Donald Frank ‘Sparky’ Anthony, 69, beloved husband of 38 years, to the late Carol (Walker) Anthony, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was born June 1, 1945, a son of the late Michael C. and Elvera ‘Laddie’ (Verzulli) Anthony. Sparky attended local schools, graduating from Wilcox Technical High School, class of 1963 from the electrical shop. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969 on the USS Hancock in Viet Nam during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was employed by Dan Szymaszek and Sons of Meriden, Carabetta Enterprises of Meriden, and the City of Meriden for 25 years, in Traffic, and in the role of Electricial Inspector in the Building Department, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the American Legion, Polish Knights and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, being awarded Elk of the year in 2004. For a short time he was the owner of Sparkless Electric of Cheshire. His favorite past time was purchasing antique cars, going to car shows with friends Dan and Dan’s son Josh, showing off his 1971 7Up Convertible Mustang. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and her husband, Ken, Dona Lynn and her husband, Michael, and Deborah Leoni and her husband, Ronald; a son, Theodore Bartley; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Kenny and Brooke, Ryan and Melissa, Danielle and Kevin, Carisa, Justin and Beverly, Dana and Brian, Nichole, Ron and Katy, Samantha, Ashley, and Courtney and Joey; and nine great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Bob Kozuch, Vera and Al Luft, and Lucille and Doug Gardner; one sister-in-law, Nancy Anthony; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Judith and Ernie Creta, and Barbara and Joel Cassista; a step-sister, Phyllis Currier; many nephews-nieces; and his loving companion Diane Sequist. Two very special friends and their wives, from “The South Second Street spit fires”, Franny and his wife Sandy and their children, and Snooki and Sarah Daenekindt, and their children; and close friends Bob and Sue Curran. He was predeceased by his step-mother, Virginia Anthony, his brother, Michael Anthony; and his niece, Kristine Alexander; step-brother, Ralph Thompson. A funeral service will take place Thursday, May 28, at at 9:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Ave. Meriden. A military funeral will immediately follow at the Cheshire Street Cemetary, in Cheshire. Calling hours will be from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Antique Veterans, c/o Meriden Senior Center, 22 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06451
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