Richard M. Fonti, age 77, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born New York, New York to Basil and Eleanor Fonti. He was a US Army veteran and retired from the New York City Sanitation Department. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.
Awards
Served with the 196th Infantry Brigade, serving 3 1/2 months in Vietnam before being medevac'd out of country
- Combat Infantryman Badge for direct combat action
-National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Vietnam Gallantry Cross
- New York Conspicuous Service Cross
A celebration of life for Richard will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Turner Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemetery, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609. A reception will occur Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609. A committal service will occur Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
