Obituary of Anthony Kontozianes

Anthony Kontozianes, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was born in Akron and was a member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 35 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Anthony was a devoted husband and father. He never knew a stranger. He was an avid sports fan and historian of Cleveland sports teams, Ohio State and area high schools. He was proud of his Greek heritage and loved area concerts, dancing and traveling. He lived life to the fullest. A special thanks to the Pebble Creek Nursing Home staff for the help and kindness shown to Susie and Tony. Thank you Tony for being a joyful part of our family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Irene; sister, Mary; brother, John; and sister-in-law, Janine Oreskovich. He leaves behind his wife, Susan Kontozianes; son, John and his mother, Delores Favalon; mother-in-law, Helen Oreskovich; sisters-in-law, Dianne Kidd (Wes), Helen Hengle, Kathy Myers (Dan), Judy Maione (Don), Paula Fry (Mark), Mary Ann Williams (Ed), Franny Swailes (Buddy) and Lisa Almenar; brother-in-law, Frank Oreskovich (Coleen); and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial service will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where the family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)