Anthony E. Brzenski, Jr., 87 years old, “Tony” to most, son, brother, cousin, uncle to some, husband to one, father and grandfather to few passed away to be with his wife Mary of 53 years on June 18, 2026.  He was a beloved and respected Piller of his community his peers and especially his family.  Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, music was his life.  After graduating salutatorian from Scranton Tech, he attended Mansfield University, where he earned his bachelors degree in music, education and theory.  Proudly, he was a fraternal member of Phi Mu Alpha.  He then graduated with a masters degree in music from Ithaca College all the while performing in jazz ensembles and touring big-bands back when the Poconos were in full swing and all throughout the state.  After his accreditations, he landed in the quaint historic town of Smethport Pennsylvania, where he educated and inspired young musicians in the surrounding area for over 42 years. 

During which, he was a huge proponent of the arts.  He was synonymous with the legendary productions of the local Kiwanis Club’s biggest fundraiser “the Kiwanis Kapers” which he wrote and directed and performed in during most of his career; as well as performing for many local theater pit and Community Orchestras.

He and his wife Mary would travel abroad to Italy, Greece, Portugal, England, France, with excursions down to Mexico with the grandkids and all the way down to Saint-Barts in the Caribbean all the while enjoying most of the Eastern seaports.  Out of all of their travels their trips to Italy were their most cherished.

He lived a full and beautiful life.  He is survived by four children, Noel (Jeff) Moretti of Scarsdale, NY, Anthony “Chris” Brzenski of Bradford, Dana Brzenski of York and Amber Brzenski of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Gloria Burke of Harrisburg and Sandi Brzenski of Arlington, VA; three granddaughters, Ava and Paige Moretti and Leah Brzenski and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Walk, senior associate pastor, as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his memory can be made to either the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560, the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.