Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Raymond John Sullivan

Raymond John Sullivan

March 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...

Alfred Bukowski

Alfred Bukowski

March 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. ...

Anthony M. Diveto

Anthony M. Diveto

March 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...

Nicholas Garrett Johnson

Nicholas Garrett Johnson

February 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...

Doris Anne Fink

Doris Anne Fink

February 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...

Leonard A. Desmond

Leonard A. Desmond

February 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...

Dolores M. Rea

Dolores M. Rea

February 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...

Peter Gordon Jones

Peter Gordon Jones

February 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...

Mary Louise Mcroberts

Mary Louise Mcroberts

February 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...

Nancy L. Renfro

Nancy L. Renfro

February 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...

David Charles Baker

David Charles Baker

February 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...

Stanley W. Reames, Jr.

Stanley W. Reames, Jr.

February 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...

Louise Marie Geraci

Louise Marie Geraci

February 13, 2023

Louise Geraci, 94, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Orange, CT passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Mrs. Geraci was predeceased by her husband Anthony Geraci.  She is survived by her daughter Judy Houston, son Anthony Geraci, daughter-in-law Andrea Miller and three grandchildren, Jason, Todd and Mikayla Geraci.

A Funeral Mass will be...

Janet B. Kim

Janet B. Kim

February 11, 2023

Janet B. Kim, 88, of Lake Worth, Florida and formerly of Great Neck, New York passed away on February 11th, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Thomas W. Kim, her daughter Julie Milhoua of Massachusetts, her son Kenneth Kim of California, and a grandson.

A private funeral service was held at...

Maureen Hindle

Maureen Hindle

February 10, 2023

Maureen (Brady) Hindle, 81, of Delray Dunes, Boynton Beach, Florida passed away in the capable hands of TrustBridge Hospice on Friday, February 10 th , 2023.  Maureen is predeceased by husbands, Robert Hindle from Waltham, MA and Raymond Deely from Lee, MA.

Nahant, MA was her hometown, born to Charles H. Brady and Geraldine (McLaughlin) Brady and...

Carl J. Rossetti

Carl J. Rossetti

February 8, 2023

Carl J. Rossetti 71, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on February 8, 2023.  He was born April 1, 1951 in Amityville, New York, son of Carl and Mary (nee Vultaggio) Rossetti.

Carl moved from Miami to Delray Beach in 2013.  He was a world traveler and loved fishing and hiking. Carl is survived by his sister...

Gerald W. Doerr

Gerald W. Doerr

February 7, 2023

Gerald W.  Doerr, 89, of Delray Beach and formerly of Detroit, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2023.  Jerry retired from Chrysler Corp/General Dynamics after over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Virginia, daughters Debra Ann Phillippi and Kristin Nagy, brother Robert Doerr, and 3 grandchildren John, Julia &...

Frank Digiacomo

Frank Digiacomo

February 5, 2023

Frank DiGiacomo, 82, passed away peacefully in his Delray Beach home on February 5th, 2023.  Adored husband of 60 years to Leslie "Lee" (Curry), devoted father to Danielle (David Ganek), Kathleen (Paul Ayton), Paul, and Kristen, and loving grandfather to Harry, Nicky, and Zoe Ganek.  Frank is also survived by his sister Barbara and brothers Jerry, Mike, and Dan. Frank...

Leonard Stanley Lewandowski

Leonard Stanley Lewandowski

February 4, 2023

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Leonard S. Lewandowski beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother peacefully passed away.  Originally from Buffalo, New York, he was eighty-four years old and celebrated 63 years of marriage with his beloved wife Mary Ann.

Leonard is survived by his wife Mary Ann Lewandowski, and their eight children and spouses Michele & Marc Odrobina,...

David G. Fuller, Jr.

David G. Fuller, Jr.

February 3, 2023

David G. Fuller, 79, of Delray Beach, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2023 at his home in Delray Beach, FL.  He was born to the late David G. Fuller, Sr. and Rosamond Jones Fuller on August 16, 1943 in Barnstable, MA.  David Fuller (Dave) lived in Osterville, MA until moving to South Florida with...