SESSER – Anthony “Tony” Gerdgen Jr., 95, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Mount Vernon Health Care.
Tony was born in Yukon, Penn., to Anthony Gerdgen and Barbara (Ivanovick) Gergden. He was a factory worker and member of Sesser VFW and St. Mary Catholic Church in Sesser. He was also an Army veteran of World War II and of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He is survived by two nephews, Ron and Donna Perjenski of Mount Vernon, and Tom and Shirley Perjenski of Waltonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Perjenski and Barbara Comazzi. Also preceding him in death was two brothers, George Gerdgen and an infant brother.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Wednesday, Jan. 9, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sesser, with Father Peter Balili officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements.
For more information visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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