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Emil PRATESI Obituary

PRATESI, Emil was born on May 6, 1947 in Freeport, NY. He passed away on March 26, 2022. He received his B.A. from Hofstra University in 1969. He went on to graduate with high honors with his J. D. from FSU in 1972. He went on to become a partner with the firm Richards, Gilkey, Fite, Slaughter, Pratesi & Ward PA. His practice included general real estate and corporate law. He is survived by his wife, Diane; their children, Alicia Tenn and Erika Pratesi; his grandchildren and his brother, Roger. Services to be held on April 3 at 2 pm at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, Palm Harbor, FL. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 31, 2022.

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Alicia

March 8, 2025

Tim Johnson

April 3, 2022

I knew Emil professionally. He was a fine lawyer and even better person. I always enjoyed my experiences in working with him. I tried on more than one occasion to lure him to my firm but he was very loyal to his partners and would not leave them. My condolences.

Dennis Ruppel

April 2, 2022

Emil was always a gentleman and very respected peer. Whenever, I had a matter where he was the attorney on the other side I took delight. I knew we would revolve all issues reasonably and have laughs, share good stories and grow our friendship. His keen intellect was only surpassed by the warmth of his kindness. May he Rest In Peace,

Ed Armstrong

March 31, 2022

I was a professional colleague and friend of Emil for the past forty years. He was a fine lawyer, and an even finer person. So very sad.

Jennifer Caldwell

March 31, 2022

So sorry to hear of Emil's passing. I enjoyed working for him very much. I always teased him that he was my favorite boss. We would listen to James Taylor music in the afternoon when the office was quiet. He was a good, good man. I am sorry for Diane and the girls but am happy he will finally be at peace. God bless.

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