Warren Osborn Banta, 80, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Haven, passed away Feb. 6. He was born March 30, 1933 in New Haven to Edwin and Marjorie (Cone) Banta. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Adelin Banta; son Lee Warren Banta; grandson Justin Banta; and brothers Edwin, Robert and Donald Banta. Warren is survived by his daughter Lynne Banta (Javier Garcia) of New Haven; and three granddaughters, Adelyn, Lilah, and Noelia Garcia. He is also survived by two brothers, Harold Banta of Massachusetts and Paul Banta (Rose) of Branford.

Warren grew up in the Savin Rock area of West Haven. He attended West Haven High School, where he was known as “Ozzie” to all his friends. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Warren enjoyed baseball and was a pitcher for the Twilight League.

He first worked for Western Electric Company, then began a long career with the United Illuminating Company as a field engineer. After more than 35 years with the company he retired in 1994.

An avid golfer, Warren moved to Florida to pursue this passion full time. For many years he would return to Connecticut to spend summers with his daughter and her family and his beloved brothers. Warren was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Ft. Myers Hospice Homecare, his loving caregiver, GiGi, devoted neighbors Joan and Ralph, and especially to his longtime friend Jean Hack.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of West Haven, 1 Church Street, West Haven, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral service is the care of Clancy Funeral Home, East Haven. Please make donations in memory of Warren Banta to The Salvation Army or CT Hospice. www.clancyfuneralhome.com.