Herbert C. Mahota, 88, of Avon Park, FL died Wednesday afternoon, November 1, 2017 at Florida Hospital.  A native of Oxford, MA, he had lived in Florida since 1982 in North Palm Beach and 1990 in Avon Park.  He served as a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus in Oxford, MA. He had worked in the family construction company, for Cumberland Farms and also as a Real Estate Agent.  He enjoyed many activities including, golfing, bowling, snow skiing and traveling.  He was preceded in death by son, Herbert C. (Patty) Mahota, Jr. and step son, Daniel J. Williams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol A. Mahota; 4 children Patricia (Steve) Tonken, Kenneth (Linda) Mahota, Nancy Mahota and Joanne (Doug) Cyr; step children, Vicki (Stoch) Malek, Donna (Dave) Armstrong and Robyn Ledoux; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Memorial service to be held at a later date.