Lifelong Edgemere resident and Korean War veteran Anthony J. Narutowicz died Oct. 14 at his home of natural causes at the age of 81.
{reg} Known as “Tony” to family and friends, he worked at Mickey’s, a family-owned business, for 50 years.
Born in Edgemere, he attended Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic School and Mount St. Joseph High School. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and during the Korean War served in the U.S. Army as a corporal.
An active parishioner of St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, he was also a lifetime member of the County Seal Democratic Club and a member of International Odd Fellows North Point Lodge 4.
He lived on the water and enjoyed boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with friends and family. He also enjoyed hunting on the Eastern Shore. He loved spending time with his grandchildren by the pool.
He was active in the Colts Corral and was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan.
Survivors include Verna Moore Narutowicz, his wife of 53 years, daughters Lisa Mroz, Valerie Taylor, Jackie Noss and Toni Lynn Narutowicz, sisters Verna Brookes and Germaine Vadas, brothers James and Xavier Narutowicz, seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Parents Michael and Frances Narutowicz and siblings Edwin Narutowicz, Maria Garst and Joseph Narutowicz preceded him in death.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Luke Catholic Church, followed by a private interment.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Food Pantry, St. Luke Catholic Church, 7517 North Point Road, Edgemere, MD 21219.{/reg}
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