Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Regina M. Mcclenin

Regina M. Mcclenin

December 4, 2017

Regina M. McClenin, born October 13, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on December 4, 2017 at the age of 94. She was the first born of six children to Edward and Anna Marie McGrath. Regina was a graduate of Bishop McDonald High School in 1941 and proceeded to work at the Internal Revenue Service in Mitchell Field, NY. She...

Jessica Erin Helsher

Jessica Erin Helsher

December 3, 2017

Jessica Erin Helsher, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. She was loved and will be missed by her mother, Karen Helsher Kirsop and first and foremost the most important person in her life; Her Step Father, Chris Kirsop; Siblings, Jakob Helsher, Kaehla Kirsop, Jamie Harris, Phil Harris Jr.; Grandparents, Richard and Judy Helsher; Uncles, Erik...

Joann C. Larocca

Joann C. Larocca

December 2, 2017

Joann C. LaRocca, 73, of Delray Beach and formerly of Lakewood, NJ passed away on December 2, 2017 after a long illness. Mrs. LaRocca was predeceased by her brother James Corredine in 2012. She is survived by her husband Nicholas J. LaRocca of Delray Beach; son Joseph LaRocca of Delray Beach; son Nicholas T. LaRocca of Boynton Beach; brother Thomas...

Jeanne Saekow

Jeanne Saekow

December 1, 2017

Jeanne Saekow, 74, of Delray Beach, passed away on December 1, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons Jason and Jonathan Saekow of Delray Beach. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 10:00AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.

Erich A. Schmidt

Erich A. Schmidt

November 30, 2017

Erich A. Schmidt, 80, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 30, 2017. Erich was a career teacher starting his career in Hanover Park High School in New Jersey heading the Industrial Arts program. In 1981 he moved to South Florida and continued his love of education by way of teaching at several alternative schools and centers for people with...

Frank B. Mulzoff

Frank B. Mulzoff

November 30, 2017

Frank B. Mulzoff, long-time resident of Florida, died peacefully early Thursday morning, November 30th with his loving wife of 18 years, Harriet, by his side. Frank was 89 years old. Mulzoff, born August 5th, 1928, in Astoria, Queens, NY, an only-child raised by his mother Sophia developed a passion and talent for basketball at an early age on the streets...

Lynn Marie Giafaglione

Lynn Marie Giafaglione

November 30, 2017

Lynn Marie Giafaglione, 62 years young, resided in Coconut Creek, Florida and formally from Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on November 30th 2017. She lives on through her husband Samuel Giafaglione, daughter Tara Giafaglione and son Travis Giafaglione. She was a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse at Boca Raton Community Hospital for 35 plus years; there she was able to touch...

Devin Christopher Bellak

Devin Christopher Bellak

November 26, 2017

Devin Christopher Bellak, 28, of Delray Beach Florida, formerly from Chicago, Illinois, left his physical form on Sunday, November 26, 2017 although his spirit will live forever. He is survived by his loving mother, Jill Bellak and her partner, Sabrina Haake of Chicago, Illinois, his wonderful uncle, Scott Bellak who was more like a father, uncles, Bruce Bellak and Ross...

Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

November 17, 2017

Richard "Dick" Lewis, 80, of Delray Beach passed away on November 17, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Massachusetts on June 21, 1937, Dick resided in Rockland, Ashland, Waltham and East Falmouth until moving to Florida permanently in 2007. Among his many accomplishments, Dick became a bank president at the age of 35. An entrepreneur at heart,...

Claire Hendrixson Clydesdale

Claire Hendrixson Clydesdale

November 17, 2017

Claire Hendrixson Clydesdale of Delray Beach, Florida, and a former long-time resident of Hong Kong with her husband, Tom, passed away peacefully after a short period of hospitalization on Friday, November 17. She is survived by her three sons, three daughter in-laws, seven grandchildren, and other family members. There will be a memorial (celebration of life) service for Claire at...

Mercedes M. Quinn

Mercedes M. Quinn

November 16, 2017

Mercedes Quinn of Delray Beach passed away peacefully at her home on November 16, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 26, 1922 in Casablanca, Morocco. Mercedes had three siblings, who have passed before her, Jose, Simon, and Mimi. She came to the United States in 1962 with her family. It was through her sheer determination and...

Antoinette "Babs" M. Scholl

Antoinette "Babs" M. Scholl

November 13, 2017

Antoinette "Babs" M. Scholl went to her eternal home on November 13, 2017. Her faithfulness to her Lord and her commitment to her family and friends will be remembered and treasured by all. Babs was born September 7, 1919 in Plainfield, New Jersey. For 98 years she was a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She...

Marion Perrotto

Marion Perrotto

November 12, 2017

Marion Perrotto, 95, of Boynton Beach and formally of Boca Raton and Bronx, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Mazzella, son, Salvatore Perrotto, grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Stacy, Roman, Anthony, Laura & Suzanne, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Perrotto in 2001. A...

George Brock Stewart

George Brock Stewart

November 8, 2017

George Brock Stewart, 87 of Delray Beach, FL, and formerly of Phelps, WI died peacefully at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL on November 8, 2017. Born in Chicago in 1930, Brock graduated from DePauw University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He went on to serve his country in the Korean War, earning the rank of...

Gail Jennings Glynn

Gail Jennings Glynn

November 8, 2017

Gail Jennings Glynn passed away on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 in Boca Raton. Gail was born on September 17, 1958 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Vincent and Barbara (Keller) Jennings. She attended Middletown High School in New Jersey. She is survived by her son Robert Vincent Glynn, and her 4 brothers Robbie, Ricky, Roger and Kevin Jennings. Gail lived...

William Francis Kelly

William Francis Kelly

November 2, 2017

William Francis Kelly "Bill", 84, of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Venice, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Bill was born on October 28, 1933 to William and Ida Kelly in Brooklyn, New York. Bill married his wife, Patricia, in 1955. They would enjoy 57 years of marriage. They had four children, William Kelly of Babylon, New...

Carl David Ward

Carl David Ward

October 30, 2017

On Oct 30, 2017, Carl began his eternal time with our Heavenly Father. He has heard from the Lord "Well done thou good and faithful servant". Carl is survived by his wife Jacquelyn (Jackie) Boling Ward of 63 years, and his brother Richard Ward. He was a loving father to Caryn, David (Pauline) and Heidi (Theodore Salb Jr), an awesome...

Julia Arena

Julia Arena

October 30, 2017

Julia Arena, 89, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away on October 30, 2017. Julia is survived by her 3 sons: Vince, Vic and wife Kathy, Mike and wife Eileen, 9 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and a special person in her life Monet. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 10AM...

Maurice G. Downs

Maurice G. Downs

October 27, 2017

Formerly of Islip, NY, Maurice George Downs, "Big Mo," was born in Hyde, England, on July 29,1935, and passed away October 27, 2017. Master carpenter, Free Mason, patented inventor, boater, scuba diver, world traveler, gracious host, and proud patriarch of a sprawling family that always embraced love, laughter, and a "wee dram." Mo is survived by sons, Nicholas, Douglas, Gregory,...

Ralph Anthony Meloia

Ralph Anthony Meloia

October 23, 2017

Ralph Meloia, 88, of Delray Beach passed away October 23, 2017. He was born in Belleville, NJ. Ralph was a loving father to Joann Andrasko and Daneen Meloia, two grand-children, three great-grand-children and a loving brother to Joseph Meloia and Carol LeMoult.