Anton "Tony" Usasz

Anton J. “Tony” Usasz, 86, of Grand Island, died on Monday, January 19, 2015 at CHI Health-Saint Francis. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Fr. Mike McDermott will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army and Grand Island Veterans Honor Guard Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Those left to cherish Tony’s memory are his wife of 61 years, Ruby; daughter, Doreatha “Dee” ( Bill) Noziska; son, Steven (Judy) Usasz all of Grand Island; grandchildren, Troy Noziska, Tracy Noziska, Justin Usasz, Katie Usasz, and Mitch Usasz; six great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene Schutt, Clara Psota, Vernice Psota; brothers, Edward Usasz, Frank Usasz, and James Usasz; grandson, 1LT Mark Noziska; and brother-in-law, Glen Hallner. He was born on September 18, 1928, in Wheeler County to James and Monica (Kusak) Usasz. Tony grew up in Wheeler County where he graduated in 1946. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Army in February 7, 1951, serving during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged on January 23, 1953. On October 12, 1953 he was united in marriage to Ruby L. Hallner. Following their marriage they lived on a farm by Burwell, then Ericson, until moving to Grand Island in 1966. Tony went to work for Sperry New Holland, being one of the first hires; he worked there until retirement in 1990. Following his retirement he went on to work part time at Penrose Machine Shop. Tony enjoyed camping and fishing. Vegetable gardening was one of his passions. He was well known for his large garden, with more than a dozen tomato plants. Tony would always share his love of gardening as well as the produce with friends and family. None of his hard work would go to waste; he always had plenty to can, make salsa, and dill pickles. He also was an avid John Deere collector as well as duck figurines, and enjoyed watching and listening Polka on weekends. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

Anton "Tony" Usasz

September 18, 1928 - January 19, 2015

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September 18, 1928 - January 19, 2015

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