Anthony Friel passes away

AGED 84, Anthony Friel, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA passed away on January 17th, 2024.
Anthony (Tony) was born in Coleraine, Co Derry in 1939. He loved Coleraine very much and visited home often.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Bridget; sisters Sheila, Mary and Eileen; brothers, Jim, Patrick and George.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Friel and his three loving children, Julie Friel, Barbara Friel and Anthony Friel and Anthony's wife Jan.
He is also survived by his two sisters, Bernadette McAfee and Ann Langfield (Clive) and five grandchildren, Olivia Henley (Jack), Emi Grasso, Charlotte Kaplan, Jordan Friel and Colin Friel; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Anthony was a very successful amateur lightweight boxer for the Coleraine Sea Cadets.
Upon his arrival in New York City in 1961, he quickly found himself in the US Army and was a proud Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division.
His career was as a Union Carpenter in New York City with Local 608/157.
He was a man that was devoted to his family both near and far.
Funeral Mass was held on January 26th at the Cathedral Basilica at SS Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.