Anthony Pallotta

Anthony Raymond (Tony) Pallotta, 84, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on February 21st, 2026 in Ocala, Florida

Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York to Violet and Peter Pallotta on August 5th, 1941. He went to high school at Island Trees, located in Levittown, New York and graduated in 1958. Upon graduating, Anthony enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1960 and served honorably for 4 years. During his tenure with the corp, he rose to the rank of Lance Corporal and finally as an MP. Upon completion, he and the love of his life, Fran, married on August 25th, 1966. He worked as a loader operator for Florida Rock for 32 years.

He enjoyed riding Harleys, collected and restored classic cars, Daytona Bike Week, watching Fox News, and black and white tv on his mega LG TV, bending tupperware, fighting screen doors, loves the New York Jets, Nascar, and spending time with his family, playing ball, and spoiling and pampering his favorite daughter Maxine, which they will again be reunited. Anthony was involved for Toys For Tots, Tunnel to Towers, and Saint Jude.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Franny, son Peter and partner Veronica, daughter Debra aka Angel and husband Adam, grandchildren Jake and KC.

Funeral service will be held at Roberts of Ocala West Chapel in Ocala, Florida on Thursday February 26th, 2026 at 02:00 PM with Father Shenoy from Queen of Peace officiating. Visitation will be held at Roberts of Ocala West Chapel on February 25th, 2026 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM.

Memorial Donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers, Saint Jude, and Toys for Tots.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the charities listed above.

What time are we eating? What's for dessert? How much money was that?? Geez, who's going to eat all that??

You will always be with us in our hearts.