Anthony DePietropaolo, 86, husband of Gladys (Dyer) DePietropaolo, of Royersford, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Italy, he was a son of the late Pacifico and Concetta (Narcisi) DePietropaolo.

Mr. DePietropaolo was employed for many years as a blacksmith in iron mills. A jack of all trades, he enjoyed working on his son's homes.

In addition to his wife, Mr. DePietropaolo is survived by two sons, Eric, husband of Beverly DePietropaolo, of Annapolis, MD, and Robert DePietropaolo, fianc? of Susan Waeber, of Downingtown, two sisters, Mary Vargo, of Gilbertsville, and Ida Sierzega, of Royersford, brother, Edward DePietropaolo, of Royersford, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Rebecca Cottle. Friends will be received from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.