1944 – 2015

INDUSTRY — Anthony L. Tempesta, 71, of Industry, lost his 40+ year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, with his wife and dog, Ellie May, by his side on Thursday, Nov. 19, at his home.

He was a graduate of Edward Little High School and went on to build his career in the shoe industry. Tony was a determined spirit with a wonderful sense of humor. This and his artistic sense brought him around the world, even working in Asia for many years. His determination went beyond his career; he became a pilot and designed his own home on Clearwater Lake. He loved hunting and fishing, going to the family camp north of Jackman, and cooking.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Janette Jackson, whom he had been with for almost 40 years; four children, Mark, Crystal, Daryl, and Lisa; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Dale Tempesta; and two brothers, Jerry and Tommaso Tempesta.

He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Elaine Degraves; and a niece, Katie Tempsta-Fournier.