Anthony Prestara
Prestara,Anthony Charles,age 93,passed away
peacefully in the Aberdeen Hospital,New Glasgow on May17,2019,after a
brief illness.
Born
in Whitney Pier,he was the son of the late Joseph and
Muriel(Peterson)Prestara.
Tony resided in Sydney River for most of his adult life,
and would later retire to a lake house in Blackett’s Lake to enjoy
nature which was dear to his heart.Dad had relocated to New Glasgow in
2017 to be near his daughter as his health had taken a
decline.
Tony was
predeceased by his wife Amelia,sister Carol Ann,brother
Michael.
He is
survived by daughter Sharon(Brent Stone), brothers
Jimmy(Joan),Joey(Louise)and sister Mary Corazza.Brother-in-laws,John
Rolls (Diane) Alex (Juanita),nieces Shelly Cook and Mickey
Purdy,nephews,Joe Prestara and Stephen Moore.
Tony worked for over forty- five years for
Modern City Dairy.When retirement called he enjoyed many wonderful
fishing trips,tending a large vegetable garden and spending time on
the deck with his cherished wife ,Amelia.Dad and Mom always looked
foreword to the many roadtrips to New Glasgow to visit Sharon and
Brent at Melmerby Beach.
Dad loved people and hearing about their everyday lives
was of endless joy to him.He was gifted with the ability to connect
with anyone who would stop and talk to him and we are grateful for all
who took the time to share their stories.
A kind,loving husband,father,brother and
friend who was happiest helping anyone in need.He will forever be in
our hearts.
There
will be no visitation for the late Mr. Prestara.
A funeral service will be held at T.W. Curry
Parkview Chapel on Tuesday May,28 at 1 p.m.
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery,Sydney
Forks
Family flowers
only
Donations to a charity of
your choice.
angusfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anthony Prestara 2019..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia