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PRETE, Anita
Anita Prete of Cooper City, FL formerly of West Hartford, passed away July 30, 2013 after a valiant battle with Leukemia. Anita was born in Hartford and moved to Florida in 1979. She was predeceased by Paul her loving husband of 50 years. She leaves three devoted children Paul Prete, his wife Cindy of Cromwell, Timothy, his wife Denise of Avon, Allison Rautus her husband Steve of Huntington Beach, CA, five grandchildren Ashley Prete Vargas husband Nick, Austin Prete, Blake Prete, Jack and Bailey Prete, a sister Jo-ann Ventura and husband Vic of Berlin, sister-in-law Helaine Ferrante and a dear and loving Aunt Mary of Long Beach, NY. She was predeceased by a loving grandson T.J. Prete, and two brothers, Lawrence and Lewis Pellettier. Anita attended Hillyer College West Hartford. She taught Physical Education at The House of Good Shepherd employing the early stages of the President Kennedy Physical Fitness Program. Her love of teaching and tennis was known throughout Connecticut. This love helped bring friends and family into this wonderful sport. Her passion for tennis led her to the National Conference of Tennis Teachers in New York, which she attended for 11 years. She taught at the Farmington Farms Racquet Club in Farmington Connecticut for many years and was involved in the running of the Insurance City Tennis Open tournament in Hartford.
A memorial mass to celebrate her life will take place, August 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Mark Catholic Church, 5601 S. Flamingo Rd., Southwest Ranches, FL. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A memorial service celebrating her life will be scheduled in Connecticut at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bailey Prete
December 20, 2013
My Grandma was a very special person. I will always hold her dear in my heart.
Tama Ortiz
August 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy to you and your familes. She rests with her loved ones, and I am grateful to have had the privilege to know such a wonderful Lady.
The O'Brien Family
August 9, 2013
Our hearts are filled with deep sadness for the loss of our dear neighbor and friend, and for her loving and devoted family. Anita and Paul welcomed us with open arms when we first moved here some nineteen years ago. Anita was a shining example of all things good and wonderful in human beings - love, kindness, warmth, friendliness, intelligence, wit, dignity. She was a very classy lady, and her always-smiling face will be sorely missed on our little cul-de-sac and by everyone so fortunate to have known her.
Sue Cusimano
August 7, 2013
A beautiful person inside and out and loyal friend.I first met Anita and Allison helping them shop at The Limited.
Our friendship was renewed years later
as members of Lago Mar. She no longer played tennis but loved to share tips of the game.May she be at peace.
August 6, 2013
my prayers to you cindy,paul,ashley and austin,,, she did it her way,, and that is a blessing,,, sincerly pam bayha
Shirley Cornett
August 5, 2013
What a wonderful person, who loved her family and friends with all her heart! She will be especially missed by her Lago Mar friends. God Bless You.
Yvette Charette
August 4, 2013
I am so sorry for our loss! Another angel in heaven. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Yvette R. Charette
August 4, 2013
We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Anita's devoted and loving daughter, sons, their wives, her grandchildren and her extended family. Anita was a caring and loving mother and grandmother, a strong and courageous woman, and a very special friend to many. We will miss our dear friend. (Shell & Carmen Seltzer)
Jane Dowling
August 4, 2013
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Paul Prete
August 4, 2013
Tita,
A fabulous Mom and friend to all, you reached many people who hit the ball. You taught us lessons on the court, which helped guide us through the sport of life.
You approached everything in life with a consistent and optimistic attitude that never waivered. I will miss our special talks, opinions, suggestions and the way you could whip up a 5 star meal in a flash.
Your family and friends have always known and will remember you as the very special person you are and know that we will continue conduct ourselves and teach others in the way that you would be proud.
Happiness is A Girl Called Anita
Your Son Paul
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