Anthony J. Emanuele Jr.

Anthony J. Emanuele, Jr., 87, of Cherrytree Township, Titusville, died August 3, 2024, while in the Titusville Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            Born in Oil City, PA.,  February 7, 1937, he was the son of Antonio and Nunzia Fiocco Emanuele, both who immigrated to the U.S in 1921 and 1930, respectively.

Anthony graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for three years. He graduated from electronic technicians school at the Great Lakes Naval base first in his class of 18. One of his three military years was overseas aboard the USS Perry in the Mediterranean area. He was later stationed in the state of Maine.

Upon completion of his naval service, Junior, as he was known by family, worked as a radio and television repairman for Oliver Brothers of Oil City, for several years.

In 1961, Anthony attended Venango Campus of Clarion State Teachers College, graduating in 1965 with a bachelor degree in Spanish. Later he furthered his language studies at Middelbury, Vermont, a college well known for its language programs, graduating with a masters degree in Spanish.

Anthony taught Spanish at Bradford High School for 27 years, retiring in 1992.

He and his brother, Tom, built a home along Buxton Road in Cherrytree Township where he pursued his love of gardening, a hobby he had since his high school years. Over the years he cared for many dogs, some of which were “dropped off” near his home. He provided shelter, veterinarian care and most important, love.

When he was unable to tend to them his brother Joe, filled the gap.

Preceding him in death were his mother, father, brother Thomas, sisters, Carmela Heasley and her husband James, Nancy Ruby and her husband James and his brother Louis and his wife ,Sandra. He was also preceded in death by sister in law Linda Emanuele and brother in law Edward McMullen.

He is survived by three sisters, Josephine McMullen , Felicia Schwab and her husband Bill and Rita Harris all of Oil City, and by two brothers Joseph Emanuele of Rouseville and Frank Emanuele of Oil City as well as many nieces and nephews.

There will be no viewing or visitation. Private services at Calvary Cemetery will be held at a later date.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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