A. M. Fontana (June 4, 1924 – February 25, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 107th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]

Tony (Antonio Matteo) Fontana
Fontana in 1976
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 107th district
In office
1972–1982
Preceded byGeorge Ira Baumgartner
Succeeded byRoberto Casas
Personal details
Born(1924-06-04)June 4, 1924
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 2010(2010-02-25) (aged 85)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina
Williams College
Mount St. Mary's College

Life and career

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Fontana was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Mount Pleasant High School, the University of North Carolina, Williams College and Mount St. Mary's College.[4]

In 1972, Fontana was elected to represent the 107th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding George Ira Baumgartner. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Roberto Casas.[2][3]

Fontana died on February 25, 2010, in Tallahassee, Florida,[4] at the age of 85.

References

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  1. ^ "Realtor Tries to Deny Fontana Third Term In Florida House". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. September 5, 1976. p. 168. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ a b "Antonio Fontana Obituary (2010)". Tallahassee Democrat. February 27, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2023.