Anthony M. Gillette

Anthony M. Gillette, 72, of Washington Avenue, Northampton, died peacefully early Friday morning, December 23, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late John C., Sr. and Mary A. (Cherowich) Gillette.

Tony was a 1968 graduate of the Catasauqua High School and served in the USAF, England, during the Vietnam War, achieving rank of SGT E-4. Upon returning home, he worked for the USPS, Allentown, until his retirement. After retiring, he kept busy with various part time jobs and DIY projects. He was a jack of all trades and great at household repairs, helping many of his siblings and friends. A great cook, he loved making crab cakes and halupkies. Tony played guitar for a band during his high school years and stayed in touch with his fellow high school graduates. Later, he loved playing golf and talking sports with brothers and friends. He enjoyed decorating for the holidays in the most tasteful way and exploding pyrotechnics on the Fourth of July. He loved his grandkids who called him Grampy, and told stories about them that always made him smile. With his loss, the world has lost some of its sparkle.

Survivors: daughter, Sian M. wife of Michael Fisher of Mc Lean, VA. son, Phillip J. and wife Sara (Webster) Gillette of Blakeslee, Monroe County. 3 grandchildren, Cora, Lily, and Phillip R. sisters, Elizabeth Arey of Catasauqua, Angela wife of Oliver Resh, Margaret Rawson, all of Whitehall, Therese Gillette of Northampton, brothers, Joseph of Catasauqua, Paul of Bethlehem, Peter and wife Estella of Houston, TX, Timothy and wife LaFerne of Acworth, GA. numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Agnes Berg, Maryann Sterner, brothers, John C., Jr., Edward, Christopher, niece, Patty Arey, and nephew, Terry Gillette.

Services: At the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions: Disabled American Veterans-VAROIC, PO Box 42938, Wissahickon and Manheim Streets, Phila, PA 19101-293.