Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Shirley Jean Talcott Jefferson
August 6, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley Jean Talcott Jefferson of Wellington, Florida who died peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the age of 91. Â Shirley grew up in Salinas, CA and spent the majority of her life in Tucson, AZ before moving to Florida to be closer to family. Â ...
Mary F. Crocker
August 1, 2023
Mary F. Crocker, 91, passed away on August 1, 2023. Â Mary was a longtime resident of Delray Beach, FL and member of the First Baptist Church of Delray Beach and Benton, TN. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Jack David Crocker in 2017.
Mary had many different careers, but teaching piano was her favorite.
She...
Marie D. Todino
July 28, 2023
Marie D. Todino, 92, of Delray Beach and formerly of Brooklyn, New York passed away on July 28, 2023. Â She is survived by her brother Joseph Todino of Delray Beach, FL and 3 nephews Joseph (Lisa) Todino, Eddie (Noreen) Plantz, Thomas (Dawn) Plantz, 3 nieces Rose Plantz, Frances (Tony) Delissio and Susan (Paul) Carpenter, 7 great nieces and nephews...
Nelson J. Hemsley
July 28, 2023
Nelson J. Hemsley, 93, of Delray Beach and formerly of Long Beach, New York passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in Montreal, Canada, he became an American citizen in 1955. Â Nelson served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union, Local 28. Nelson owned his own roofing...
William "Santa" Rego
July 27, 2023
William "Santa" Rego of Lantana passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 75.
Bill was born in Reedsburg, WI. Â He moved to Florida in 1972 and began his proud career as a driver-engineer for Delray Beach Fire Rescue, serving his community for 30 years before retiring.
After retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time...
Stella Rossi
July 18, 2023
Stella Rossi, 96 of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on July 18th, 2023. Â Stella was predeceased by her husband Enrico Rossi in 2007. Â She is survived by her daughters Maria S Ellingsworth of Delray Beach, FL and Elisa C Turner of Vancouver, WA; sisters, Florence "Kathy" Stambaugh of Boynton Beach, FL and Francis Ewing of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren,...
Kenneth William Brotz
July 13, 2023
Kenneth William Brotz, of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home in Lauderhill, Florida.
Kenneth was born on August 11, 1968, in Livingston, New Jersey to Nativia and John (Jack) Brotz. He graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1986 and Montclair State University in 1990. Kenneth was a bright,...
Lillian T. Fenton
July 12, 2023
Lillian Theresa Fenton, a cherished member of the Delray Beach community and formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Lillian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brightened the lives of those around her with her unwavering love, humor, and selflessness.
Lillian is predeceased by...
Robert Anthony Casciola-Tessaro
July 10, 2023
Robert Anthony Casciola-Tessaro, 37, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Robert-Anthony is survived by his husband, Anthony Casciola-Tessaro, his parents Maria and Marco Casciola, his brothers Christian-Lee and Julian-Domenic Casciola and his sisters-in-law Megan and Christina Casciola, and nieces Oliva and Gianna, and nephew Talon Casciola.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated...
Patricia M. Morrissey
June 29, 2023
Patricia M. Morrissey, 85, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Hicksville, New York passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023.
She was a proud 1955 graduate of The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica, New York. Patricia and Bill moved to Delray Beach in August 2023 and she was a member since 2016 of the St. Vincent...
Daniel E. Parkinson
June 29, 2023
Daniel (Dan) E. Parkinson, 59, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Coral Gables, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Renee (Westbrook) Parkinson, and daughters Lily (Kellen) Denny and Molly Parkinson, and his new grandson, Reece Daniel Denny. Â His is also survived by his older sister, Ann (Robert) Stuart and many nieces and...
William Vits Ott
June 23, 2023
William Vits Ott (Billy) peacefully and gently slipped away the morning of June 23, 2023 at his home in the Village of Golf. Â He gracefully and valiantly endured a 17year struggle with Parkinson Disease.
Billy was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 22, 1940 to Norman Harlow Ott and Kathryn Vits Ott. Â He was the third of...
Richard Zicky Simon
June 21, 2023
Richard Zicky Simon, 99, passed away peacefully June 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. Zicky was 12 days shy of his 100th birthday. Zicky was born on July 3, 1923 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Samuel and Julia Simon. Shortly thereafter (1923), the Family moved to Delray Beach. He graduated from Delray High School (Old School Square) and was...
Thomas J. Storey
June 14, 2023
It is with great sorrow that the family of Thomas J Storey age 64 of Boynton Beach Florida announce his passing on June 14, 2023. Tom (TJ) succumbed to injuries after a devastating fall at home.
Tom was born on July 3, 1958 to the late Thomas V Storey and Helen Stohlmann Storey.
Tom was...
Gabino Rangel, Iii
June 12, 2023
Gabino Rangel, III, 35, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on June 12, 2023.
He is survived by his parents Delores & Gabino Rangel, Jr. of Delray Beach, son Zachariah Rangel, of Delray Beach, 2 sisters and brothers-in-law Marianne and Josh Rodriquez of Delray Beach, FL, and Melissa and Robert Wood of Hanahan, South Carolina, niece Arianna...
Joanne Lach Bingo
June 12, 2023
Joanne Lach Bingo, 58 of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Camillus, New York passed away on June 12, 2023.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Elise Lach, brother-in-law John George and cousin Dr. Lorraine Bedy
She is survived by her husband Bill Bingo, son Billy Bingo, daughter Brooke Bingo, sisters...
Robert Bruce Meighan
June 11, 2023
Robert Bruce Meighan "Bob" was born near Fargo, ND on September 23, 1938 to Robert and Alvera Meighan. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Spokane, WA, where he lived until attending Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C. Bob was blessed with four siblings, Jacob, William, Michael (deceased), and Mary (deceased). He began his life-long love of golf by caddying...
Richard Albert Colosky
June 9, 2023
Richard Albert Colosky, born on July 21,1945 in Chicago, IL has passed away at age 77 on June 9,2023 in Delray Beach, FL. Â Richard aka Dick leaves behind Shirley Colosky, his beloved wife of 30 years.
He is survived by his step-children James Alan Hanna, Kimberly Diane Tibbs, sister Donna Vesely, niece Romni Wilkin, five grandchildren, 17...
Jack David Flockhart
June 7, 2023
Jack David Flockhart, 62, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Jack was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and resided in South Florida his entire life. Â He was a family man who loved everyone and put everyone first. Â Jack worked in the concrete business for over 40...
Fanny M. Vaccarino
June 4, 2023
Fanny M. Vaccarino, 90, of New York, New York, most recently residing in Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 21st, 1932 to Nunzio and Gaetana Squillante. Fanny lived a blessed young life in Mt. Vernon and Yorktown Heights, New York. She was raised with her five...


