Anthony B. Mirra, 86, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Kings Grant House Assisted Living, Virginia Beach, Va.

Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Dominick, Sr. and Josephine Naples Mirra.

Mr. Mirra was a member of St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, and was a graduate of Exeter High School.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country during World War II.

Prior to his retirement, he had worked as an equipment superintendent for Sordoni Construction Co. for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by hia daughter Susan Mirra, brother Dominick Mirra, Jr. and sister Anna Mirra and daughter in law Kathleen Mirra.

Surviving are his children: David Mirra , John (Karen), Virginia Beach, Va. and Cynthia Browning (Wiley).

Grandchildren: Erica and Nicholas, Mirra and Jessa O'Brian and Mark Mirra.

Also a sister, Mary Salerno, West Pittston, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday  April 27, 2016 at  St. Anthony of Padua Church, ( St. Barbara Parish) , Exeter.
Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Kings Grant House Assisted Living, 440 N. Lynn Haven Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23452 or to the charity of your choice.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com