Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Salvatore John Barbera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Joan S Carrodus

Joan S Carrodus

April 17, 2016

Our beloved Jo went home to her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2016. Her unwavering faith is a comfort to those who survive her - Paul, her husband of 39 years; her daughters, Cathleen (Cox) Grittner, Nancy (Cox) Patteson and her husband Mark, Cynthia (Carrodus) Demitruk, Caren (Carrodus) Acheson; son Paul Carrodus, Jr. and his wife Lisa; eleven grandchildren...

Bruce David Kumnick

Bruce David Kumnick

April 17, 2016

Bruce David Kumnick, 74, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Bellevue and Issaquah, WA, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born in Oak Park, IL, on March 4, 1942 to Ben and Ruth Kumnick. Bruce was a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Tampa, FL and received his Bachelor's Degree at the University of South Florida after...

Sybil Rochelle Burkowsky

Sybil Rochelle Burkowsky

April 16, 2016

Sybil Rochelle Burkowsky, 78 of Boynton Beach passed away on April 16, 2016. Mrs. Burkowsky was predeceased by her beloved daughter Stacey Beth in 2014. She is survived by her loving husband Martin Burkowsky and her sons Mitchell, Allen and Adam. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 10 AM to 11 AM at the...

Dorothy A. Carr

Dorothy A. Carr

March 26, 2016

Dorothy A. (Leahy) Carr, 86, passed away Saturday, March 26 at her home in Delray Beach. Her husband of 63 years, William G. Carr, Jr. died in 2014. She leaves a son, Rev. David W. Carr, President of Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, FL; three daughters, Mary Ellen Berg and her husband Lawrence of North Grafton, Noreen Giammalvo...

Arden Hammond Purvis Ii

Arden Hammond Purvis Ii

March 21, 2016

Arden H. Purvis II, Age 80, of Boynton Beach passed away on March 21, 2016. Arden was predeceased by his son Arden H. Purvis III in 2010. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Janet Purvis; daughters Ardene Mosley (Steve Letsinger), Janee Hoffmann (Scott); grandchildren Tyler Hoffmann (Kristen), Tanner Hoffmann and Christopher Iles. Arden was...

Vincent Stramaglia

Vincent Stramaglia

March 10, 2016

Vincent Stramaglia, 85, of Hobe Sound, Florida passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016. He is survived by his two sons, Andrew and Vincent Stramaglia of Patchogue; his 2 loving daughters Nancy Carlino of East Patchogue, Margaret Fazio and Son in Law Marion Fazio of Delray Beach. Loving grandfather of Roselle & Jill Viruet Carlino and Dana Carlino. In lieu...

Nancy Cetone Freeman

Nancy Cetone Freeman

March 5, 2016

Nancy Cetone Freeman, born September 6, 1941, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, she subsequently graduated from Skidmore College and pursued a banking career where she met her late husband Bob. Nancy was an avid and excellent bridge player. She was a member of several clubs and organizations including the Little Club and the...

Alexandra Lautenschlager

Alexandra Lautenschlager

March 3, 2016

Alexandra Kaye Lautenschlager (Lexi) passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Alex spent her childhood in Boynton Beach, where she graduated from Park Vista HS in 2011. In July 2015, she graduated from UNF with a Bachelor of Science in Health. She always enjoyed music, playing the guitar, and sang with the voice of angel. Her sense of humor brought joy...

Roderich Johannes Engelmann

Roderich Johannes Engelmann

February 29, 2016

Roderich (Rod) Johannes Engelmann, 76, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Setauket and Hampton Bays, Long Island, passed away on February 29th after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He died at home, surrounded by his wife and children. Rod was a professor of physics at Stony Brook University for over 43 years, much loved by students and colleagues alike....

Monteal James Johnson

Monteal James Johnson

February 27, 2016

Monteal James Johnson, 69, of Delray Beach passed away on February 27, 2016. Monteal is predeceased by her mother Felice Ledbetter who passed away in 2013, and her father George James who passed in 1962. A loving mother with three children and five grandchildren, Monteal is survived by her sons George Johnson of Sebastian, FL, Tyler Johnson of Alpharetta, GA,...