Anthony A. Debowski
December 24, 1926 - December 20, 2023 (Age 96)
Anthony A. Debowski, age 96, of Carroll Twp. , passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born December 24, 1926 in Monongahela, PA the son of the late Kazimir Debowski and the late Mary (Chmaj) Debowski.
He was a member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and the Polish Falcons Nest #247 Donora, PA.
Anthony retired from Ringgold School District after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy.
He loved going to the Meadows and especially enjoyed the horse and dog races.
An avid gardener he loved growing his vegetables and planting flowers around the house in the spring.
Anthony was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie (Amatangelo) Debowski; two sisters, Violet Zielinski and Helen Pipik; and three brothers, Joseph, Walter and Edward Debowski.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his three children, Marisa (Stan) Turkovich of Donora, Thomas Debowski of Carroll Township, and Robert (Dee Dee) Debowski of Carroll Township; two grandchildren, Brianne (Justin) Metz of Arizona and Erynn Joi Turkovich of Florida, two great-grandsons, Bryson and Easton Metz; three step-grandchildren, Nicole Myers, Justin (Tess) Myers, Derek (Nikki) Myers, two step great-granddaughter, Sophia and Sage Myers; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received Friday December 22, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.
Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.