Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Joan "Terry" Hemmer, 88, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Point Pleasant, NJ passed away in her home on April 28, 2023.  Joan was an Air Force veteran. She enjoyed working for many years as a Realtor for the Diane Turton Agency in Sea Girt, NJ and cherished spending time with her family and friends.

She...

Apr 27, 2023

Caroline Prestigiacomo, 85, of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Huntington, New York, passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2023. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack, and her loving son, Joseph. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia (Dennis) Via and Jo Ann (Joseph) Caracappa; nephews, Pasquale (Allison) Zicchinelli and Nicholas Zicchinelli;...

Apr 12, 2023

Cornelius Francis (Neil) Scanlon was born in New York City on May 25, 1934 to immigrants from County Cork, Ireland.  Because of his heritage, Neil was a proud Irish-American and an avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.

Like many children who grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, Neil quietly...

Apr 10, 2023

Christine Mirrione, 72, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on Monday, April 10th, 2023. Christine was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 10, 1950, to Carl and Rose Mirrione. Always the life of the party, Christine loved to host and could make any situation into a celebration. Her loud and bright personality, unmistakable cackle, and natural charm commanded the room...

Mar 30, 2023

Ruth A. Johnson, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kansas City.

She was born on March 1, 1934, in Marion City, Florida to John and Jane (McEvoy) Adams.

Ruth loved to dance and had an...

Mar 29, 2023

Carol Gay Curtiss Dewart of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023.  She was born on October 2, 1935 in New York City and was the daughter of Donald Leroy Curtiss and Vera Thiery Curtiss.

During her earlier years in Greenwich,  she was on the Board of Trustees...

Mar 29, 2023

Dorothy Selma Bousquet, age 97, born in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 3, 1925 passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

She was a longtime and active resident of the Pines of Delray North in Delray Beach, FL.  Dorothy was a member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, the Woman's Club, the Christian Club and Boomers Club.  She retired...

Mar 24, 2023

Alfonso Iscaro, 89, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Al was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Alfonso is survived by his sons, Michael of Las Cruces, NM and John of New Rochelle, NY; sister, Lisa Franzen of Hopewell Junction, NY; brothers, Anthony of Boynton Beach, FL...

Mar 18, 2023

Raymond John Sullivan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18th at home, the day after St. Patrick's Day, fittingly considering his heritage and love of Ireland and all things Irish.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 20th, 1936 to Irish immigrants, John and Katherine Sullivan. In high school, he was a star basketball player and...

Mar 12, 2023

Alfred "Freddy" Bukowski, 97, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Floral Park, New York, passed away on March 12, 2023.

Freddy served in the National Guard, was a member of The Holy Name Society, and sang with the award winning Oginski Choir.

Freddy was predeceased by his son Billy in 2006. ...

Mar 8, 2023

Anthony M. DiVeto ("Mickey") of Ocean Ridge, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2023.  Following a seizure, he lost a months-long battle to regain physical strength in health care facilities. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his death soon after entering hospice.

Mickey was born on February 1, 1937 in Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New...

Feb 28, 2023

Nicholas Garrett Johnson, 43 of Delray Beach has passed away on February 28, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, Mary Ann & Larry Johnson of Delray Beach and his brother, Brandon Johnson and 2 nephews Silas Johnson and Abel Johnson & sister-in-law Chelsea Johnson of Orlando, FL.

Nicholas was loved by all.  He was...

Feb 28, 2023

Doris Anne Fink, 91, of Boynton Beach passed away on February 28, 2023.

She was born in New City, NY on November 7, 1931 to Arthur and Mildred Goebel.  Mrs. Fink is predeceased by her husband, Erwin S. Fink Jr., her son, Robert Michael Fink, and her brothers, John Goebel and Arthur Goebel.  She is survived by...

Feb 27, 2023

Leonard A. Desmond, 79, of Delray Beach passed away on February 27, 2023.

He is survived by his children Marianne (Michael) Welz and Leo (Elizabeth) Desmond, his grandsons Ethan, Shane and Trey Welz, and his sister Christine (Stephen) Ponzillo. He retired from IBM in 1999 after 34 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on...

Feb 25, 2023

Dolores M. Rea, 93, of Stuart and formerly of Boynton Beach passed away on February 25, 2023.

She is survived by her children Stephen (Carol) of Stuart, FL, Michael (Ruth) of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Regina Rea of Boynton Beach, Paul Rea of Hampton Bays, NY, 3 grandchildren Carolyn Rea (daughter of Michael Rea), Christopher Fischella (son of...

Feb 23, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family of Peter Jones announces his passing on February 23, 2023.  He is survived by his beloved wife Wendy, his brother Kenneth, his cherished children, Nicola, Simon and Katherine and sons-in-law John and Aaron, adored grandchildren Arthur, Robert, Stephen, Gabriel, Anna and Jack, his nieces Karen and Susan and goddaughter Andrea.  Peter...

Feb 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Mary L. McRoberts of Delray Beach on February 21, 2023 after a long illness.

Mary was the granddaughter of the late Lansdell K. Christie, a philanthropist and antique collector and a pioneer in the development of  Liberian industry.

Private burial services will be held in New...

Feb 20, 2023

Nancy L. Renfro, 67, of Delray Beach, passed away February 20, 2023. Nancy was born in Ft Lauderdale, FL, a daughter of the late George L. and Amelia 'Emily' Renfro of Davie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Virginia 'Gin' Ellis and brother-in-law Alton Ellis.

She graduated from...

Feb 17, 2023

David C. Baker, 77, of Boynton Beach passed away on February 17, 2023, surrounded by his family.

David was born in 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved south as a child, living most of his life in South Florida. He was a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, with a bachelor's degree in Business and Public Administration. He...

Feb 16, 2023

Stanley W. Reames, Jr. of Boynton Beach, FL, 81 years young was born November 28 th , 1941 in Norfolk, Virginia. He resided there many years after serving honorably in the US Navy which he joined at age 17. Stanley was a Vietnam vet, serving 3 tours as a River Boat operator and Advisor. He traveled the world in...