Paul Mistretta, Jr. 76, of Ocala, FL passed away December 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Tampa, FL to Paul Sr. and Mary (D'Amico) Mistretta.  Paul served in the National Guard for several years, was a retired printing lithographer and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  He also owned & operated a successful carpet cleaning business for several years.  Paul is survived by his loving wife, Eunice; sons, Kevin Paul Mistretta of Ocala, Anthony Jon Mistretta and his wife Crystal of Columbia, SC; daughter, Michele Lutz and her husband Bill of Mooresville, NC; brother, Joseph Mistretta of Odessa, FL; sisters, Shirley Perez of Odessa, FL, Rosemarie Waltzer of Tampa, FL and Sharon Watson of Brandon, FL; grandchildren, Bryana, Isabel and Madison Mistretta and Hailley and Miranda Lutz.  In Lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to Hospice of Marion County PO Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478.  A Memorial Mass will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (5 SE 17th St. Ocala) on Saturday (Dec. 16th) at 11AM.  There will be a celebration of life ceremony immediately following at the home of the deceased.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funerals & Cremations 11250 SW 93rd Ct. Rd. Ocala, FL 352-236-7813.