Anthony J. Kerin

Anthony J. Kerin, 78, of Derry Twp., died October 24, 2017 while in Montana. He was born November 19, 1938 in Derry Twp., the son of the late George and Nellie (Willforth) Kerin. Prior to retirement Anthony worked at ICI and Angles Inc.. He was a military veteran of the United States Army National Guard having 34 years of service. Anthony was a life time member of the NRA and PRPA and a member of PA and Westmoreland Archeological Societies and the Rocky Mountain Elk Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, woodworking, and gardening. In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his wife Helen (Beeman) Kerin in 1997, one brother George Kerin, and one sister Mary Strong. Anthony is survived by his three sons David Kerin and wife Bianca of Indiana, Mark Kerin and wife Karen of Hillside, and Roger Kerin and wife Cheryl of Derry; one daughter Toni Dimatteo and husband Norman of Gray Station; one sister Rose Spatola of Bridgeton, NJ; 8 grandchildren Nicole, Kevin, Andrew and wife Ashley, Danielle and husband Colton, Derek, Kyle, David, and John; 3 great grandchildren Brooklyn, Jordon, and Connor, nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends for Anthony’s Life Celebration 5-8PM Sunday October 29, 2017 in the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA 724-694-8331. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home 12:30PM Monday October 30, 2017 with the Pastor James Henigin officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Blairsville Military Service Group will conduct Military Honors at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org . Online condolences may be made to www.merlinfuneralhome.com.

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