William A. Megletti

William A. Megletti, 65, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away after a sudden illness Sunday, July 27, 2014, with his loving family by his side.
He was born Aug. 30, 1948, in Dover, N.J., the proud son of Florence (Anderson) and Anthony Megletti. He was a veteran of the United States Army and experienced combat operations during the Vietnam War. He had a lifelong love of automobiles, especially his ’57 Chevy. He was the owner and operator of Megletti’s Texaco Service Station in North Fort Myers for more than 20 years. He was also an admirer of horses, an avid boater and member of the Masons for many years.
He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his loving wife, Mildred (Anderson); his children, Linda Barfield (Jim), Nancy John (Chris), Chrissy McIntyre (Terry), Billy Megletti (Chris) and Kelli Young (Bill); his grandchildren, Nancy Sarazen (Bobby), Kyle Thacker, Madison Schaaf, Faith John, Brandon Megletti, Paige Megletti, Matthew Barfield, Emmaraye Barfield, Billy Young, Jordan Young and Cole Young; his great grandson, David Barfield; his sister, Sue Megletti (Fred); and his brother, Ed Megletti (Bev). He also leaves behind a number of extended family and scores of people who were proud to call him a friend.
Sadly, he was predeceased by his parents and his grandson, Adam Barfield.
A visitation was held Friday, Aug. 1, at the Sonshine Worship Center, 12925 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers. A funeral was conducted there Saturday, Aug. 2. At the conclusion of services, family and friends traveled in procession from the church to William’s final resting place at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead consider a donation in William’s honor to Tidewell Hospice, c/o Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238, or by e-mail at: philanthropy@tidewell.org.
Those who wish to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time may visit Mr. Megletti’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.