Anthony Michael Vernacchio of Royersford

Anthony Michael Vernacchio of Royersford passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in Norristown, PA on October 2, 1941 to the late Michael and Josephine Vernacchio (nee Milito).

Anthony was the devoted husband of 55 years to Roseanne (nee Monastero), beloved father to Donna Roberto (David), Michael Vernacchio, Sharon Sheehan (Mike Harney), and Suzanne Wehrli (Marc) and grandfather to 10 grandchildren. Anthony is also survived by his brother, Michael Vernacchio (Carol) and his sister, Theresa Palaia (Joseph) and was a dear friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all.

Anthony exemplified dedication and hard work. He was employed by Genuardi’s Super Markets for over 40 years. Upon retirement from Genuardi’s, he worked for Tri County Transit until his official retirement in September 2016. of BF Goodrich Fire Brigade. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed watching the Reading Phillies and ice hockey, and loved Star Trek. John worked for Visteon, the former Ford Electronics, in Lansdale and BF Goodrich Tire Plant in Oaks.

Surviving with his wife of 38 years is daughter Shannon Kardick, fiancée of Andrew Davidson; sister Mary A. Kardick (widow of James Manion); and feline children Princess and Poochie.

A memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 25, 4PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Road, Royers-

Anthony will be warmly remembered for his kind and generous heart and his selfless ways. He was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan and enjoyed watching the games with his family. He loved his summer vacations with his family in Sea Isle City and also enjoyed going to the casinos.

Relatives and friends are invited to Anthony’s Life Celebration Service on Friday, November 24 from 9:00 to 10:50am followed Janet T. O’Connor fication Department and William W. Lesher, III, by his Funeral Mass at St. passed away with her Finbarr also was emage 87, a lifelong resident Teresa of Calcutta Parish family by her side on ployed by the FBI. She of Norristown, passed of Limerick, 256 Swamp Friday, November 17, was a woman of strong away on Sunday NovemPike. Interment to fol2017 at age 94. Born faith and deep love of her ber 19, 2017 at the Mennolow at Limerick Garden of May 10, 1923 in Middlefamily. She was very acnite Community at RockMemories. hill.port,PA,Janetwasthetiveandwasalife-long

Donations in Anthony’s daughter of Mary (Viclearner. Her family deHe was born in Norrismemory can be made to tor) and Francis Yascribed her as having at town, PA on February 28, American Heart Associavulla. Her husband, Finthousand points of light 1930, the son of the late tion at https://donatenow. barr M. O’Connor, Sr. for kindness, generosWilliam W. Lesher, II and heart.org passed away in 2016 afity and love. She will be Emma (Latshaw) Lesher.

Services to the family ter 69 years of marriage. missed dearly. William loved his famare entrusted to Boyd-HorJanet and Finbarr raised Relatives and friends ily, music, and relaxing rox-Givnish Life Celebratheir family in Plymouth are invited to Janet’s Life at the beach. He was a tion Home of East NorriMeeting before retiring Celebration at Epiphmember of the Verdi Band ton. To share your fondin East Norriton. any of Our Lord Church, of Norristown, and perest memories of Anthony, Janet was the loving 3050 Walton Road, Plymformed in ceremonial muplease visit www.lifecelemother of Kathleen T. outh Meeting, PA 19462 sical marches throughout bration.com . 610-277-7000 Hutton (Thomas), Finon Saturday, Novemthe greater Philadelphia barr M. O’Connor Jr. ber 25th from 9:30-10:45 area. He also enjoyed do(Mary Beth) and Mary AM followed by her Mass ing yardwork at his home Ann O’Connor and cherof Christian Burial at 11 and was featured in the ished grandfather of Erin AM. Interment will be Philadelphia Inquirer. Hutton, Sean Hutton, at Calvary Cemetery in Later in life he developed Shannon O’Connor, FinWest Conshohocken. a fondness for vintage barr M. O’Connor III and To share a thought or military aircraft. William Kevin O’Connor. She was memory of Janet, please honorably served in the the dear sister of Vincent visit www.lifecelebration. U.S. Army in Europe durYavulla (Rose), Eugene com. ing the Korean Conflict. Yavulla (Joan) and sisterFamily Services enin-law Margaret Yavulla. trusted to Boyd-Horrox

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Survivors include his four sons, Martin (& Lisa) Lesher of Telford, PA; ford. Visitation will be Saturday from 2PM to 3:45PM. A private family burial will take place at a later time.

In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to Ridge Fire Company #1, 480 Ridge Road, Spring City, PA 19475-9678.

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