great Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the University of South Carolina Education Foundation CL56 Memorial Fund, Suite 736, 1600 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29208 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878 773-582-4400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2010.

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Brenda Seckman

July 10, 2010

Mary,Dan,John, and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Papa, I truly loved him and your mother and I am sorry I didn,t get to see him when he was in Branson, and he wanted to see me . Love and prayers to all of you.
Brenda Seckman

krristy cerrone-Johnson

June 24, 2010

I am so sorry we just found out about papa, or we would have been there for the funeral. He may have only been my step-papa but he was the only one I ever new on a dads side and never considered him or granma that. they were always on my mind and will always be in my heart

Joanne Thompson

January 30, 2010

I just heard about the passing of your father. I didn't know Tony well, but I new of him through my parents, Tony and Mary Sansone. They loved him. Now they are together again.

Pat Klatt

January 15, 2010

Thanks so much for everyone's kind words. Tony was short in stature but he was all heart. A great male influence for me my whole life. I can only hope to carry some of his principles forward and pass them on to the next generation. I'll miss his guidence and knowledge, his laugh, and his truely giving spirit..

January 14, 2010

Mary and Pat, Sorry to hear about your Dad. He passed that recipe down just in time. May God be with him and those he left behind.
Judy Foyer-Phillips

Melissa wood

January 13, 2010

Tony was a dear friend of mine who showed me true love and compassion for all. He had a great sense of humor and I will miss him terribly. My heart goes out to his family.

January 13, 2010

Denis, Cheryl, Missy,and Alisha from New Hampshire wish to express our sincere condolences to all of Tony's family. We knew him from out visits to Tippecanoe Village in Florida. He was our parent's neighbor and dear friend. He used to enjoy seeing our youngest daughter, Missy, catch geckos. He was a lot of fun. I am glad we got to spend time with him and Joyce. May God be with him.

Richard Gary

January 13, 2010

Richard & Alice Gary Crew Member of the
U S S Columbia (CL-56)
You were a Great Shipmate and you will be missed, We will meet again at the Big Reuniom

Pauline & Denis Moore

January 13, 2010

Pauline and I wish to express our sincere condolences to all of Tony's Family.He was a great guy and fun to be around,telling us Navy WW2 stories or jokes.All of us here in Tippecanoe Village FL will miss him.I took out his American Flag and His U.S. Navy flag and will fly them at Half Mast in Front of his winter home here in Florida.May God be with him.
Pauline & Denis Moore

Philip Corridon

January 12, 2010

My Prayers go out to Tony & His Family.

Tony was a great Guy and a good friend.

May He rest in peace.

Philip J. Corridon

Danny Klatt

January 12, 2010

My condolences, Tony was a wonderful guy and will be missed

January 12, 2010

My prayers are with you. May he rest in peace. With God's Blessings.
Gordana

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