Anthony M. Tridico

Anthony M. "Tony" Tridico, age 81, of Crestline, Ohio, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a sudden illness.

Mr. Tridico was a former resident of Dahlonega, GA.

He was born December 17, 1929 in Crestline, Ohio. He was a retired machinist (tool and die).He loved and missed his wife, Marty, "dearly". He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan. He had a heart bigger than life itself. He will be truly missed by many.

Tony was the son of the late James and Mary Lanni Tridico and was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Adams Tridico; brothers, Louie Tridico, Frank Tridico, Nat Tridico, Nick Tridico, and Jimmy Tridico; sisters, Rosie Moyer, Angie Yates, Lucy Bishop, and Pauline Fredrick.

He is survived by daughters, Tonya Salser, Perry Florida, Susie Wentz, Mansfield, Ohio, Darlene Ashworth and Pat Rider, both of Dahlonega, GA; sister, Katie Billingsley. A number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega.

Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega on Monday, December 5, 2011 from 10 AM until 3 PM.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.