Joseph "Papa Joe" Emil Antala's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2026 in Riverview, Florida

Joseph "Papa Joe" Emil Antala

October 13, 1937 - October 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Riverview, Florida

Joseph "Papa Joe" Emil Antala's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2026 in Riverview, Florida

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Joseph "Papa Joe" Emil Antala

October 13, 1937 - October 18, 2026 (89 years old)

Riverview, Florida

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Joseph Emil Antala Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Joseph Emil Antala of Riverview, Florida is shared. Joseph, born on October 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his daughter Karyn Antala; his son-in-law David Welch; his son William Antala; his daughter-in-law Kirsten Antala; his son Richard Antala; his daughter-in-law Stephanie Antala; his grandchildren, Alicia Antala, Kyle Kelsey, Christopher Antala-Knoll, Nicholas Antala-Knoll, William Antala Jr., Logan Antala, Katherine Antala-Knoll, Dylan Antala, Megan Antala and Alivia Antala; and his family, Steven Gonzalez Sr., Wayne Gonzalez, April Stevens, Hunter Stevens, Jojo Conley, Steven Gonzalez Jr., Cassidy Gonzalez, Jessica Gonzalez, Ashley Carr, Hannah Gonzalez, Avery Stevens, Mikinlee Blocker, Wyatt, Gavin Gonzalez and Maverick Hogan.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3566 (1810 Front St, Valrico, FL 33594).

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Sat

Nov 14

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3566
1810 Front St, Valrico, FL 33594

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