Paxinos - Anthony "Tony" Kandrot, 71, of 710 Reading Turnpike, died peacefully at the Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital on Sunday, December 23, 2018 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Anthony was born on June 15, 1947 in Kulpmont, the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Mecca) Kandrot.  He attended Kulpmont schools and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1965; after graduation, Anthony enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1970.  After his time in the service he attended Harrisburg Area Community College, graduating in 1972.  Upon graduation, Anthony worked for various local contractors before starting his own general contracting business in 1978, with his oldest son joining the business in 2017.

Anthony was always full of life and up for the next adventure. In 1991, he earned his private pilot's license.

On February 14, 1995 he was married in Las Vegas to the former Deborah Oshman, who survives and at the age 50, he became a first time father.  He had a lifelong love of the beach, his animals and his great friends and family.

Along with his wife of 23 years Debi, he is survived by four children Zsofia, Dominick, Antonio and Fatima all at home; a brother Edward Kandrot and his wife Kathy of Shiremanstown, PA; three sisters, Mary Ann and her husband Donald Dudash of Easton; Gloria and her husband Paul Phenicie of Ephrata and Nancy Kaminsky of Kulpmont as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Anthony "Tony" Kandrot, 71, of 710 Reading Turnpike, Paxinos - Upon Anthony's request, a private service will be held at the family's convenience.  Anthony asked that anyone who wanted to honor his memory to please make a donation to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA  19140.  C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor is assisting the family with arrangements.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com