Anthony Pecora

Anthony Pecora passed away peacefully with his wife at his bedside on October 17, 2015 in Marion County. He was born on March 19th 1965 in Peekskill, New York. Anthony aka "Tony" was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He was an expert mechanic and carpenter. Tony restored an 1800's farm house in Palatka all by himself. He had a big heart, and helped many people in his life for free. He enjoyed going to St. Augustine and walking St. George street and sitting by the water by the old fort. He loved the Mountains and wanted to reside there one day. We did have two lovely trips to North Carolina and Tennessee, Cades Cove, where we got lost when we got off trail, but he found our way out. He loved nature and being outdoors and was very adventurous. Tony is a survivor of stage four throat cancer of two years. He lost his fight to lung cancer, even though he quit smoking at age 46. Tony loved his family and friends. He also loved his grandchildren so much and they brought him much joy. He enjoyed Ocala and Daytona Beach. Survivors include Sarah Anne Pecora, wife and best friend; his mother Sandra McMurtry from Ocala; sister Terri Keaton; nieces Kayla and Tori Pecora; nephew Shawn Pecora; great-nephew, Quin Pecora; his children Jessica and husband Gregory Owens, son Anthony Pecora and Jacqueline Leigh, mother of children, step-son Luke Pecora, his grandmother, who he adored and loved, Rita Laoretti, his grandchildren Gabriel, Gregory Jr., Noah, and his newest born Elijah Anthony born October 13th. He was a proud papa. Brother in law Bill Mace. He also has two step children Emma McMurtry and Payton Davis. He loved his cat Edgar. He loved life and will be greatly missed by so many. 1 Corinthians 13:4. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Reverend Russell Franklin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.