Barney C. Provoncha

Benard C. Provoncha of St James City passed away Nov. 28, 2009 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL. He was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Bristol Vermont to Theressa and Ernest Joseph Provoncha who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Betty Provoncha, sister Kay Vaughn and her husband Leslie of Palm Bay Florida, brother Francis Provoncha and his wife Marian of Bristol Vermont, daughter Patty Roe of Pasadena Maryland, son Steve Provoncha of Maryland, daughter Sandra Compton and her husband Danny of St. James City, daughter Linda Crooks and her husband Drew of Franklin Tennessee, son Truman Cornett of Louisville Kentucky, son Floyd Cornett and his wife Theresa of Jeffersonville Indiana, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Barney served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947. He spent most of his life working as a long haul truck driver. After retirement he moved to St James City in April, 1980 and founded and managed a business, “Barney’s Lawn Service” for 10 years, selling the business in 1990. He also managed the Shangri La Mobile Home Park for 28 years until his death. He was a life member of the P.I. VFW, and the P.I. American Legion. He was a member of the P.I. Moose and a charter member of the P.I. Elk’s

He was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church where the funeral will be held on Dec. 5, 2009. A memorial ceremony and luncheon will be held at the American Legion following the church service.

Memorial donations can be made to Hope Hospice.