IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Anthony "Tony"

Anthony "Tony" C.  Pellegrene Profile Photo

C. Pellegrene

July 12, 1946 – July 13, 2015

Obituary

Anthony "Tony" Pellegrene, age 69 of Massillon, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday afternoon after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Antonette (Martinis) Pellegrene, he was member of Christ the Servant/Our Lady of Peace Parish. Tony earned his Masters in Special Education and taught at various schools for over 30 years, retiring from North Canton Hoover High School in 2007. He was an athlete at Central Catholic High School and Walsh University. He holds many basketball records and is honored on the Walsh University Wall of Fame. He enjoyed all of his coaching experiences. He also loved golf, fitness and music. Tony and his wife of 48 years, Hope (Schweizer), were married on February 18, 1967. He is also survived by his loving children; Anthony M. (Paula) Pellegrene, Angela (Dale) Glancy, eight grandchildren; Dylan, Dante and Tristan Pellegrene, Brendan and Cecilia Glancy, Melanie Suter, Stephanie and Steve Hackenberg, two great-grandchildren; Halie Blind and Harper Rose Pastula, brothers and sisters-in-law Joseph and Jean Pellegrene, Jim and Diane Pellegrene. He also leaves behind many supportive family members and friends. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at Our Lady of Peace Church on Friday at 12 noon for a Memorial Mass, Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano celebrant. Respecting Tony's wishes, the family requests no flowers.

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July
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Rossi Family Funeral Home, Inc.

730 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

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July
17

Christ The Servant Catholic Parish

833 39th Street Northwest, Canton, OH 44709

Starts at 12:00 pm

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