Peter Anthony Drudi

He was born August 30, 1950 in Pekin to Walter and Dorothy (Fuller) Drudi.  He graduated from PCHS in '68.  He was previously married to Linda Taylor and together they had 3 children. 

Surviving are one son, Anthony "T.J." (Kelly) Drudi of Aurora; two daughters, Stacie (Nick) Jost of Mapleton and Gena (Thomas) Crutcher of Tremont; seven grandchildren, Cecilia, Savannah, Avery, Mackenzie, Lylah, Jason, & Jack, ; one sister, Kay Steinke of CA; and five nephews, Steve, Scott, Stuart "Greg", Derek, and Jonathan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Tony was of the Catholic faith and was active in Cursillo. 

He had worked as an engineer on the railroad for over thirty years.  He had worked for both TP&W and Chicago Northwestern. 

Tony spent 25 years in active recovery and was passionate about helping others in their recovery journey.  He loved listening to live music and especially liked supporting local artists and musicians.  He was a lifelong fan of the Grateful Dead. 

His family will host a visitation this Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00 AM til 12:00 PM with a service and meal to follow at the Northfield Christian Fellowship 411 W North St, Tremont, IL 61568.  The family is requesting you wear your tie dye attire! 

Memorial contributions may be given to the Heart of Illinois Area NA  P.O. Box 5111 Peoria IL 61601.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.