Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Samuel Fred Purvis
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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,...
Norma Miller Brown
July 22, 2021
Norma Miller Brown passed away peacefully at her home on July 22 nd , 2021 at age 98. Norma was born on January 5 th , 1923 at her parent's home in Delray, Florida although her birth certificate officially states January 4 th since the town doctor had already filled out the paperwork and then Norma waited until after...
Ross P. Cosentino
July 21, 2021
Ross P. Cosentino, 89, originally from Ambridge, PA passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones.
Ross was preceded in his death by his wife, Shirley Fedell Cosentino, his parents, Ross C. and Michelina Sansone Cosentino, his brother, Anthony Cosentino and...
Kenneth Linder
July 20, 2021
Kenneth "Kenny" Linder, 80, of Sutton, Massachusetts and Boca Raton, Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Florida home early Tuesday morning, July 20, 2021. Kenny was born in Worcester, the son of Emil G. and Ethel (Anderson) Linder and is predeceased by his ex-wife, Penelope "Pennie" Putnam Linder, a sister, Marie Linder. He is survived by...
Perry Miller
July 19, 2021
On the 8th of September 1928 in Lynn, MA a beautiful miracle occurred. A son was born to Harry & Lena Miller. They named him Perry. Perry was an only child who felt a great responsibility toward his parents.
After graduating high school, he chose to attend Salem State College so he could be at home. However,...
Murray Nathan
July 16, 2021
Murray Nathan,92,passed away at home on Friday, July16, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June, 16,1929 and was a resident of Delray Beach for over 20 years.
Murray is survived by his children:Jeffrey S. Nathan and his wife June (Woods) of Naples,FL.,Stacey Nathan-Virga and her husband Gerard Virga of Bedford,NY and Wayne Nathan of...
William Davis Hood
July 15, 2021
William Davis Hood, a 48 year resident of Delray Beach, entered his eternal heavenly home on July 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.
Bill is survived by his wife Carolyn and 6 children: Jennifer Zimmerman and husband John, William D. Hood II and wife Kirsten of Boca Raton,...
Mary Holden Garard
July 14, 2021
Mary Holden Garard passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. Mary is survived by her loving husband Jim Garard of Northfield, Illinois. Mary was born April 25, 1932. She and her brother Jamie were raised in Winnetka, Illinois and attended New Trier High School. After attending Bradford college in Boston, Mary remained on the East Coast before moving back...
Edward Joseph Mccormick
July 13, 2021
Edward Joseph McCormick Sr., father, papa, brother, attorney, developer, philanthropist, native Floridian, and devoted friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Miami on July 13, 2021, at the age of 80. Born on April 13, 1941, in Miami to Dr. James and Marie McCormick, Ed was fifth of eleven brothers and sisters. As a young man, he...


