Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died

teo
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Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 9, 2012 19:44:01 GMT -5

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Tony Veteri Sr., who was a HL from 1961-1983, working 4 Super Bowls and wearing (like his son after him) no. 36, died Monday March 5. He was 88 years old.

www.lohud.com/article/20120307/SPORTS/303070065/Ex-NFL-ref-Anthony-Veteri-Sr-dies-Mount-Vernon-resident-worked-4-Super-Bowls?odyssey=nav|head

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Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 10, 2012 0:10:32 GMT -5

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Tony Veteri Sr., who was a HL from 1961-1983, working 4 Super Bowls and wearing (like his son after him) no. 36, died Monday March 5. He was 88 years old.

www.lohud.com/article/20120307/SPORTS/303070065/Ex-NFL-ref-Anthony-Veteri-Sr-dies-Mount-Vernon-resident-worked-4-Super-Bowls?odyssey=nav|head

Oh.. WOW..

how sad... very sorry for the family

FredFan7 Administrator Posts: 21,330	Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 15:17:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FredFan7 on Mar 11, 2012 15:17:25 GMT -5 Very sad. My condolences to those who knew and loved him.
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Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 15:27:01 GMT -5

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Mr. Veteri is quoted in the fantastic production from NFL Films In Their Town Words: The Officials.

He gets the final word in the program that is more poignant today:

www.hulu.com/watch/137379/in-their-own-words-the-officials

"Gentlemen, let's play football." - Red Cashion

FredFan7 Administrator Posts: 21,330	Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 15:31:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FredFan7 on Mar 11, 2012 15:31:06 GMT -5
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FredFan7 Administrator Posts: 21,330	Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 15:31:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FredFan7 on Mar 11, 2012 15:31:47 GMT -5
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FredFan7 Administrator Posts: 21,330	Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 15:34:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FredFan7 on Mar 11, 2012 15:34:00 GMT -5 Official obituary. www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=tony-veteri&pid=156332929
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FredFan7 Administrator Posts: 21,330	Former HL Tony Veteri Sr. died Mar 11, 2012 18:49:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FredFan7 on Mar 11, 2012 18:49:47 GMT -5 Some footage of Mr. Veteri working Super Bowl XII. He's #36. bit.ly/zlIith
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