Anthony J. Proterra, 96, of Lecanto, Florida passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 under the care of Brentwood Healthcare Center, Lecanto. He was born in Plattsburgh, New York on March 15, 1920 to the late Michael and Virginia (Gianzanda) Proterra. Antony was an Engineer for the Esso Oil Company and arrived in this area in 1985, coming from Wenonah, New Jersey. He was Catholic by faith, and attended Our Lady of Fatimah Catholic Church in Inverness, FL. He enjoyed golfing, swimming, playing poker, and spending time with his family. Left to mourn is loss is his long time loving wife, Alice N. Proterra; sons Joe T. Proterra and his wife Kathy of Gainesville, GA, David A. Proterra of Tucson, Arizona, and Ginny F. Keblusek and her husband Chuck of Richmond, VA; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Monday, 11:00 A.M. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Inverness, Tuesday, 10:00 A.M. The family will receive friends in visitation one hour prior to service.
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