Lawrence Anthony Buta, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2013, at Melech House, in Temple Terrace.
Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Rapsis Buta.
Survivors include a sister, Eileen C. Mestas.
The family will be having private services at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.