Kenneth Sole Patera, 64, Leesburg, FL. passed away on May 24, 2014 in Leesburg, Florida. Mr. Patera was born on May 10, 1950 in Teaneck, New Jersey to his parents Frank and Mildred Patera. Mr. Patera was an Assistant Service Manger for the Verizon Telephone Company. He moved to Leesburg in 2002 from Butler, NJ and was of the Catholic faith. He was a proud member of the Bell Telephone Retirees and enjoyed working in his garden and horseback riding as well as target shooting. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years: Annerose Patera of Leesburg, FL. Services entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. On line condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com