PALAZZOLA, Anthony “Tony”; of Ortonville formerly of Detroit; passed away December 20, 2018; age 84; husband of Barbara for 61 years; father of Joseph (Kathy) Palazzola, Kathy (Matt) Gohlke, Karen (Jerry) Fortuna, Linda (Terry) Carmean, David (Christalyn) Palazzola & Lisa (Vince) Orsini; preceded in death by his son Anthony S. Palazzola Jr. & siblings: Mike, Sam & Saverio; 14 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren; brother of Patricia Abbatte & Joe (Genevieve) Palazzola. Tony served in the U.S. Navy and owned Wit-O-Matic & Clarkston Carbide Tool. He was an entrepreneur and inventor with numerous patents and inventions in process. Friends may visit Wednesday & Thursday 3-9 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston.  Funeral Mass Friday, Dec 28^th at 11 am at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston with church visitation at 10 am.  Rite of Committal All Saints Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Clarkston Community Band.  Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com