Anthony John “Artie ” Schraft, 81, of The Villages, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 unexpectedly after a short illness. Artie moved to The Villages in 1998 from the Poconos, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. He was of the Lutheran faith. He loved to play golf, shoot pool and dancing at The Singles Club. Artie loved the lifestyle of The Villages and treasured his close friends he made while living here. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Schraft. He is survived by his three children, Diana Bongiorno, Pine Bush, NY, Anthony J. Jr., South Brunswick, NJ, Cheryl Decker, Hamilton Square, NJ; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; girlfriend, Joan Brandonisio and his faithful Chihuahua, Buddy. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2015 with a funeral service to follow immediately.