My Father's Published Obituary
My Dad's Obituary
Published: 01/02/2009
Anthony 'Tony' John Persico, 73, of Austell; GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday January 3, 2009 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin (Doc) Frady officiating. Burial will be at Crestlawn Cemetery in Atlanta.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Cobb County for over 40 years.
Mr. Persico, who served in the U.S. Air Force, worked as an airplane mechanic, teacher, and computer tech, received a teaching award, was an active member of Clarkdale First Baptist Church, and he shared many special times with his loving church family. He touched many lives, radiated warmth and love, never met a stranger and he had a joy for life and for helping others, He had an uncanny ability to fix things, had a big laugh and an even bigger imagination, and was one of the most kind-hearted people you could meet, He was also known as the "Skip-Bo King!"
He leaves behind his loving wife, Carol of 22 years to cherish their memories; his three daughters Debby Ball (Thomas) of Anniston, AL, Cindy Persico of Jacksonville, FL, Terri Rimmer of Fort Worth, TX; two sons, Victor Cole (Jennifer) of Kenner, LA, and Pat Cole (Patsy) of Warrenville, SC; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, other relatives.
Family will receive friends 6-8PM Friday and 10AM-Noon Saturday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta.
Type your condolences at http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/14/item/125266.html.
Published by Terri Rimmer
Terri Rimmer has 29 years of journalism experience, having worked for ten newspapers and some magazines. You can find her e book about adoption on booklocker.com under the family heading. Then search under M... View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentDeana, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the compliments. I find writing to be pretty healing. Hopefully in writing your obituary for your dad it will bring you a little comfort.
My Daddy just passed away and I had no idea how to even begin to write an obituary nor what to say. I read what you wrote about your Daddy and cried. He really sounds alot like my dad. Thank-you for sharing this. It helped me find a starting place. God bless you.
Hey, Terri, you did a beautiful job writing Dad's obituary during such a sad time with so many mixed emotions.
I'm very proud of my little sister and grateful we have such a talented writer in the family. Love and hugs, Cindy
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss, Terri.
Sophie
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will continue on in your hearts....
I grew up in Marietta and was surprised to see that your dad lived near my old stomping grounds. I am so sorry Terry for your loss. I can only imagine how difficult a time this must be for your family. I just wanted you to know I had you and your family in my thoughts.