Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Mary T. Rossetti

Mary T. Rossetti

October 5, 2022

Mary T. Rossetti, 95, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Islip, NY passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022.  She is predeceased by her husband Carl Rossetti in 2016.  She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Donna (Nick) Zelenka; Son, Carl Rossetti, Jr.; grandchildren, Paul (Jean) Zelenka, Tina (John) Bellina; William (Diane) Zelenka and Michelle (William)...

Thomas (Tj) Joseph Murphy

Thomas (Tj) Joseph Murphy

October 4, 2022

Thomas Joseph (TJ) Murphy-loving husband and friend to many-passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was 83. Immediately upon graduation from Boston University, Tom reported to NAS Pensacola where he entered Navy Flight training. He qualified for carrier landings in 1961 and became an official Naval Aviator in 1962. From his squadron in New Brunswick, Maine, he flew in a...

Jeffrey W. Carroll

Jeffrey W. Carroll

October 1, 2022

Jeffrey W. Carroll of Delray Beach and formerly of Delaware was taken home to the Lord on October 1, 2022.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Frank and Phyllis Faville and his paternal grandparents Clayton and Emily Carroll.

Jeffrey is survived by his father, Jeffrey A. Carroll and his mother, Frances M. (Faville) Carroll. ...

John Terrance Holly, Sr.

John Terrance Holly, Sr.

September 28, 2022

John Terrance Holly, Sr., 88, long time resident of Delray Beach, FL died Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Terry was born in Lynbrook, Long Island, NY on January 2, 1934, son of John Howard Holly and Helen McMahon Holly.  He graduated from St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, NJ.  He served in the US Army and was stationed in Italy.  ...

Marianna Vergoglino

Marianna Vergoglino

September 25, 2022

Marianna Vergoglino passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her spouse Anthony of 60 years, her siblings, and parents. Marianna is survived by her sons Rocco and his wife Pam, Joseph, and his life partner Kevin; granddaughter Lisa Scavuzzo and her husband Santo and her grandson Anthony as well as...

Frances L Renzoni

Frances L Renzoni

September 23, 2022

Frances L. Renzoni, 72, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Coventry, RI passed away on September 23, 2022.

She is survived by her sister Paula Moroni of Delray Beach, FL, a nephew Charles Moroni and wife Madeleine Demanche, nieces Melissa and Lisa, great nephew Rocco, great niece Marlena, and sister-in-law Carol Renzoni. ...

Corbin Nicholas Hipp

Corbin Nicholas Hipp

September 21, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that we share the news of the passing of Corbin Nicholas Hipp on September 21, 2022. Corbin was 25 years old and deeply loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Heidi Stewart and Craig Hipp, as well as his sister, Holly Hipp, and nephew, Carter Williams. He was dearly...

Dorothy Teresa Smith

Dorothy Teresa Smith

September 15, 2022

Dorothy Teresa Smith was born on July 24, 1949 to Marlin D. Smith and Dorothy B. Smith and died on September 15, 2022 at her home in Delray Beach Florida after a long illness.  She is survived by her loving daughter and one of her best friends Marlyn M. Hodgens.

She grew up around Washington DC, and...

William Godfrey James

William Godfrey James

September 14, 2022

William (Bill) Godfrey James died at home and went to Heaven on September 14 th , 2022 in Juno Beach, FL at the age of 92.

Bill was born in Boynton Beach, FL and one of eight children of Godfrey & Margaret James.  In his extraordinary life he attended Delray Beach High School & graduated from the...

Norman L. Stern

Norman L. Stern

September 13, 2022

U.S. Veteran and dear Friend, Norman L. Stern passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his spouse Auggie Venezio of 66 years, sister Fay Bloom and his parents Sarah and Morris Stern. Norman is survived by his niece Melissa Bloom; nephews Jeffrey, Jonathan, Andrew and grandnephew Isaac from California. Norman...

Maria Vasiadis

Maria Vasiadis

September 11, 2022

Maria Vasiadis, 73, of Palm Springs, Florida and formerly of Astoria, Queens, New York passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Mrs. Vasiadis was predeceased by her husband Konstantinos Vasiadis in 1982.

She is survived by her daughters Stephanie and Kiki Vasiadis, her son Spiro Vasiadis, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Juanita Quijano

Juanita Quijano

September 7, 2022

Juanita Quijano, 93, of High Point in Delray Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  Today we are saying goodbye to a fabulous woman. Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and grandmother and great grandmother.  Juanita traveled the world with her husband, our father Gil E. Quijano who was in the Army. Juanita was very devoted to...

Jose R. Quinones, Jr. Md

Jose R. Quinones, Jr. Md

September 6, 2022

Jose R. Quinones, Jr. MD passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the age of 82.

He was a well-respected and loved OBGYN who had a private practice in Brooklyn for over 50 years.  Over the course of his career, Jose delivered more than 5,000 babies.

He is survived by his wife Celia, four...

Margaret Anne Brown

Margaret Anne Brown

September 6, 2022

Margaret Anne Brown, 90, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6 th , 2022.  She is joined in Heaven by her husband, Arthur, and siblings, Mary, Theresa, Joan, and John.  She is survived by her children, Eddie, Joan, and Penny, and her grandchildren, Kristina and Kathy, as well as her sister-in-law, Isobel, and many other...

Richard Carl Stroker

Richard Carl Stroker

August 24, 2022

Richard Carl Stroker, 96, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on August 24, 2022.

He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on September 21, 1925.  Richard served in WWII and then graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1949 and worked at Barber Colman...

Guy Ludgy Barbancourt

Guy Ludgy Barbancourt

August 20, 2022

Guy Ludgy Barbancourt, 40, of Lake Worth, FL passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Farah Barbancourt; his four daughters, Hailey Barbancourt, Aliya Barbancourt, Natalie Barbancourt and Sophia Barbancourt; his brother and sister-in-law, Pierre Emmanuel Casseus and Tia Casseus; his nephews, Hendrix Casseus, Elric Casseus and Maverick Casseus. A Memorial Gathering will take place...

Constance Charlotte Gordon

Constance Charlotte Gordon

August 17, 2022

Constance Gordon, 84, a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend died Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  She was met in heaven by her husband James and sons Sean and Darren.  She leaves behind to carry on her memory her son Scott Gordon, daughter-in-law Heather Gordon, granddaughter Maggie Gordon, daughter Danielle Hood, son-in-law Chris Hood and granddaughters Jessica Hood and Daphne...

Donna Goheen Smith

Donna Goheen Smith

August 15, 2022

Donna Goheen Smith, 98, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Lake Forest, IL passed away on August 15, 2022.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Richard M. Smith.  She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth A. Smith and her husband James W. Ganey, Nancy M. Adler and her husband David R. Adler; her grandchildren,...

Kenneth E. Grutza

Kenneth E. Grutza

August 12, 2022

Ken Grutza passed away peacefully at 92 years of age surrounded with the love of his family on August 12, 2022.

Ken was born October 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School (Milwaukee) and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-...

Patricia Carry Stewart

Patricia Carry Stewart

August 10, 2022

Patricia Carry Stewart of Gulf Stream, FL, and formerly of New York, NY and North Berwick, Scotland, died on August 10 at her home after a protracted illness at age 94.

A groundbreaking businesswoman and a dedicated leader in education and numerous other civic and philanthropic endeavors, she was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was the widow...