J. Kevin Barile

BARILE, J. Kevin, 50, passed away on April 21, 2015 in Tampa, FL. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Plant High School and received a BS degree in building construction from the University of Florida. After graduating, he worked for Harbert Construction. Kevin then went back to school before graduating with his law degree from UF. He worked at Pinnacle Towers before starting Acme Towers in 1997. Kevin then founded Midwest Tower Leasing which served 27 states before it merged with ClearShot Communications. Kevin then went on to found Ridan Industries where he continued to work in the tower industry. Kevin was an animal lover and a large supporter of both the ASPCA and the Humane Society. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. John Lee Barile in 1990. Kevin is survived by his mother Sandra Barile of Tampa; sister Dana Ruiz, her husband Alan and their children Alexa, Isabella, and AJ, all of Tampa; sister Laura and her husband David and their children Benjamin, Matthew, and Joshua, all of CA; and his beloved Chihuahua, Gracie. A visitation will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 2 to 5PM at Gonzalez Funeral with a prayer service being offered at 4PM by Deacon Paul Haber. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kevin’s name to the ASPCA or The Humane Society.