Anthony "Tony" J. Oppel Sr.
Date of Birth: February 20, 1933       Date of Passing: July 5, 2010

Mr. Oppel served in the	Age	77
	Place of Birth:	Buffalo, New York
	Place of Passing:	Residence
	Resided in:	Corfu, New York
	History:	Mr. Oppel attended St. Francis School in Buffalo, New York. Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955. He was a former employee at the former Simonds Saw and Steel Mill in Lockport, NY. Tony was, employed at the, Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst as the Greens Maintenance Man for the past 24 years. Mr. Oppel was a life member of VFW Post #3180 in Akron. Tony was an avid bowler and horseshoe player. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends whom he cherished.
	Family:	He was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Miller) Oppel. Survivors include his loving wife and best friend Janice (Garry) Oppel whom he married October 29, 1955. Dear father of Anthony {TJ Jr.} (Jean) Oppel of Randolph, NY and the late Roxanne Oppel. Proud Pops of Amy and Jeanne; brother of Elizabeth (late Maurice) Jacques of Ontario, Canada, Cathrine (Cerio) Gerace of Akron, NY and the late John, Steven and Raymond Oppel. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
	Viewing info:	Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-6 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME LLC, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Where services will follow at 6 PM
	Burial:	Private
	Memorials:	Flowers are gratefully declined. Expressions of sympathy in Tony's memory may be made to his family.