Anthony Tomazin

Anthony (Tony) Tomazin, 94, of Washington, died Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg. Mr. Tomazin was born January 15, 1917, in Meadowlands, a son of Anton and Maria Sega Tomazin. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and served in the Air Force during World War II. He owned and operated Tomazin Auto Body Service for more than 50 years. On December 30, 1940, Mr. Tomazin married Gladys Ford in Quartzsite, Arizona, and they spent the next 70 years together until she passed away on July 24, 2010. Mr. Tomazin was a 65-year member of First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and elder for many of those years. He was the oldest living member of the Washington Lions Club as well as a former president. Mr. Tomazin was the longest serving member of American Legion Post 175 and a lifelong member of SNPJ Lodge 138 in Strabane. He was also a life member of Shriners International and a 50-year member of Washington Masonic Lodge 164. He was a one of the founding members of the Duncan Miller Glass Society and Museum. He was also a member of the Three Rivers Glass Club and the Pittsburgh Glass Club. Over the years, Mr. Tomazin gave generously of his time and support to many local organizations like the Washington County Historical Society, the Bradford House Historical Association, the Brownson House and Pony League Baseball. He received numerous awards and recognitions including most recently from the National Duncan Glass Society on July 22, 2011, for his “continued support, motivation and dedication!” He was well known as a local historian and donated historic memorabilia to local museums and other organizations, while also speaking publicly on a variety of subject matters. Mr. Tomazin lived life to the fullest and was usually seen driving around town in his El Camino. He traveled the world, including several times to Slovenia to visit the birthplace of his parents. Mr. Tomazin greeted every new day with energy and enthusiasm and was always up for a round of golf or just morning coffee with friends at Shorty’s. He also loved listening and dancing to polka music! Tony Tomazin touched the lives of many and was touched by many more. He always said, “I’ve never met a stranger!” He will be sadly missed by all who had the chance to know him! Surviving are two sons, Rick (Carlene) Tomazin of Portland, Maine and Mark (Nancy) Tomazin of Daisytown; a daughter, Beth (Mike) Smith of Washington; seven grandchildren, Eric (Courtney) Tomazin, Michael Tomazin, and Joseph Tomazin, all of Maine, Ryan (Yan) Tomazin of Bridgeville, Andrew Tomazin, Michael Smith and Sarah Smith, all of Washington; two sisters, Mary Howanec of Houston and Emma Lalli of Andalusia, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews and their families. Deceased are three brothers, Emil, Joseph and Edward. Friends will be received Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 1st, with Rev. Stephen Smythers officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.