Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Debra E. Serritella

Debra E. Serritella

Jun 16, 2025

Debbie Serritella, 61 of Delray Beach, FL passed away on June 16, 2025.

Debbie was raised in Huntington, NY.  She was a beloved mother to her darling daughter, Gianna, and a treasured sister and sister-in-law to Robin and Randy Hunt.  She was predeceased by her parents, Elaine and Gilbert Dickholtz.

Debbie was an accomplished equestrian...

Denis James Reilly

Denis James Reilly

Jun 15, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Denis James Reilly, who left this world unexpectedly on June 15, 2025, the evening of Father's Day weekend. He was 84 years old.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on January 28, 1941, Denis was raised in West Haven and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1958. He went...

Jay Michael Callaway

Jay Michael Callaway

Jun 12, 2025

Jay Michael (Mike) Callaway passed away at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida at the age of 69 on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

A native of Delray Beach, he was born on August 18, 1955 to J. Major and Bunny Callaway and was a brother to J. Major Callaway, Jr. and Kathleen Mann. He is survived by...

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi, Jr.

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi, Jr.

Jun 7, 2025

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi Jr., a beloved patriarch known for his love of family, his Italian heritage, and the many cherished friendships he cultivated at the beach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was 90 years old.

Born on October 27, 1934, in Washington D.C., Adorno successfully established and grew a thriving furniture refinishing,...

Harold Louis Vanarnem, Iii

Harold Louis Vanarnem, Iii

Jun 5, 2025

Harold "Sonny" VanArnem III, a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, sportsman, and loving father, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida. He was 84 years old.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sonny's life journey defied convention and exceeded expectations. A gifted athlete, he played college football as a wide receiver at the University of Cincinnati before...

Edna M. Cacchioli

Edna M. Cacchioli

Jun 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Cacchioli, who passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Edna was born on January 12th, 1929, and grew up in Paterson, NJ with her siblings, Leon, June and Edith. She lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind many cherished memories.

Edna was a...

James Frederick Stahl

James Frederick Stahl

Jun 3, 2025

James "Jim" F. Stahl lived a life grounded in faith, service, and family.  Born in Dayton, Ohio, and raised in North Miami Beach, he was the second of five brothers and a proud graduate of North Miami High and Florida Southern College.  Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant and earning several commendations.  After...

Diane W. Lobkowicz

Diane W. Lobkowicz

Jun 1, 2025

Diane W. Lobkowicz, 67, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Webster and Natick, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025.

She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother ("DiDi"), and friend to many. Diane was predeceased by her father, Richard Woznicki. She is survived by her husband Martin, her mother Virginia Woznicki, her...

Danny Paul Christ

Danny Paul Christ

May 29, 2025

Danny Paul Christ, 67, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2025.

Born on September 2, 1957, in Miami, Florida, Danny was the son of Robert and Theodora Christ.  Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving two enlistments.  He initially served as a dental hygienist stationed at...

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker

May 22, 2025

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker, 87, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025.

Born on November 29, 1937, in Erie, she was the beloved daughter of Charles Foht and Mary Cronin. A proud graduate of Mercyhurst University, Virginia earned her degree in 1960 and briefly taught first grade in New York, where her love for...

Helen O'Brien

Helen O'Brien

May 14, 2025

Helen O'Brien, 81, went to the Lord peacefully on May 14, 2025, with her loving family by her side in Delray Beach, Florida. Helen was born on August 5, 1943, in Manhattan, NY to Francis "Frank" and Mary "May" (Connolly) Dempsey.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Edward "Ed" O'Brien, in 2020 and her infant son, Timothy...

Nancy W. Graham

Nancy W. Graham

May 14, 2025

Nancy W. Graham of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after a brief illness.

Nancy Ellizabeth Wheeler was born on May 8, 1939 to Alfred and Eleanor Wheeler in Bellerose, NY. She received a B.F.A from Columbia University in New York, and a Masters of Education from Ohio State University.

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Dale T. Hussey

Dale T. Hussey

May 12, 2025

Dale Thomas Hussey, 77, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on May 12, 2025 at JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida following a period of declining health.

Born on May 16,1947 he was the son of Frank and Muriel Hussey. He was a 1965 graduate of Rockland District High School in Rockland, Maine. Following high...

Elaine Muriel Stroker

Elaine Muriel Stroker

May 11, 2025

Elaine (Ellie) Muriel Stroker, passed away peacefully May 11, 2025.  Born September 26, 1929 in Chicago Illinois and lived her childhood days in Forest Park, Illinois. She attended DePauw University and graduated from Rockford College with a BA in teaching. Ellie lived in Rockford, Illinois for many years until retiring to Vero Beach, FL then to Boynton Beach, FL.  ...

Joan Noel Lueders

Joan Noel Lueders

May 10, 2025

Joan Noel Lueders, was born in Newark, New Jersey, on February 22, 1940 to Dr. Samuel and Carmela Pecora. She went to the Lord on May 10, 2025.

Joan was predeceased by her husband, Norman A. Lueders, in 2015.  She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Perry) Zirpoli of Nutley, New Jersey; sons Richard (Debbie) of Mt....

Rosaria Mignano

Rosaria Mignano

May 5, 2025

Rosaria (Sarah) Mignano, 90 passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Sarah resided in Boynton Beach, Florida, formally of New York and born in Borgetto, Sicily on January 17,1935.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband Benny, her children and their...

Antal "Tony" László Kiss

Antal "Tony" László Kiss

Apr 29, 2025

Antal László Kiss (Tony) was born in Benoni, South Africa on November 5th 1961.  He came with his family to New York City by way of ship in 1968. Tony passed away at the tender age of 63 in Palm Beach County Florida, on April 29th 2025. His parents were Oscar Kiss of Budapest Hungary and Eva Albert of...

Michael M. Mullin, Iii

Michael M. Mullin, Iii

Apr 26, 2025

Michael M. Mullin, III or Moon as he was known to those who loved him was born in Forrest Hills, Queens, New York in 1939.  Michael grew up in the shadow of the Westside Tennis Club and was a ballboy at the US Open Tennis Championship when it was still held at the club.  Michael had a penchant for...

Thomas Raymond Maccari

Thomas Raymond Maccari

Apr 19, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Raymond Maccari, on April 19, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida.

He was born November 20, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. After attending St Leo High School, he served honorably in the United States Naval Reserve. He then began his career as an apprentice mason in the...

Pete Dimitrius Tollios

Pete Dimitrius Tollios

Apr 15, 2025

Pete Dimitrius Tollios, a former resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 93 in Delray Beach, Florida. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Donna Tollios, and family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Pete was born in Kostarazi, Greece on...