Ancora, Gino M, 84 of Brandon, FL (formerly of Pompton Lakes, NJ) passed away Feb 15, 2017. Born April 3, 1932 in Orange, NJ he was the son of the late Michael and Gelsomina Ancora and loving husband of the late Helen L. Ancora.

He was a graduate of Michigan State University and Muhlenberg College after having served in the U.S. Army.

Before retiring, Gino was a long time educator and golf coach, having taught 38 years at Wayne Hills High School in Wayne, NJ.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Ancora and wife Helen Anne of Stockholm, NJ, David Ancora of Fairfield, CA and Catherine (Ancora) Brennan and husband Daniel of West Chester, PA along with his grandchildren Matthew Ancora, Lauren Ancora, Bradley Ancora, Elizabeth Brennan and great-grandchildren Gino and Lia Ancora. He is survived by his loving sister Ida Colavito of Bradenton, FL and was preceded in death by his sister Angela C. Detore.

The family would like to sincerely thank his caregivers and express their deepest gratitude.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be expressed at http://www.serenitymeadows.com/obituaries.html

Remembrance service to be arranged at a later date.