Arturo Antonsanti, 88, of Lutz, FL died at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL on May 23, 2008. A native of Yauco, Puerto Rico and a local resident since 2005, when he moved to Lutz from Wesley Chapel, FL. He was a retired postal letter carrier for the US Postal Service; a United States Coast Guard member during World War II, serving from 1941 thru 1947; and a Catholic. Preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Rosa Antonsanti; he is survived by his loving family: a wife, Ana of Lutz, FL; a son, Arthur Antonsanti Jr. of Newport Beach, CA; a daughter, Anabel Weis and her husband, David of Lutz, FL; a grandson, Nelson Antonsanti of Lutz, FL; nieces, Irma Colucci and Iliana Gonzalez, both of Miami, FL; Diana Encarnacion and Joyce Tapiero, both of Howell, NJ and a sister, Ana Antonsanti of Long Island, NY. At the request of the family, services are private. Veterans Funeral Care 727-467-0922
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I am sorry about your loss and and pray for peace for the whole family during this trying times. Though did not have the pleasure of meeting him personaly, Joyce always talked about him, and how pleasand and kind he was. My deepest condolences for the entire family.
The Lord is our refuge and Stregth, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
I share in your memories of your Dad. He was a very quiet, humble man who always had a smile. I am grateful for the time we all shared when I visited Florida in July, 2007 to see my Dad.
God has certainly called them both to a better place.
I wish I could have been there for you and the rest of the family.
Godspeed, Arturo, through those Pearly Gates.
While we never had an opportunity to meet your dad, we felt like we knew him. Both you and David always had a great story to share about a family event, a trip or kind deed your dad played a part in. Never anything but a kind word for this gentle man and smile always on your faces when you told us the story. You knew him first as a child and then got to know him and spend time with as an adult. A piece of him with be with you always and it will bring a smile to your face.
He will watch over you forever.
Arturo, I had the priviledge to know you. To know a part of your history
that, is history itself. World Ward II Veteran, that was rescued from the Sea. Blessed with a family, friends and neighbors that
maybe ignored your virtues. But life is a mistery. GOD has called you home for a job well done.
I was privileged to be part of Arturo’s family. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone feel welcome. He was a kind and generous person who loved the Lord and his family more than anything. Arturo will be missed by all who knew him.
I am very sorry for your loss
In March of 2008 I was very fortunate in speaking to Arturo again for the first time in a few decades. He sounded youthful and happy, just like I always remembered him to be.
Like a â??blast from the pastâ??, it brought back memories of our families visiting up in Long Island way back then, long-standing family friendships and relationships that were in place when I was born in â??58. It was always a treat for us to visit, one of those things which remain a constant memory, always with you, regardless of time.
I had not seen him in over 25 years. I had grown and moved on to other places and experiences. My mother would always keep me informed of how Arturo and his family were doing, and that they would always ask about me, looking forward to seeing me again.
I regret that Arturo is no longer with us, and that I missed out in seeing him again. I had just started re-establishing my past ties to him. But I will always hold on to those memories, celebrate his life and his accomplishments, and support his family as they privately grieve, keeping him in their memories and daily thoughts forever.
I envision Arturo up there, in safe keeping, along with my father, until it is our turn to be together with them again.