Anthony P. Gregas

Anthony P. " Grig " Gregas , Girardville, died unexpectedly Thursday, shortly after arrival, at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Ashland he was a son of the late Anna ( Stanton ) Gregas.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and the Sons of Italy, both of Girardville. He volunteered his time, for several years, assisting and coaching in the following organizations; Girardville Basketball Association, Girardville Little League, Immaculate Heart CYO Basketball and the Ebenezer Little League.

He will be remembered as the keyboard player for the " Tucker Young " band.

He was preceded in death by his sister Linda Willing.

" Grig " is survived by his wife of 18 years the former Patty ( Dando ) Gregas, his sons; Jason Gregas, Bloomsburg, Jordan Gregas, Lebanon, Darin Gregas, at home, his daughters Carly, Leanna and Dana all at home, a brother Peter " Butch " Gregas, Kissimmee FL, his sisters; Floanne Pantosi, CA and Sherri Yawornicky, Girardville, also by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, with Rev. Edward B. Connolly officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the Gregas family suggests contributions, in Anthony's memory, to the Girardville Basketball Association, Girardville Borough Hall, 4th and B St., Girardville, Pa 17935