Michael A. Giunta, 53, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

He was born Nov. 3, 1958, in Bronx, N.Y., the son of Kenneth and Anna (nee Izzo) Giunta.

Michael moved from New York to Port Charlotte in 1983. He and his wife Tery were high school sweethearts for five years before marrying in 1980. Michael and his brother were the founders of Kustom Creations for over 20 years, and then, in 2004, Michael opened G-Force Restyling, building the business from the ground up. He will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous man.

Michael will be greatly missed by his loving wife and soul mate of 32 years, Tery; daughters, Angela Giunta, Lauren Giunta and Maria Giunta; son, Dominick Giunta; parents, Anna and Kenneth Giunta; sister, Anna Giunta; and brothers, Ralph Giunta and Kenny Giunta.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., with a service to celebrate Michael’s life at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.

Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.