Upon arriving in Michigan, we were told of very sad news, that Jeff's nephew, Anthony, had unexpectedly passed away. 26 years old. New job, new town, new marriage, new baby. Unexpected and unexplainable. He always had so much patience, with my children, and love and respect for others. Jeff was almost in tears remembering stories of what a fun and happy kid he was.
Anthony “Tony” John Prantera, 26, of Petoskey, Mich., died Aug. 7, 2010.
Anthony was born Oct. 12, 1983, in Detroit, Mich., to Mark Anthony Prantera and Mary Sue (Theut) Prantera. His father, Anthony, preceded him in death in February of 2009.
Anthony is survived by his wife, Amanda, and his son, Mark. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Sue, and sister, Elizabeth, brother, Ethan, and grandparents as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
Anthony loved the outdoors, and was a talented and dedicated hunter and fisherman. He was naturally gifted at anything he attempted, including football, hockey, wrestling, weight lifting and more. He was a hard worker and a valued employee. Anthony was a wonderful dad, husband, brother, son, and friend. His family and friends meant everything to him and be would go to any lengths to make them happy. Anthony could light up an entire room with one smile and was loved by everyone who ever got the privilege to meet him. He was a jokester with an amazing sense of humor and an uncanny ability to make anyone laugh regardless of the circumstances. His personality was generous, lovable, charismatic, charming and magnetic. The loss of Anthony will be felt by many and he will be missed tremendously.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey with the Rev. Jeremy Gomez of the Petoskey Church of the Nazarene, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 11 .
In lieu of flowers friends are asked to consider donations to Anthony’s son, Mark, c/o Amanda Prantera, 944 Glen Drive Circle, Box 48, Petoskey, Mich. 49770
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