Anthony John 'Tony' Vecchiarelli Jr., 89, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 24, 1929, in Denver, CO, the son of Anthony J. and Josephine (Pagliano) Vecchiarelli Sr.

Tony graduated from Regis Jesuit High School, Denver, in 1948 and Saint Louis University in 1952. He worked as a physical therapist at St. Elizabeth and Hutchinson Hospitals for 55 years. Tony was a parish member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson, but had attended St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson, in his younger years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 68. Tony was a proud and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose priorities in life were his faith, his family, and his friends.

On June 6, 1953, he married Mary Jo Cooney in the chapel at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Hutchinson. She died December 5, 2016. Tony is survived by: sons, Charles Vecchiarelli (Paula) of Cape Canaveral, FL, Vince Vecchiarelli (Kelly) of Overland Park; daughter, Jo Ann Smith (Duaine) of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Jonathan Smith (Olivia) of New York, NY, Erin Sumner (Derek) of Edmond, OK, Kayla Vecchiarelli of Dallas, TX, Joseph Vecchiarelli of Overland Park; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Joslyn Sumner; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John and Louis; and granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Smith.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross, St. Teresa Catholic Church, or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.