Anthony P. Carrano, 59, of Vero Beach, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 1, 2014 from battling cancer for 6 months. He had lived in Norwalk, CT for most of his life and has lived in Vero Beach, FL for the past 19 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Tess Carrano, a brother, Neil Carrano, Jr. and a great-grandson, Jaiden.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Carrano; son, Shaun Bratsenis; 2 daughters, Dodie Ledford and Melanie Bratsenis; 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Laura-Nicole and Tyler; 3 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Jacelyn and Aaliyah.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a best friend to everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 5PM to 8PM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL.

Condolences may be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.