Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Carolyn C. Wathey-Lee
November 10, 2021
Carolyn was the only child of Sydney Smith Lee (of Norfolk, VA)Â and Joan Marie Craig (of Brooklyn, NY). As a young girl Carolyn spent many summers with her mother and grandmother at the family cabin on Charleston Lake in Canada. Her sense of wonder, adventure and independence grew and flourished each summer, and in Canada she began...
Madeleine Sophie Morgan Phelan
November 4, 2021
A life beautifully lived. Madeleine Phelan of Delray Beach, FL and Westhampton Beach, NY died peacefully on November 4, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Florida. Mimi was educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich-Maplehurst and received a BA from Manhattanville College. She later earned a Masters in Education. The things Mimi...
Robert W. Barros Iii
November 3, 2021
Robert W. Barros III, a pioneer in Catholic education in the DC area, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Boynton Beach, FL. Mr. Barros, also known to many as Bob or "Chief," was 91 when he died of heart failure. Bob was born in Auburn, MA to Robert W. Barros Jr....
Frances L. Kelly
November 1, 2021
Frances L. Kelly, 91 of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on November 1, 2021. Frances (known to her family and friends as Viney) lived in Wadesboro, NC her whole adult life until she moved to Florida about 10 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel (Buck) Kelly in 2013, her son Daniel Kelly Jr. (Danny) in 1987, and...
Nicholas Payne Ragno
November 1, 2021
Nicholas Payne Ragno, age 24, of Boynton Beach, passed away on November 1, 2021. He was a charismatic young man who brought much joy and laughter to our lives. Nick was a gifted artist and talented guitar player who enjoyed spending time with his friends making music or painting. He was devoted to his special needs brother Harrison, always...
Cirilo A. Perez
October 31, 2021
Cirilo A. Perez, 85, of Delray Beach passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Cirilo is survived by his daughters, Maria Fitzgerald and Arelis Rodriguez; sons, Franklin Perez and Rafael Perez and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 7,2021 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM and Monday, November 8, 2021 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM...
Maxwell Ferris Van Arnem
October 28, 2021
Max Van Arnem passed away early Thursday morning. He is survived by parents Harold and Bridget, brother Sean, sisters Heather Chidiac (Jean), sister Aleise and loving nephew and friend John Joseph Chidiac (JJ). He was preceded in death by siblings Heidi, H.L. and Adam. Max was born and raised in Delray Beach and attended school at St. Vincent and...
Elizabeth Mclean
October 23, 2021
Elizabeth McLean, a resident of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon October 23, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Beth was born on June 25, 1952 in Detroit, MI, one of twin daughters of the late Dorothy and Kenneth Brown. She graduated from Central Michigan University and went on to work for the Chrysler Corporation and General Dynamics...
Patricia Wright Woodburn
October 22, 2021
Patricia Wright Woodburn, age 89, died peacefully in Delray Beach, Florida, on October 22, 2021. Patricia was born in Bellingham, Washington on September 25, 1932. She was an only child cherished by her parents, Celeste Kienast and Frank Eugene Wright Jr., and her grandparents, Emma Rust and John Karl Kienast. Her father Frank followed his father in the Alaska...
Robert E. Gleason
October 19, 2021
Robert E. Gleason of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Billerica, MA passed on October 19, 2021. Â Bob was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Rita Gleason of Cambridge and his brother Thomas Jr. of NH. Â He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Carol (Cerone), sisters Judy Levins of Weare, NH, Kathleen Sullivan of Hyannis Port,...
Betty Ann Fernandes
October 15, 2021
Betty Ann Fernandes, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the age of 81. Betty Ann was born on July 28, 1940 in Ajmer, India to Francis and Agnes Martin. Betty was an educator for 34 years, 7 of which were in India and 27 in the United States. Following her husband and family, she later immigrated to...
Florence E. Notarangelo
October 12, 2021
Florence E. Notarangelo, 89, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on October 12, 2021. She was formally of Boca Raton, FL and Lattingtown, NY. She is predeceased by her husband Victor L. Notarangelo in 2006. Florence is survived by her sister, Janice A. Renna of Boynton Beach, FL.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October...
Christine Barbour
October 11, 2021
Christine Barbour, 94, of Lantana and formerly of Delray Beach and Lake Worth, FL passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Mrs. Barbour was predeceased by her husband, Edward R. Barbour in 2011. She is survived by four children, Ginger, Laura, Callie and Paul. Mrs. Barbour also is survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call on...
Troy David Farmer
October 9, 2021
Dear Family and Friends, It's with monumental sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of our Beloved Son, Troy David Farmer, on Saturday evening October 9th, 2021, while at the Gym in Boca Raton, Fla. To all who knew and loved Troy, you know what a considerate and loving young man he was. His Persona was like no other...
Barbara L. Griffin
October 8, 2021
Barbara L. Griffin, 89, of Highland Beach, Florida and formerly of Manasquan, NJ passed away on October 8, 2021. Barbara was predeceased by her husband John C. Griffin in 2001. She is survived by her step daughters Susan McNeill of Wall, NJ and Lynn DeFreitas (Lee) of Freehold, NJ; three grandchildren, Ryan McNeill, PA; Scott McNeill, VA, (Adrienne); and...
Gene S. Cicero
October 3, 2021
Gene S. Cicero, 65, of Boynton Beach, Florida and Valley Stream, New York, passed away on October 3, 2021.
Gene's life was his deep faith, his family, gardening, and the joy of music. He was a jazz drummer, an iron-worker (NYC), a hair designer at Bumble & Bumble in Manhattan, a chef and owner of La Romanina...
Eugene Manuel Raneri
October 3, 2021
Eugene Manuel Raneri, 74, of Delray Beach FL., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Trustbridge Hospice in Delray Beach, Florida, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Eugene was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his husband of 40 years and love of his life, Jose Rivera-Raneri, his sister Diane...
William Huly
September 28, 2021
William Huly, 95, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Stratford, Connecticut passed away on September 28, 2021. William is survived by his wife Janet Bonitati, Huly of Delray Beach Florida; his daughter Ann Marie Huly of Bridgeport, Connecticut; his granddaughter Gemma White of Danbury, Connecticut and his grandson Armando White of Stratford, Connecticut. William graduated from the University...
Joseph W. Gatz
September 25, 2021
Joseph W. Gatz, 76, of Delray Beach passed away on September 25,2021. Joe was a loving father, who loved to spend time with his family. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Cleveland Casting Plant in 1996, after 34 years. Joe loved The Keys, Surfing, snorkeling and beach time with his Family, his entire life. He is survived by his beloved...
Delores Josephine Tucker
September 22, 2021
Delores Josephine (Witel) Tucker of Boca Raton, FL, (formerly of West Orange, NJ), passed away on September 22, 2021, at 87 years of age. Born to the late Emilio and Nettie (Oufiero) Witel, who immigrated to New Jersey from Italy, Delores was the youngest of six children (brothers Sonny and Robert and sisters Rae, Lucy, and Marion), all of...


