Anthony Carl Alvarez's Obituary
Anthony Carl Alvarez, age 76, of Zolfo Springs and previously a longtime resident of Alva, Florida passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.He was born on November 8, 1937 in Bonita Springs, Florida, the proud son of mother Frankie (Carter) and father Tony Alvarez. Anthony grew up in the Fort Myers area and resided there for most of his life. He owned and operated West Florida Truck Brokers and finished out his working years by raising cattle. He also spent time over the years working and living in Arcadia and Wauchula and for the past year in Zolfo Springs. Of all the places life and work took him to over the years, however, he most loved being a parent and staying close to his family. He was the best father a child could be blessed with.He leaves to cherish his loving memory his children Carlene Spiker of Zolfo Springs, Kim Colding (Mike) of Zolfo Springs, Tony Alvarez (Vicki) of Alva and Carmen Cochran (Jack) of Christmas, Florida; grandchildren Shannon Ayers, Justin Spiker, Brandon Spiker, Mikey Colding, Shasta Alvarez, Cody Alvarez and Jared Cochran; two great-grandchildren; his brother Angus Alvarez (Sandra) and his sister Carolyn Powell. He also leaves behind a number of extended family members and many people who were proud to call him a friend.A Memorial Gathering for Anthony will be conducted from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. A Memorial Service will immediately be celebrated thereafter at 11:00 AM also in the chapel.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Those who wish to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time are urged to visit Anthony’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.
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