Obituary of Anthony Profota

Profota: Anthony Charles A resident of Chatham, Tony Profota passed away at home peacefully after a lengthy struggle with many health problems, with his wife at his side on October 8, 2009 at the age of 81. Born in Chatham, eldest son of the late Antonin and Elizabeth (nee Mucka) Profota. Loving husband of 53 years to Patricia M. Profota (nee Repka). Dear father to Elizabeth (Betsy) Marie and her husband Michael Marchand, and Anthony (Tony) John Profota. Proud grandfather to Michael Anthony Marchand, Brian John Marchand and Steven Daniel Marchand. In 1971, Tony was the first Technical Teacher in Kent County to obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree, which he obtained from the University of Windsor. He began his teaching career at Tecumseh Secondary School in 1962 as the Auto Shop teacher for five years. He moved with the shop classes to Chatham-Kent Secondary School where he taught for 22 years before retiring in 1989. His job was the love of his life. He always said his students (both boys and girls) made him want to go to work everyday. A Private Family Service has taken place with interment at St. Anthony Cemetery, Chatham. During the Service there was a reading by Tony’s eldest Grandson, Michael A. Marchand. Pallbearers were Anthony John Profota, Michael Anthony Marchand, Brian John Marchand and Michael D. Marchand. Memorial donations to honour Tony’s life can be made to the St. Francis Advocates of Arcona Caring for Autistic Individuals and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com “Tony was the most unselfish person I ever met.” - Pat