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Anthony D. Procopio of Kennett Square

Anthony (Tony) D. Procopio, 75, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Jan. 29, in the care of Penn Palliative Care at Chester County Hospital. Tony was the loving husband of Dianne (Winterstein) and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Russell Procopio and the late Florence J. Patitucci Procopio.

Tony attended South Philadelphia High School and, early in his career, worked for Zenith Metal Products in Primos. A natural-born adventurer and entrepreneur, he also lived in Arizona, followed by Las Vegas, where he opened the Olde Philadelphia Steak Shop. His original concept, Olde Philadelphia was a family-owned and operated establishment, bringing the best tastes of Philadelphia to Vegas, offering authentic cheesesteaks, hoagies, and all the flavors of “growing up in Philly,” with treats such as Tastykakes, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, and soft pretzels. Tony sold the restaurant in 2003, retired, and returned to Pennsylvania.

Not one to sit still for too long, Tony loved working on various home projects and, in his spare time, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and volunteering for various local organizations. He was also a licensed pilot. With his larger-than-life personality, he loved time spent with family for Sunday dinners and holidays, spending hours holding court at the table recounting stories of his life and adventures.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Dianne, her children, son Daniel Strong (Emily), of Seattle, Wash., daughter Logan Frazer, of Las Vegas, Nev., and grandson Joey Dennis Strong; brother Russell (Joanne), of Glen Mills, many nieces and nephews who adored him, and beloved cousins and friends.

Tony was predeceased by his brother Arthur “Caesar” Procopio (Carmen).

You are invited to visit with his family from 9:00 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc., 250 W State St, Kennett Square. His funeral mass will follow at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith St, Kennett Square, at 10:30. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, 1600 South Sproul Road, Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at http://www.stjude.org/donate

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Police Log Feb. 1:Thefts, DUIs, crashes

Pennsylvania State Police

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Police are investigating smash-and-grab thefts involving two vehicles parked on Applied Bank Boulevard in Concord Township on Jan. 17.

Avondale Barracks

• Police said they arrested a motorist for DUI at Pocopson and Lenape roads in Pocopson Township on Jan. 30. The driver was not identified in the report. The operator submitted to field sobriety tests and a breath sample which showed positive signs of impairment.

• State police are investigating a Jan. 29 robbery at the CVS on Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township. Two people, a man and a woman, neither one being described in the report, stole an estimated $562 worth of merchandise.

• Police are also investigating a reported theft at the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on Jan. 27. An unidentified man reached over the counter and took more than $800 in currency from the cash register.

• A traffic stop for traffic violations led to the arrest of a Stevens, Pa. woman on drug possession charges. Police identified the driver as 40-year-old Bobbie Puchalski. According to the report, Puchalski showed signs of impairment and police found several types of narcotics in the car. The incident happened at 2:05 a.m. at E. Street Road and Primrose Drive in East Marlborough Township on Jan. 25.

• Jose I. Zamores, 18, of Kennett Square, was cited following a one-car crash on Lenape Road in Pocopson Township, police said. According to the report, Zamores was heading east on Lenape Road and attempted to negotiate a left-hand curve approaching Red Bridge Lane when the car went off the road and struck a guard rail. No injuries were reported from the Jan. 20 accident.

• A 17-year-old girl was cited for speeding following a two-car crash on Route 1 in Pennsbury Township on Jan. 16. The teen was traveling and attempted to turn right into the parking lot of 640 Baltimore Pike but was going too fast to properly negotiate the turn and struck another car that was exiting the lot. No injuries were reported.

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