Tony DeBias, 86, of Hillside, former president of Local 59 of the United Auto Workers, died Tuesday in Port Richie, Fla., where he had been spending the winter. Mr. DeBias was a longtime employee of Stanadyne. He was active in Local 59 and served as its president for four terms before retiring in 1976. He later served as chairman of its retired workers chapter. Mr. DeBias enjoyed playing softball and participating in an annual family golf outing. Survivors include two sons, Michael and James; four daughters, Patricia Rothbauer, Annette Mosbach, Mary Ann Clib and Linda; two brothers, Daniel and John; three sisters, Carmina DiDominik, Florence Cerrito, and Mary Jane Smith; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Domitilla Church, 4940 Washington Blvd., Hillside.
