After more than 15 years as an interior designer, Anitra Mecadon finally has a show on HGTV called “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” coming in 2022. So while Anitra certainly has Lil Jon to thank for this opportunity, she also has her parents to thank for instilling in her a strong work ethic and helping her become the person she is today.
But who are Anitra’s parents: Patricia Kosek and Charles Mecadon? Find out all about them as you scroll down below.
Who are Anitra Mecadon’s parents?
Anitra Mecadon’s parents are Patricia Kosek and Charles Mecadon. They are Anitra’s biggest supporters and are often seen at their daughter’s social events.
On Father’s Day 2021, Anitra’s sister shared a photo of Charles on her FB, writing, “Happy Father’s Day to my forever dad Numero Uno! We love you!! You are the BEST!!!!!!!!!”
Similarly, on Mother’s Day 2014, Anitra’s sister posted a photo of herself and her mother on FB with the caption: “Happy Mother’s Day!! I love you mommy!”
However, Anitra’s parents aren’t her only supporters. Her husband of over 8 years, Adam Bret, is also often seen promoting Anitra’s work on his IG.
In case you didn’t know, Adam is the Executive Producer & Executive Vice President of Development at Low Rider Films. Additionally, he is an actor and singer who has worked in the music department on Mega Dens (2014 – 2015) and Impossible Possible/The Amazon 5000 Story (2021).
Meet Anitra Mecadon’s mother, Patricia Kosek
Anitra Mecadon’s mother, Patricia Kosek, is the daughter of Andrew and Anneliese Kosek.
Sadly, Andrew passed away on February 15, 2021, at the age of 96. He was a soldier who served two years in Vietnam and retired as a CW4 in 1971 after 28 years of service.
Remembering her veteran grandfather, Anitra wrote on her IG on February 23, 2021, “We owe this man and all men and women like him a debt of gratitude. They carried the burden of our freedom on their shoulders while their hearts bled for the loved ones they left behind.”
Additionally, Patricia’s brother, Andrew Charles Kosek, has long since passed away.
As for Patricia’s mother, she is still alive and well at the age of 89 in 2022.
Patricia Kosek was born in January 1951. That means she is 71 years old in 2022.
Additionally, this means that Patricia was 26 years old when she gave birth to Anitra.
Coincidentally, both mother and daughter were born in the same month.
Patricia Kosek has been a production manager at her alma mater, the University of Scranton, for 17 long years. She initially started her job at Scranton in April 1994 and was responsible for receiving rough manuscripts and following them through to final print publication there.
Prior to that, she attended the University of Scranton, where she received her Bachelor of Science – Liberal Studies from 1994 to 2001.
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Is Patricia Kosek on Instagram?
No, we couldn’t find Patricia on Instagram.
However, this is her Facebook.
Meet Anitra Mecadon Father, Charles Mecadon
Anitra Mecadon’s father, Charles Mecadon, was the son of Edward J. Ellman and Georgette S. Ellman. Sadly, both have long since passed away—Edward in May 1985 and Georgette in February 2009.
Let’s learn more about Charles through this article.
Charles Mecadon was born in August 1951. That means he is 70 years old in 2022.
He is only 6 months younger than his wife Patricia.
As of 2022, Charles Mecadon has been serving as the “National Director of Sales Training and Content” for the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) for over 11 and a half years.
“Anyone can find a job, but a career is another story,” he says, so he encourages those who want to earn what they deserve to talk to them.
Prior to that, he served as a regional training coordinator at NFIB for 8 years and as a department manager for 3 years.
In terms of education, Charles attended Wilkes University to earn his Master of Business Administration — majoring in business, management, marketing, and related support services.
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Is Charles Mecadon on Instagram?
Yes, find Charles on Instagram @charliemec.
Also, here is his Facebook.
Related FAQs
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Are Anitra Mecadon’s parents still married?
Yes, Anitra’s parents are still married until 2022.
In fact, they just celebrated their wedding anniversary on February 23 and have never looked happier.
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How many children do Anitra Mecadon’s parents have?
Anitra’s parents had at least three children — Dr. Pilar Mecadon Labriola, Dr. Francis Mecadon, and Anitra.
While Anitra needs no introduction, their daughter, Pilar, is a chiropractor. She founded Chiro Health Spa and also serves as the CEO of ASEA. But most importantly, Pilar says she is a mother. As of 2022, she resides in Ramsey, New Jersey, with her husband Joe Labriola and their beautiful children.
Speaking of their son, Francis turned 46 in February 2022. He graduated from the University of Scranton in 2000, then worked as a teacher’s assistant and taught lab courses in Immunology and Histology. Additionally, he has over 13 years of experience practicing general dentistry.
As of 2022, Francis is married to Simone Allen and has 2 children.
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Where do Anitra Mecadon’s parents live?
Anitra’s parents reside in Pittston, PA as of 2022.