Burial Date: 2022-04-22
Service Date: April 22, 2022
Visitation Info: Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
Interment Info: Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery
Service Info: Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington

John Anthony Whalen “Tony”

Obituary
Condolences

John Anthony Whalen “Tony”, 62, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Rosedale Green Nursing Home in Covington, KY. Tony was a great Father, Grandfather, and friend. He loved to go fishing, play cards, and was one of the biggest UK Basketball fans. Preceded in death by his parents James and Nana Whalen. Survivors include his daughters Amanda (Stephen) Jones of Alexandria, Amy (Robert) Wesley of Dry Ridge, brothers James Whalen and Marty Whalen both of Union, and sisters Kathy Metcalf of Ormond Beach, FL, Joyce Ellis of Florence, and Beth Amrhein of Arcanum, OH. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, from 12pm to 2pm with funeral services to follow at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Burlington, KY. Burial will be held at Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery in Florence, KY. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

Friday
22
April
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington

1940 Burlington Pike
BURLINGTON KY 41005
Friday
22
April
2:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington

1940 Burlington Pike
BURLINGTON KY 41005

Hopeful Lutheran Cemetery

Address: FLORENCE, KY
Thursday
1
January
12:00 am - 12:00 am

John Anthony Whalen “Tony”


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I remember Tony

I remember going to church with Tony as a kid. I taught Sunday School with his Mom Nana Lou. He had the most beautiful tenor voice. I loved to hear him sing. Precious memories of him and his family. Praying for you all.
Dena Jones

Tony’s sister Kathy

I love Tony and I am so happy that he went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday! Love you Amanda and Amy so much, praying for you both!!

Conley Hall

I just sent my condolences, I forgot to mention my name.

Condolence

I’m so sorry for your loss, Tony was such a good friend when I lived in Florence, I know he will be greatly missed, I will be playing for your family.

Sending our love and condolences…Dena and Jim

Amanda & Amy and your family members

The loneliest walk you’ll ever have to take is the one down the road of grief. I have learned grief is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. And all of that reserved love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.

Sadly, the time is never right, and our heart is never ready to say goodbye to those we love so dearly. Always remember to keep all those wonderful memories in your heart as though it is an album filled with Tony’s life that has no last page. We love you girls, we send our deepest condolences. Dena and Jim Voegele