Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Robert Louis Fragetti

Robert Louis Fragetti

Aug 19, 2021

Devoted and adored father, grandfather, great grandfather and loyal friend, Robert grew up under the "L" on New Utrecht Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn with his parents Louis and Florence, along with brothers Thomas and Daniel. Robert passed away on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at the age of 85. Robert was a union man and a member of the Local...

Wayne T. Lotoza

Wayne T. Lotoza

Aug 18, 2021

Wayne T. Lotoza, 81, passed away the 18th of August 2021.  He played softball for many years of his retirement and enjoyed his Saturday Lunch ins with the players and friends when he could no longer participate actively himself.

Anyone wishing to pay their respects will be able to on Monday, August 23, 2021 from 1:00pm to...

William J. Egert

William J. Egert

Aug 16, 2021

William J. Egert passed away peacefully at Vitas Hospice in Delray Beach, Florida on August 16, 2021, from Covid-19 at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen (Kate) née Butler, his parents Margaret and William Egert, his sister Eileen Nolan, and his granddaughter Kathleen Logan Hook.

William (Bill) is lovingly remembered by...

Larry Dean Messick

Larry Dean Messick

Aug 15, 2021

Larry Dean Messick, 84, a resident of Boynton Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Messick, in 2015. He will be entombed beside her at the Boca Raton Mausoleum.

Larry didn't want a memorial service, but prayers, fond memories, and happy thoughts of the times you spent...

Werner "Moon" Rother

Werner "Moon" Rother

Aug 13, 2021

Werner "Moon" Rother died Friday, Aug. 13, at his home in Boynton Beach, in the company of his family. He was 87 years old.

Born in Waterbury, Conn., on July 16, 1934, Moon – his childhood nickname, from his round face, stayed with him – was the son of Alfred Rother and Herta (Simon) Rother, immigrants from...

Doris Ahern-Steele

Doris Ahern-Steele

Aug 11, 2021

I'm heartbroken to announce that after an heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that was Doris Ahern-Steele has died peacefully surrounded by a wave of love from family. She died as she lived, fearlessly.

She is survived by her husband Doug, her siblings Margaret Ahern, Carole McGarry, Maureen Ahern, Nora Ahern, Tom Ahern, Patrick...

Thomas Edward Curran

Thomas Edward Curran

Aug 11, 2021

Thomas Edward Curran Jr of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away on August 11, 2021.

Tom was married for 43 years to Judith Cielakiewicz until her passing in 2003. Together they are survived by son Scott, Palm Bay, FL, daughters April McTier Phoenix,AZ, Amy Duffy Woodstock,GA  grandchildren Ryan, Grant, Coleen, Erin, Drew, and...

Mary Elizabeth Bush

Mary Elizabeth Bush

Aug 10, 2021

Some say the trajectory of one's life moves with the spirits who came before. Mary Bush, a descendent of a Cherokee woman who valiantly survived the Trail of Tears, endured maelstroms of sorrow over her 77 years, yet she continually pointed her resilient heart in the direction of others, finding comfort by helping those in need and enjoying adventures...

Samuel Fred Purvis

Samuel Fred Purvis

Aug 9, 2021

Samuel Fred "Poppy" Purvis, was born in Valdosta Georgia on April 15, 1937 and passed away at his home in Boynton Beach Florida on August 9th 2021. Sam is survived by his son, Samuel Purvis II, daughter April Purvis, grandchildren, Amelia Purvis-La Salle, Autumn Doxsee, and Samuel Purvis III "Lillian". His great grandchildren Adonis Purvis, Aubrielle and Aurora Doxsee. He...

John Charles Hatton

John Charles Hatton

Aug 7, 2021

John Charles Hatton, 85, of Delray Beach and formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on August 7, 2021.  He was a member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, Delray Beach and the International Police Association. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Ann Hatton, his three children John E. Hatton and wife Regina Daniel C....

Frank E. Kucera, Md

Frank E. Kucera, Md

Aug 7, 2021

Beloved Husband and Father, Dr. Frank Edward Kucera departed this blessed earth August 7, 2021.

Frank was born on December 2, 1927, in Pinconning, Michigan, the 11 th of 12 children born to Anna Malis Kucera and Joseph Kucera. As the son of a large farming family, he excelled in high school and graduated early at age...

James P. Mckenna

James P. Mckenna

Aug 5, 2021

James P McKenna, 65, of Delray Beach passed away on August 5, 2021.

Beloved husband and true friend of Doreen (Palazzo) McKenna, Loving father of Kyle, and Dear son of the late James and Matilda McKenna. Devoted Brother of Mary Ann Schroeder and Patricia Gavagan, many nieces and nephews, wonderful friends and relatives.

His Generosity...

Audrey M. Roehm

Audrey M. Roehm

Aug 5, 2021

Audrey M. Roehm, 88, of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Bethpage, NY passed away on August 5, 2021.  Mrs. Roehm was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Roehm in 1989. She is survived by her daughter, Terese Duffey (husband William) GA, daughter Barbara O'Shea (husband Sean) FL , son Richard F. Roehm (wife Carolyn) FL, daughter Kathleen McDeavitt (husband Ken)...

Gloria Coppola

Gloria Coppola

Aug 3, 2021

Gloria Coppola, 84 of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Trustbridge Hospice in Boynton Beach, Florida, after a battle with Covid.

Gloria, a beloved wife and mother, was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Coppola in 2007

Gloria is survived by her loving son Nicholas Coppola and his spouse...

Scott Douglas Mcgee

Scott Douglas Mcgee

Aug 2, 2021

Scott Douglas McGee, 64, of Delray Beach and formally of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on August 2, 2021. Scott is survived by his sister, Kathy, brother Clark (Felicia), his nieces, Callie and Lexi, his daughter Molly (Michael Knight), and grandson, Judah Matthew. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Patricia and his son, Scott Jr. He is also...

Rita D. Galvin

Rita D. Galvin

Aug 1, 2021

Rita D Galvin, 94 of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021 with her eldest son by her side. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday on August 7.

She was the youngest daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Michael and Giuseppina (Zaretti) Molinari. Brothers Angelo and Alfred Molinari, and...

Ruby Louise Walker

Ruby Louise Walker

Aug 1, 2021

Ruby Louise Walker, 85, of Boynton Beach, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2021.  Mrs. Walker was predeceased by her husband Marvin W. Walker in 2009.  She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughters Cindy Hamilton (Scott) of Tallahassee, FL, Cathy Craven (Ken), and Renee Thomas...

Jeremy R. Coulombe

Jeremy R. Coulombe

Jul 30, 2021

Jeremy R. Coulombe, 32, of Delray Beach, Florida died unexpectedly on July 30, 2021.  He is formerly from Gardner, Massachusetts.

Jeremy leaves behind his mother, Kathy Boudrieau-Maki of South Barre; his father Ronald Coulombe of California; his brother Joshua Coulombe of Gardner; his sister Olivia Maki of South Barre; his grandmother Norma Boudrieau of Gardner; his partner...

Eileen Simons Giacalone

Eileen Simons Giacalone

Jul 26, 2021

Eileen Simons Giacalone, 84, of Delray Beach passed away on July 26, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Philadelphia, PA, Miami, FL and Boca Raton, FL. Eileen was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Eileen enjoyed putting a smile on everyone else's face and was always upbeat. She was not shy to tell anyone how much...

Virginia Rae Noon

Virginia Rae Noon

Jul 26, 2021

Virginia Rae (Auvil) Noon, 77 of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Delray Beach, Florida, after a battle with cancer.

Virginia, a beloved wife and mother, is survived by her loving husband Patrick, her five adoring children, Michele King, Suzanne Frazier, Patrick J Noon IV, Jennifer Matterazzo,...