Alton Edward Read, age 70, of Lecanto, FL passed away March 3, 2017 at his residence in Lecanto. He was born on March 20, 1946 in Providence, RI to the late Arthur and Alice (Borsey) Read. Alton was an automotive mechanic for the city of Cranston police department in Cranston, RI, and a U.S. Army Viet-Nam veteran.
Alton arrived in this area in 2015, coming from West Warwick, RI, and was a Baptist by faith. He enjoyed golfing, and having a few beers with his buddies. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Read. Other survivors include his son, Shawn Read of Lecanto, and his daughter Lisa LoBianco; his sister Carol Lepore; and 2 grandchildren: Robbie and G’Anna Marie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Read.
A Celebration of Life Gathering of Family and Friends is scheduled for Friday, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. Burial with military honors will follow the gathering at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL
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