George A. "Tony" Emerick, age 76 of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday morning at McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mount Clemens.
He was born June 8, 1940 to George and Stella (Sitarski) Emerick in Mount Clemens, Michigan. In September of 1974 Tony married Joanne Marie Pizzo in Ocean Side, California.
Mr. Emerick retired as a Sergeant Major, serving the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until 1986. During his time of duty Tony received the Silver Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation with one star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal with 7 stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation Gallantry Cross. Tony was an animal lover, had an upbeat personality, loved to tell jokes, and enjoyed watching and taking his son to NASCAR races, sports, and following the Detroit Tigers.
Surviving is his son, Anthony (Julie) Emerick; daughter, Joy (Ron) Alvarado; grandchildren, Anthony Emerick, Angelina Emerick, Ronnie, Jennifer and Roger Alvarado, and his siblings, Stella, Douglas and Alice. Tony was predeceased by his wife, Joanne in 2012, and brother, Robert.
Visiting hours are 6 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Mr. Emerick will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery (with honors) at a later date.
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