Michael S. Anthony

Michael S. Anthony, 94, of Bethlehem, PA died Friday, August 31, 2012 at Alexandria Manor of Bethlehem. Born July 17, 1918 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late George J. and Mary Anne (Bruno) Anthony. He was married to Mary T. R. Anthony with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage before her passing in June 2004.

Michael worked for Bethlehem Steel retiring after 43 years of service. Michael was a very active life member of the Slovak Catholic Sokols where he served on the Supreme Physical Fitness Board, Supreme Officer Board Member, Sports Director of Assembly 78 Group 10 and was also a Honorary Supreme Officer. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a 30 year member of the American Bowling Congress and a member of the Bethlehem Hall of Fame.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Marlene Howard, wife of Edward M., daughter-in-law, Barbara Anthony, sons, James R. Anthony, husband of Gail, Thomas J. Anthony, husband of Catherine, Bernard M. Anthony, brother, George J. Anthony, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Anthony, Jr. and sisters, Mary Sopko and Helen Anthony.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 8:00-9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem.

Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Incarnation of Our Lord Parish.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
10:00 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531