Mount Carmel - Joseph G. Antico, 94, formerly of 633 East Seventh Street, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Mount Carmel on April 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Donato and Carrie (Rossi) Antico.  He was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School with the Class of 1941.

Joseph was a lifelong resident of Mount Carmel and was the original owner/proprietor of Hollywood Pizza on Oak Street, which he opened in 1961, he was a proud Oak Street business man for 26 years.

He was first married to the late Jeanette Primerano who preceded him in death, he later married the late Rose Bird who also preceded him in death.

He was a member of Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel, a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the VFW, Sons of Italy, American Legion and a Life Member of the American Hose Company.  He served as a Mount Carmel Councilman for 25 years and was an avid Mount Carmel sports fan.

He served with the US Army from April 29, 1943 until he was honorably discharged on December 30, 1945. He served in Rhineland Central Europe and received the Eastern American Theatre Service Medal with three bronze stars, the Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

He is survived by his son, Joseph R. Antico and his wife Kathryn of Elysburg; two grandchildren, Danielle M. Nevel and her husband Brian of Mifflinville and Lauren M. Springman and her husband John of Houston, Texas; two step grandchildren, Nick Slater and his wife Emily of Chandler, AZ and Ryan Slater and his wife Katy of Camp Hill; three great grandchildren, Carter, Madelyn and Morgan; four step great grandchildren, Jacob, Adam, Leah and Caleb as well as numerous nieces and nephews.   In addition to his parents and two wives, he was preceded in death by a brother, John P. Antico.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 West Avenue, Mount Carmel with Father Ryan Fischer, officiating.  Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Twp.  Viewing will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. with transferal prayers at 10:00 a.m. in the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, C.J. Lucas IV, Supervisor.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Divine Redeemer Church, 438 West Avenue, Mount Carmel, PA, 17851.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com