Anthony R. “Tony” Gregory

Anthony R. “Tony” Gregory, 85, of Butler, passed away Thursday at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born March 26, 1936, in Butler, he was a son of the late Samuel and Margaret Allen Gregory.

Tony retired from Triangle Gasoline Co., where he was employed as a salesman.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he was a longtime volunteer. He was also a member of Tanglewood Senior Center.

Tony is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelva “Chub” Cypher Gregory, whom he married Sept. 27, 1958; four children, Margaret “Peggy” Kroll and her husband, Rick, of Renfrew, Carla Gregory of Saxonburg, Sam Gregory and his wife, Kathleen, of Columbus, Ohio, and Toni Noble and her husband, Don, of Renfrew; seven grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany, Bekah, Ali, Eythan, Dalton and Jordan; and five great-grandchildren, Jayla, Omara, Hayden, Jaycee and Aubrey.

He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dominic Gregory, who passed away Oct. 13, 2010; and one brother, Michael Gregory.

He was a man of true faith. He found great pride and joy in spending time with his family. His sense of humor and love of life brought so much happiness to everyone who knew him.

In the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, “He did small things with great love.”

GREGORY — Friends of Anthony R. “Tony” Gregory, who died Thursday, July 1, 2021, will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no visitation on Sunday.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Parish, St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, with the Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.