YOUNGSVILLE - Anthony James Bravar Jr. died Monday, July 9, 2007 unexpectedly at his home in Youngsville.

He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University and held an advanced degree in scenic design from the Yale School of Drama. He lived and worked in New Hampshire, Alaska, Washington, California, North Carolina, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Surviving: his two daughters, Kate Day (Steve) of London, England, and Margaret Demopoulos (Ted) of Durham, N. H.; and five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Opera North Carolina, 345 N. College St., Suite 409, Charlotte, NC 28202, Attn: Laurel Scherffius.