Anthony Julius Derkowski,'s Obituary
Anthony Julius Derkowski, Jr., age 87, recently of Charlotte, but formerly of Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, with his three daughters by his side.
He was the son of the late Anthony Julius Derkowski, Sr, MD, and Helen Gawronski Derkowski and the husband of the late Setta Bekmezian Derkowski to whom he was married 49 years. Anthony is survived by his daughters, Ellen, Denise, and Diane, and two granddaughters, Brittany and Brooke.
Anthony was born in Albany, NY. He graduated from Siena College and SUNY Albany with his Master’s Degree in Education. He served in the Army and worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker. Anthony lived in Poughkeepsie, NY and later in Florida.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 18, 2018 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC. A catered reception will immediately be following the service where friends and family will celebrate Anthony in the Community Room of James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Dr, Huntersville NC. The family invites all to attend to join them for this time of friendship and sharing memories.
Memorials may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House – Huntersville, 11900 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078.
James Funeral Home is serving the family and condolences may be sent to our website at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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