Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Albert Lee Sinks
June 3, 2016
Albert Lee Sinks, beloved father and lifelong resident of Delray Beach, passed away June 3, 2016 at the age of 93. He is survived by daughters Nancy L. Sinks and Donna J. Sinks, brother-in-law Kenneth Ricklefs, nephew Daniel Britt, and niece Michele Petrie. Mr. Sinks was born in 1923 in Kelsey City, Florida (now Lake Park) and moved to Delray...
Jacqueline Tschenn Lipp
June 2, 2016
Jacqueline Tschenn Lipp, 86, of Bay Shore, New York and Boca Raton, Florida passed away on April 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George W. Lipp, Jr, loving mother of David Scott Lipp and his wife Terri, and grandchildren Jacklyn & Sabrina all of Boca Raton, FL, Douglas William Lipp and his wife Siang and grandchildren Forrest & Trevor...
Joan I. Perkins
June 1, 2016
Joan Perkins (Berg), 85, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Hockessin, Delaware and New City, New York, passed away on June 1, 2016. Mrs. Perkins was pre deceased by her husband, Donald Perkins in 1999, and brothers William Lauda and Richard Lauda. Cherishing her memory are her children, Kathy Fraczkowski (Dave Fraczkowski) of Wilmington, DE, Diane Perkins (Paul Mandel)...
Carl S. Nocera
May 30, 2016
Carl S. Nocera, 83 of Boynton Beach and formerly of Boston, MA passed away on May 30, 2016. Carl was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was predeceased by his wife Judith in 2004. He is survived by his daughter Jo-Ann Marcano of Boynton Beach, a brother and sister-in-law Daniel & Doreen Nocera of Bristol, CT and their children...
Jean Felix Bellanton
May 29, 2016
Jean Felix Bellanton of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 4th at Calvary Bible Alliance Church, 898 SW 10th St, Delray Beach, FL 33444. The family will be receiving friends at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Delray Beach...
Salvatore T. Sangi
May 28, 2016
Salvatore T. Sangi, 84, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Sal served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a long time Communicant, Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister for Ascension Catholic Church in Boca Raton, FL. Sal retired as an armored car driver. Salvatore is survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughter, Karen...
Sharon Louise Hogarth
May 27, 2016
Sharon Louise Hogarth (Parsons), 69, passed away on May 27, 2016. Sharon was born on June 14, 1947 in Punxsutawney, PA to Helen Louise Parsons and Kenneth G. Parsons. Sharon was a long time resident of South Florida. She shared her talents and healing gifts with those suffering from addiction issues and has helped hundreds and hundreds of people from...
Barbara E. Garito
May 14, 2016
Barbara E. Garito, 73, of Boynton Beach passed away on May 14, 2016. She was born in Jersey City, NJ to Edmund & Grace Ryan. Barbara moved with her husband Larry and 2 children to Delray Beach in 1973. She was the Clerk for the City of Delray Beach until her retirement in 2004. Barbara is survived by her loving...
Perry Holliday O'Neal
May 14, 2016
Perry Holliday O'Neal, 86, passed away Saturday, May 14th, at his home in Delray Beach, Florida surrounded by loved ones. He was born, February 4, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lucy Holliday O'Neal and Perry Earnest O'Neal. Perry graduated from Orchard School in 1943 and St. George's School in Newport Rhode Island in 1948. Graduating from Yale in 1952, Perry...
Regina Zelenak
May 13, 2016
Regina Zelenak, 82, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on May 13, 2016. Regina was a former resident of Streetsboro, OH for over 50 years. In 1959, she married John Zelenak, who passed away in 2007. She enjoyed bowling, slots, cards, and weekend getaways with her girlfriends, her grandchildren's sporting events, family and her dog Smokey Bear. She is survived...
Salvatore John Barbera
May 12, 2016
Salvatore Barbera, a widely known and respected leader in national and international telecommunications died at his Florida home on Thursday, May 12 following an extended illness surrounded by his wife and three children. Mr. Barbera served 43 years in the Bell Telephone System, rising from entry to senior level positions at New York Telephone and AT&T. In the 1970's, he...
Joseph Edward Gwynn
May 2, 2016
Our beloved brother, Joseph Edward Gwynn, the eldest son of Joseph and Ann Gwynn passed away on May 2nd, 2016 at his home in Delray Beach. A native of Delray, he spent the majority of his life in South Florida. Following graduation from Seacrest H.S. in 1966, he attended Palm Beach Junior College. He served in the Air Force from...
Michael R. Polkowski
May 2, 2016
Michael Polkowski, age 24, of Delray Beach, passed away on Monday, May 2nd, 2016. Michael was born and grew up in Lantana. He was a graduate of Park Vista High School. He is survived by his loving parents, Joseph R. Polkowski of Delray Beach, and Laura Lowman of Lake Worth; sister, Leah Polkowski Fox (Justin) of Land O' Lakes, and...
Frank Alessi
May 1, 2016
Frank Alessi, 92, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Ridgewood, NJ passed away on May 1, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Marlene Alessi Shipps, son, Ronald Alessi, grand dog "M.J." and "Baby" the cat. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Patricia in 2006. Interment will be held on Tuesday May 17, 2016 1:00PM (Lane #1) at South Florida...
Ray L. Thomas
April 29, 2016
Ray L. Thomas, 84, of Boca Raton, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ and Leslie, WV passed away on April 29, 2016. Mr. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Susan Thomas (Bragger), his brother Vernon Thomas of Lake Alfred, FL, his sisters Iva Jean McGarvey of Fountain, CO and Betty Anne Barker of Boulder, CO, his nephews...
Mario Pengue
April 22, 2016
He was known to all of us as Uncle Mario , as well as Poppi, and what he liked to call himself "Numero Uno", and all of us have shared so many great moments with him throughout the many years that he was with us.
Barbara A. Holmes
April 21, 2016
Barbara A. Holmes, 76, of Delray Beach passed away comfortably at her home on April 21, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Linda A. (James) Edwards of Franklin, MA; grandchildren Dana (Matt) Bethoney and Lauren Edwards, and great grandson Landon Edwards; son Robert W. (Teresa) Holmes of Sanbornton NH and grandchildren David and Michael Holmes. Babs enjoyed spending time...
Gabriel Pica
April 19, 2016
Gabriel Pica, 94, of Boynton Beach, passed away on April 19, 2016. Mr. Pica is survived by his wife of 68 years, Beatrice Pica, his daughter Elizabeth MacLeod and husband Jim, his sons Gabriel and wife Debbie, Frank and wife Krista, Ronald and wife Barbara, as well the grandchildren, Kimberly, Leslie, Alleandro, Erin, Tyler, and Luke. Visiting hours will be...
Albert B. Carney
April 19, 2016
Albert B. Carney of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on April 19, 2016 at the age of 99 years. Albert was born on January 6, 1917 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Albert moved to Allentown, PA as a young man where he founded Carney Machinery Company and met his wife of 53 years, Jeanne, where they united their families. He...
Dorothy R. Holm
April 18, 2016
Dorothy R. Holm, 93, formerly of Springfield, Vermont, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Abbey Delray South, in Delray Beach, Florida on April 18th, 2016. Dorothy was born and raised in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada and was the last surviving child of the late Harold and Martha Reid. She was predeceased by her husband, William Holm and brothers,...


