Anthony Robert "Tony" Brattoli

Anthony Robert "Tony" Brattoli, 86, of Wellington and formerly of Elyria, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Born in New Lexington on February 1, 1928 to the late Michael and Lucille (nee Petruzzi) Brattoli, Tony attended Elyria High School before serving in the United State Army. A very patriotic man, Tony was proud to serve his country while stationed in Japan with the Army Infantry 11th Airborne Division.

He was a self employed Carpenter and also worked at Sears. Tony was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church and Wellington American Legion and VFW. He loved bowling, gardening and was infamous for cooking great Italian dishes. He enjoyed animals, reading the newspaper, working on crossword puzzles, and having coffee at the Village Market. Tony had a passion for sports, playing in high school and he was offered a scholarship to OSU. He was a devoted father to his family and a great mentor to many. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his children, Richard Brattoli, of CA, Linda (Dean) Lewis, Gregory (Jeanne Sipes) and David (Libby) Brattoli, all of Wellington; 9 grandchildren, Anthony, James, Brittani, Brooke, Angela, Mathew, Nicholas, Whitney and Alycia; 10 great grandchildren and siblings, Mary Naymik, of Lorain, John Brattoli, of Elyria, Theresa Hardy, of North Ridgeville, and Martin Brattoli, of CA and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by siblings, Ann Barry, Dan, Steve, Joe, Eugene Brattoli and Clara Bishop.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 512 N. Main St., Wellington where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. with Father James Reymann officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with military rites. The Brattoli family suggests contributions in Tony's name to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Expressions of sympathy may be given at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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