Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Moreva Chalaire Griek

Moreva Chalaire Griek

August 27, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Moreva Chalaire Griek, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born at Doctors Hospital in New York City, to Walter Chalaire and Eva Eitingon Chalaire.

Moreva attended Wheelock College where she received her degree in teaching and taught elementary school until she married...

James Elbert Allen

James Elbert Allen

August 19, 2024

James Elbert "Bert" Allen, 76, of Boynton Beach passed away on August 19, 2024.  Bert was born in Plant City, Florida and was a 1966 graduate of Seacrest High School in Delray Beach. Bert loved fishing, watching football with his friends at the Sail Inn and Frog Lounge.

He is survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins....

Roy Michael Simon

Roy Michael Simon

August 14, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our father, Roy M. Simon, a lifelong resident and cherished member of the Delray Beach community. Simon, age 93, a practicing architect, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Roy's strong will, love of life, family, his profession, his tenacity, grace and love of his town,...

Rose A. Auvil

Rose A. Auvil

August 11, 2024

Rose A. Auvil, 98, of Delray Beach and formerly of Uniontown, Pennsylvania passed away on August 11, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.

Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John & Karen Auvil of Coral Springs, Florida and her daughter and son-in-law Stella and Robert Shelby of Pompano Beach, Florida and son-in-law Patrick J....

Catherine Anna Bonacci

Catherine Anna Bonacci

August 2, 2024

Catherine (Cathy) Anna Bonacci, 80, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Cathy is reunited her with husband, Anthony (Bim) Bonacci.  She was a good-hearted person with a big smile who loved being with her friends and family.  She loved to cook and especially enjoyed going out...

James F. Volpe

James F. Volpe

August 1, 2024

James Volpe of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Staten Island, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  He owned Volpe Electric Company in Staten Island and managed Pro-Foot in Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, James; three grand-children and four great grand-children.

His passing request was to go silently...

Danny G. Rogers

Danny G. Rogers

August 1, 2024

Danny G. Rogers, 81, of Palm Springs, FL passed away on August 1, 2024.  He was a long-time resident of Palm Beach County.  Danny lived by example and raising his children.  He was a hard worker and a skilled cabinet maker for many years.  Danny served in the US Marine Corp and was a proud veteran.

Danny...

Helen Georgette Comisso

Helen Georgette Comisso

July 30, 2024

Helen Georgette Comisso, 96, died on July 30, 2024 in Valrico, Florida at her daughter's home.  Helen was born August 9, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio to Elsie and George Forcier.  She was a professional violinist, Suzuki violin teacher, and medical secretary.  She enjoyed holiday dinners with her family, traveling, orchestra concerts, and eating out.

She is survived...

Simone Lafosse-Marin

Simone Lafosse-Marin

July 23, 2024

Simone Lafosse Marin, born on March 12, 1924, in Lamentin, Martinique, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at the age of 100. Simone was the epitome of grace and class, loved and respected by all who knew her. Always well-dressed and proper, she claimed her secret to a long life was all the vitamins she took daily.

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Elaine M. Nicholson

Elaine M. Nicholson

July 18, 2024

Elaine M. Nicholson, 79, of Delray Beach and formerly of Lawrenceburg, IN and Washington, D.C. passed away on July 18, 2024.  She was a longtime employee of Two George's Waterfront Grill in Boynton Beach.  Elaine is survived by her brother Arthur J. Gutfreund, sons Brian Douglas Nicholson and Daniel Alan Nicholson.  A memorial Mass will be held at St....

Thomas Collins

Thomas Collins

July 13, 2024

Thomas Collins, affectionately known as T.C. to his friends and Pop Pop to his four grandsons, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 98.  Born on May 30, 1926, in Gary, Indiana, T.C. lived a full and remarkable life.

Tom is survived by his three children: Kevin, Kelly, and Colleen.  As a young...

Olga Perez Carreras

Olga Perez Carreras

July 5, 2024

Olga Perez Carreras (born May 6, 1930), of Delray Beach, Florida, and Manhasset, New York, died July 5, 2024.  Olga was predeceased by her husband, Charles Carreras, in 2012.  She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City in the late 1950s, where she worked at the United Nations as a translator.  She married Charles Carreras,...

Jill Hoffmann Black

Jill Hoffmann Black

July 5, 2024

Jill Hoffmann Black, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 5th due to complications from Lupus.  Jill was raised in Delray Beach, and then settled in Boynton Beach with her husband of 39 years, Bill Black, and son John William "J.W." Black.  She shared an especially close relationship with her daughter-in-law, Carly, and her two grandchildren that brought her...

Frances Scandariato

Frances Scandariato

July 1, 2024

Woman. Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Teacher. Writer. Artist. These are just a few of the words that embody the beautiful Frances Acesta Scandariato: a fierce and adventurous soul who touched the hearts of so many around her and brought a smile to all of our faces (and oftentimes a laugh). Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Frances knew...

Gabrielle V. Mckinney

Gabrielle V. Mckinney

June 30, 2024

Gabrielle V. McKinney of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on June 30, 2024.  She is predeceased by her husband, Clifford in 2012.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33483. To view the livestream of the Funeral...

James Cassidy

James Cassidy

June 29, 2024

James "Scotty" Cassidy, 87, of Delray Beach, FL, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, after a short illness.  He was James to his parents and siblings.  He was Jim at work at BOAC/British Airways.  He was Scotty to his wife, friends, neighbors, employees & clients.  He was Poppy to his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was Dad to his children....

Patricia D. Lynch

Patricia D. Lynch

June 23, 2024

Patricia D. Lynch, 92, of Highland Beach, FL died on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, George A. Lynch Jr., in 2007 and her son, Kevin, in 2002.

"Pat," as she was known to her friends, was born Patricia Ann Dymes in 1932 and grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.  She and her husband...

Benjamin Frederick Reinmund

Benjamin Frederick Reinmund

June 22, 2024

B. Frederick Reinmund passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 in Boynton Beach, FL at the age of 88.  He was born in 1935 in Englewood, NJ to Weatherly and Frances Reinmund.

He is survived by his wife, Juliet Hallock Reinmund of 65 years, sister Marian Ulrich of Hanover, NH, sons Frederick Scott Reinmund and daughter in-law...

Kathleen Ann Haley

Kathleen Ann Haley

June 11, 2024

Kathleen Ann Haley, 64, of Delray Beach and formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

A graduate of St. Vincent Ferrer School and Atlantic High School both in Delray Beach, Kathleen received her BA with a major in Communications from Loyola University in Louisiana.  She attended both St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church,...

Osmundo "Pancho" Mederos

Osmundo "Pancho" Mederos

June 10, 2024

Osmundo "Pancho" Mederos joined the love of his life, Fortunata "Nancy" Mederos, on June 10th, 2024.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle to many.  While often stoic in personality and mannerisms, Pancho cared deeply for his family, their success and security, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

He was born...