Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Thomas M. Roland

Thomas M. Roland

Dec 15, 2019

Thomas M. Roland, age 92, of Ocean Ridge, Florida, entered the presence of his Lord on December 15, 2019.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, residing in Baldwin, Long Island for 38 years, and Ocean Ridge, Florida for 29 years.

Husband of 65 years to his wife Eleanor H. Roland (nee Hakkerup).  Son of Frances and Joseph Roland. ...

Catherine Olson

Catherine Olson

Nov 30, 2019

Catherine (Kim) Olson, 73, of Delray Beach passed away on November 30th, 2019.  Kim was predeceased by her loving partner Len Schlafman in 2014.  Kim was born and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, graduating from North Plainfield High School in 1964.  After graduating from a technical college in New York, she spent an exciting two years as a...

Phylice C. Satira

Phylice C. Satira

Nov 26, 2019

Phylice Satira, 91 of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Queens, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Phylice was predeceased by her husband, Bruno Joseph Satira, on May 17, 2018 after 69 years of marriage.  She is survived by her children, Bernadette Dardick of Delray Beach and Mark Satira of Glen Head, LI, NY; 4 grandchildren and...

Ronald A. Hegland

Ronald A. Hegland

Nov 17, 2019

Ronald A. Hegland, 69, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Petoskey, MI and Milford, MI passed away November 17, 2019.

Originally born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Ron graduated from Onalaska High School in 1968.  He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 1972 later earning a...

Lelia Mamsel Romney

Lelia Mamsel Romney

Nov 14, 2019

Miss Lilly was born on May 22, 1924 in Anguilla to Horatio and Elizabeth Romney, and died on November 14, 2019 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her son, Marvin Potter, and is survived by her brother, Percy Romney and her grandson, Marvin Romney, Jr., and many loving nieces, nephews, and many friends in Delray Beach...

Edna Louise Allen

Edna Louise Allen

Nov 12, 2019

Edna Louise Allen, (Mrs. Paul H. Allen), passed away peacefully at Abbey Delray South on November 12th, 2019 just before her 100th birthday.  When "Eddie" graduated from Connecticut College, New London, CT, class of 1942; she married Paul Allen, the love of her life.  They spent 73 happy years together, raising two children, Janet and Bill, in Scarsdale, New...

William "Billy" C. Sununu

William "Billy" C. Sununu

Nov 7, 2019

William "Billy" C. Sununu, 64, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Pittsfield, MA & York, PA passed away on November 7, 2019.

He was a member of Delray Beach Elks Lodge 1770 for 26 years.  William is survived by his wife Terye M. Sununu; mother, Lois G. Sununu; brother, Thomas J. (Donna) Sununu; sister, Barbara S....

Carolyn L. Manzelmann

Carolyn L. Manzelmann

Nov 1, 2019

Carolyn L. Manzelmann, 81, of Boynton Beach passed on to Heaven on Friday, November 1, 2019. She is survived by her devoted daughter Julie Thompson, Julie's husband Jim and two adored and adoring granddaughters, Rachel and Sarah Thompson.  A private service will be held November 12th.

Larry A. Garito

Larry A. Garito

Oct 27, 2019

Elario "Larry" Garito Larry A. Garito, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, October, 27, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Matawan, New Jersey to Nicola and Caterina. Larry moved with his wife and 2 children to Delray Beach in 1973. He was a Lieutenant for Delray Beach Fire Rescue from October 1973 to his retirement...

James T. Mcintyre

James T. Mcintyre

Oct 25, 2019

James T. McIntyre, aged 62, passed away at his home on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Parrottsville, TN. He was predeceased by his father, Daniel O. and his brother Steven T.

"Jim" is survived by his loving daughter Noelle McIntyre and her husband Steve Cocoros with his grandson, Nicholas; his loving son Blair Brown, his dear mother,...

Harry F. Ashley

Harry F. Ashley

Oct 24, 2019

Harry F. Ashley, Jr., of 3948 Palladium Lake Drive, Boynton Beach, FL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Born in Erie, PA; raised in Hanover, NH ( class of 1967).

He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Gisela Riess Ashley, his daughters Monika Riess Ashley (fiancée Johnny Lancaster) of...

Peter V. Schifano

Peter V. Schifano

Oct 22, 2019

Peter "Uccio" Schifano, 92 of Delray Beach passed away on October 22, 2019.  He is survived by his sons, Vincent, Peter and wife Lilia, Paul, John & Richard and wife Jennifer; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Argentina Hills, Adriana Calieri & Annamaria Forcier; sisters-in-law, Dina Galati, Elda Sinopoli.  Predeceased by his wife, Loletta V. Schifano in 2016....

Lauren A. Bates

Lauren A. Bates

Oct 20, 2019

Lauren A. Bates, 89, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Leominster, MA passed away on October 20, 2019.

Lauren was a member of the Boynton Beach Senior Center, the South Florida Country Music Association, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He also attended St. Mark's Catholic Church. Lauren loved to play the guitar, sing karaoke...

Carole Rita Pengue

Carole Rita Pengue

Oct 18, 2019

Carole Rita Pengue, 97, of Port St. Lucie passed away on October 18, 2019.  She was born on July 4, 1922 in Newark, NJ.  She was a dedicated member of St. Lucie Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie, FL.  Carole is survived by her son, Louis Pengue of Royal Palm Beach; sisters, Mary of Sarasota, FL and Josephine of...

E. Donald Morando

E. Donald Morando

Oct 15, 2019

E. Donald Morando passed away on October 15th, 2019 at the age of 94. Don was a World War II veteran and served his country in the U.S Navy. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business becoming owner of Queen Anne Candy Company in Chicago, IL, and...

Susan Anne Fairchild

Susan Anne Fairchild

Oct 12, 2019

Susan Anne Fairchild, age 72, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Susan was born in Johnson City, New York, graduated High School in Rochester, MN and received a psychology degree from SUNY.  She worked diligently in the juvenile justice system with her deep concern for family especially children.  For...

Robert "Bob" Gregor Currie, Faia

Robert "Bob" Gregor Currie, Faia

Oct 11, 2019

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Gregor Currie, FAIA.  Bob was a proud resident of the City of Delray Beach for fifty years and celebrated his 80 th birthday on July 9 th 2019. He passed on Friday, October 11, 2019 following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Bob...

Joseph P. Matijasich, Jr.

Joseph P. Matijasich, Jr.

Oct 10, 2019

Joseph P Matijasich Jr., 71, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Reading, PA passed away on October 10, 2019 after bravely fighting glioblastoma for several months.

Joe graduated from Reading High School in 1966 and studied accounting at Reading Business Institute, graduating in 1968. He started his own accounting practice in 1975. Joe took great pride...

Gloria R. Fanelli

Gloria R. Fanelli

Oct 7, 2019

Gloria Fanelli (nee Pollaci) of Delray Beach, Florida died on Monday, October 7, 2019. She was 91 years old. Born in New York City on August 31, 1928 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Palermo) Pollaci, she grew up with her extended family in a large brownstone in Harlem. Gloria attended secretarial school and after graduation worked her...

Blake Edward Vance

Blake Edward Vance

Oct 5, 2019

Blake Edward Vance, 83, of Delray Beach, Florida died peacefully on Saturday October 5, 2019 surrounded by family after courageously battling a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Blake was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and will be remembered for his quick inquisitive mind, wonderful sense of humor and kind and loving spirit. Blake was extremely proud of his Canadian...