Longtime Warminster Resident, Republican Committeeman Passes Away At 82

Obituary via Decker Funeral Home:

Anthony J. “Wally” Giradi, a longtime resident of Warminster since 1968, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 at Abington Hospice in Warminster. He was 82 years old. Born in Glenside, Pa., he was the son of the late Peter Giradi and the late Josephine (Zollo) Giradi. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley (nee Rickert), who he missed dearly after her death in 2016.

He is survived by his daughter, Gina Giradi of Phoenixville, Pa. his brother, Pat Giradi of Ivyland, Pa and his sister, Marie Bendel of North Wales, Pa. Wally was part of a large, loving Italian family and is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Wally served in the United States Army from 1957-1959 and was stationed in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He and Shirley lived in Toms River, NJ until they moved back to Pennsylvania in 1968 because he wanted his daughter to grow up closer to family.

Wally was a mechanic for Warminster Township for 28 years and was formerly active in local politics, serving as a Republican Committeeman for the township and at the county level. Although he loved his work, his family was always the most important thing to him. He spent many Sunday dinners at either his parents' or one of his many aunts and uncles houses for "meatballs and gravy."

In earlier years, Wally and Shirley were avid bowlers and loved to dance, particularly the jitterbug. They were Friday night regulars at the Embers Lounge at Warminster Fire House and could be found dancing the night away with friends. But his favorite activity was riding his motorcycle with his beloved wife and taking trips to the shore. They enjoyed walking the boardwalk together, sometimes only for the day, where they would enjoy pizza and ice cream.

Relatives and friends will be received Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 after 9:30 AM until time of his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in Decker Funeral Home, 216 York Rd., Warminster. Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to City of Elderly Love Rescue, 2107 Fitzwater St., Phila., Pa. 19146 (cityofelderlylove.org), in memory of Wally.