Anthony P. Vinelli

Anthony P. "Tony" Vinelli, 91, formerly of 521 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away, Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born April 9, 1933, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Placentino) Vinelli. He was a 1951 graduate from Bradford High School.

Tony was employed at Bovaird & Sefang, Airco Speer and Corning Glass and later Bradford Electronics. 

He was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church, the LaStella Lodge, the Mutual Aid Society in Lewis Run and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. 

Surviving is one sister-in-law, Janet Vinelli of Bradford, several nieces and nephews including Joseph Meabon (Jill) of Burgaw, NC, Tina Lewis (Gary) of Burgaw, NC, Teresa Wagoner (Ken) of Castle Hayne, NC, Joseph Vinelli of Bradford, Michael Vinelli (Tina) of Bradford, Fred Buccolini of CA, several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael A. Vinelli, Sr., three sisters, Rose V. Meabon, Dolores M. Vinelli, and Josephine V. Buccolini; one half-brother, John J. Vinelli, Sr., and two half-sisters, Mary Vinelli, and Mary Frances Vinelli.

Family will receive friends on Thursday September 19, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am in St. Francis Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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Anthony was one of the finest gentleman I have ever met!!....growing up in the 5th Ward with his sisters and brother Mike was like having an older brother looking out for you!!....Would see him at mass regularly...Rest in Peace Anthony, you are up their with your Family!!...Loretta
— Loretta Sampson

We are sorry to hear of Tony passing. He sure was a great UNCLE to all Of his nieces and nephews! Our thoughts and prayers are with you
— Linda Meabon

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  • Anthony was one of the finest gentleman I have ever met!!....growing up in the 5th Ward with his sisters and brother Mike was like having an older brother looking out for you!!....Would see him at mass regularly...Rest in Peace Anthony, you are up their with your Family!!...Loretta

    — Loretta Sampson
  • We are sorry to hear of Tony passing. He sure was a great UNCLE to all Of his nieces and nephews! Our thoughts and prayers are with you

    — Linda Meabon