Anthony Andrew Litz
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Born on April, 14 1925 in Warren, Trumbull, County, Ohio. He was the youngest of nine children born to Joseph E. Litz and Pauline H. Pasinski.
Description.
Anthony was a stocky, muscular individual who stood about 5 foot 10 inch in height and weighed about 155 pounds in 1943. He was clean shaven with brown hair and blue eyes. He wore glasses for most of his life.
Early Years
- Childhood
Anthony played professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs as a second baseman and played for the Mid-Atlantic League in Youngstown, OH. He also coached.
- Siblings
- Benjamin A. Litz
- Edward Alexander Litz
- Walter P. Litz
- Stella L. Litz
- Steve G. Litz
- William Edward Litz
- Joseph Edward Litz
- Veronica Dorothy Litz
Education
He graduated from Leavittsburg High School.
Religion
He was a member of St. Edward Church in Parkman, Geauga County, Ohio.
Military Service Years
Anthony Andrew Litz served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Began serving on 25 Jun 1943 and was discharged on 10 Dec 1945. He served in the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre.
Military Service(s) - U.S. Marine Corps
Family Years
Married Anna Marie Berish on January 18, 1947 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church by Rev. Joseph A. Krispinsky in Warren, Trumbull County, OH. The couple had seven children: six boys - Thomas Anthony, Timothy Michael, Daniel Joseph, James Emmett, Jeffery Alan and Alan Paul, and one girl - Beth Ann.
The couple would eventually have seven children:
- Thomas Anthony Litz
- Timothy Michael Litz
- Daniel Joseph Litz
- James Emmett Litz
- Jeffrey Alan Litz
- Alan Paul Litz
- Beth Ann Litz
Residences
- Lived at 5022 State Route 305 in Southington, Trumbull County, Ohio.
- Lived at 1 Anderson Anthony Road in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
- Lived at 2055 Emerson Anthony Road in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Working Years
- Self-employed brickmason. Owned, operated and retired from Litz Masonry after 45 years.
- Formerly employed by Thomas Steel.
Personal Life
A member of Bricklayers Union 43 of Warren, OH and an avid golfer. He also coached Little League and Pony League for Southington, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Death
Anthony died from an acute stroke on July 15, 1998 at home in Southington Township, Trumbull County, Ohio.
He was buried on July 18, 1998 at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. The grave of Anthony is located in All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio.