Anthony Felber

Anthony John Felber born April 19 1929 left this life on April 6 2012. Tony was a graduate of St. Bernard school Hower High School and the apprenticeship of electricians Local IBEW #306. He served two years in Korea and married Carol Shreve in 1955. Together they raised seven children and through it all Tony remained generous loyal and faithful a prayerful person and practitioner of the corporal works of mercy. Tony loved traveling and gardening. His flowers were always strikingly beautiful. He instilled in his children a love for nature whether through hiking fishing gardening or camping much of which they did not always appreciate at the time (we'd just rather go to the beach). He coached Little League baseball for several years and was always a fervent fan of every sporting or artistic event in which his children were involved. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed. Predeceased by his son Matthew he is survived by his beloved wife Carol and children Paul Mark Jeanne Felber (Ricky Suemori) Dr. Margaret (Richard) Stephens Christine (Bob) Meara Katherine Eddy and eleven grandchildren. He leaves siblings Barbara Cowell Frank (Anita) John (Dorothy) Bernard (Mildred) Thomas (Denise) Richard (Marianne). The family will receive friends at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St Akron 44304 on Tuesday April 10 from 4-7 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wedneday April 11 at 10 AM at St. Vincent Catholic Church 164 W. Market St Akron 44303. Interment to follow at Holy Cross. Donations may be made to the Father Corrigan Fund at St. Vincent.