He proudly enlisted into the United States Marine Corps at age 17 to protect and serve The United States of America. He later reenlisted into the United States Army. During his military career he was Military Peace officer, helicopter pilot, an air traffic controller, worked in the motor pool on heavy equipment, travelled to Europe, completed the Conversational German Language Course, and served 2 tours in the Vietnam War. While stateside, he travelled most of the United States either being stationed, vacationing, or visiting with family. He served for over 32 years to the great people of these United States, before retiring in 1979 from the United States Army.
During his career he married, had 4 children Charles, Michael, Tina (Carmine), John (Susan). In 2016 he lost his wife after her battle with cancer. In 2021 he married his best friend, Christine Dowell. To his grandkids Alyssa, Liahna, Nicole, Izabella, Teona, Liam, and Jere he was known as 'Pepe'. He was a long-time active member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He loved bowling, travelling, shooting pool, most of all an ice-cold Budweiser and having a good time. He leaves behind his wife, children, as well as siblings Donna (Kenny) Neptune, as well as a number of nieces, nephews Lisa, Kenny, Keith, Katrina, Tammy, Rachel, Michelle, Darlene, Ginny, Kathy and their families. His cousins Larry, Frances, Kathy, and Danny, and their families as well. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary, wife Agnes, brothers John Mimmovich, Michael Flaherty, along with his best friend and pool partner, Donnie.
Services will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery September 16, at 1p.m. *Line up no earlier than 12:30p.m. and no later than 12:45p.m. Any donations may be sent to 9000 Lido Lane Port Richey Fl. 34653
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.northmeadowlawnfuneral.com for the LATANOWICH family.
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