Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
James Edward Flaherty
February 5, 2016
James Edward Flaherty, 69, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, February 5th, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Jim spent his early years in Miami and after high school enrolled in the Marine Corps. Following discharge, Jim attended the University of Florida where he received his degree in Nuclear Engineering. While practicing his career, Jim lived in many...
Carmela E. Ogno
February 4, 2016
Carmela E. Ogno, 90, of Jupiter and formerly of Delray Beach passed away on February 4, 2016. Carmela was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in 2004. She is survived by her daughter and son –in-law Julia & Matthew Quattrochi of Jupiter and grandchildren Melissa Pignatelli, Nicholas and Daniel Cassidy. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from...
Richard Grier Patch
February 4, 2016
Richard Grier Patch, 88, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Westerly, RI and Needham, MA passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 at his home in Delray Beach. He was born in Hartford, CT on March 28, 1927 to the late James Arthur Patch and Helen Parke Patch. Richard was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Suzanne Malone...
Carole C. Parrish
February 3, 2016
Carole C. Parrish, 69, of Delray Beach, passed away on February 3, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Robert Parrish III. Friends will gather on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 3:00PM to 4:00PM with a 4:00PM memorial service at LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 745 NE 6th Ave. (N. Federal Hwy.) Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...
Angelina Dyer
February 2, 2016
Angelina (Peragine) Dyer, 80, of Delray Beach and formerly of New Port Richey, Florida passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016. Angelina was the daughter of the late Laura and Michele Peragine, the beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Dyer and sister of Peter and Nancy Peragine of Delray Beach and Domenica (Margie) and Walter Philipp of Bayville, New...
William L. Borough
January 27, 2016
William L. Borough, a longtime resident of Deerfield Beach and most recently of Boca Raton, FL, passed away at the age of 90 in his home surrounded by the love of his wife on January 27th 2016. William "Bill" Borough was born on August 14th 1925 in South Bend, IN and spent his summers at Diamond Lake, Cassopolis, Michigan. He...
L. Mary Skenian
January 25, 2016
L. Mary Skenian, 81, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Arlington, MA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 25 th , 2016. Mary was a beloved and devoted wife of 60 years to Jake and a loving mother to Karen and Michael. She was a member of St. David Armenian Church. Mary is survived by...
Earl Owens
January 24, 2016
Earl Owens 95, of Delray Beach passed away on January 24th, 2016.  Mr. Owens was a former Sergeant in the Marine Corps during WWII. He was a past 3rd District Commander and past Commander of the V.F.W. Post 4141 in 1956 & 1983. He is survived by his wife, Lelia T. Owens whom he married on February 21, 1949,...
Edith M. Lovett
January 12, 2016
Edith M. Lovett, 87, of Delray Beach, passed away on January 12, 2016. She was born in Berlin, Germany. Edith is survived by her daughter, Margot Myers of Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County-Seaside Team at www.hpbc.com
David S. Messer
January 10, 2016
David S. (Bubba) Messer, 72, a 3rd generation Floridian born in De Funiak Springs, Florida and raised in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 with loved ones holding both of his hands. Bubba is survived by his selflessly loving wife Lauren Thomas Messer of Boynton Beach as well as many dear and close friends....
William H. O'Brien
January 10, 2016
William H. O'Brien of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Franklin Lakes, NJ and Edwards, CO. passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Mr. O'Brien was born in 1918 to the late George & Anna Marie O'Brien in White Plains, NY. He served in the US Air Corps in European Theatre during WWII earning 6 Battle Stars and the Presidential...
Constance J. Mcfadden
January 9, 2016
Constance "Connie" Jean Constans McFadden, 77, died on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. McFadden, her parents Eugene R. Constans and Mary Elizabeth Overholt Constans, and brother, Richard E. Constans. Survivors include her nephew Ryan J. Constans and wife, April, of Brandon, MS, and niece Elizabeth Anne Inzenga and husband, Ryan, of...
Bishop Raymond Lessard
January 3, 2016
Bishop Raymond Lessard, the bishop emeritus of Savannah, has served at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach for the past twenty years as a spiritual director and professor of ecclesiology. On Sunday January 3rd, the Epiphany of the Lord, he was called home to the Father and can finally rest his weary body.
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Owen Theodore Billingsley
December 31, 2015
Owen Theodore Billingsley, 91 of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Ted is survived by his wife, Lois; daughters, Vicki (Mike) Scruggs, Cheri (Earl) Jones and Debbi (Jack) Welch; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and sister, Wini (Gene) Woolsey. Private burial service with military honors will be held at South Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of...
Willard Bennington Greene
December 31, 2015
Willard Bennington Greene passed into the hands of the Lord on December 31st, 2015, at the age of 90. He was born in Bazaar, Kansas on May 18, 1925 to the late Milton Willard Greene and Zula Bennington Greene (longtime Kansas columnist, "Peggy of the Flint Hills"). Willard spent a year at Washburn University and then graduated from Kansas State...
Saverio Di Lauro
December 26, 2015
Saverio Di Lauro, 93, of Delray Beach, FL passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2015. He was a longtime parishioner of Emmanuel Catholic Church and a highly decorated surgical technician of World War II. Saverio was recently given the Honor by the French Consulate with the medal for the Knight of Legion of Honor. He is survived by his loving...
Allan H. Sipp
December 25, 2015
Allan H. Sipp, 79, of Gulf Stream, FL and formerly of Allentown, PA passed away on December 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Sipp, son, Roger Sipp (wife Shelly), son, Allan Sipp Jr., daughter, Kimberly Presson, 4 grandsons, Ryan, Kyle, Hunter and Peyton and his sister in law, Maureen Sipp. Allan was predeceased by his brother, George...
Dorothy B. Susleck
December 25, 2015
Dorothy Beatrice Zill Susleck, known as "Boots" or "Bootsie" to friends and family, passed away on December 25, 2015, at the age of 87. Granddaughter of Sophie Frey, one of the early residents of Delray Beach, and the daughter of William G. and Carrie W. Zill of Delray Beach, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years...
Geraldine W. Perkins
December 23, 2015
Geraldine W. Perkins, 85, of Boynton Beach, passed away on December 23, 2015. She is survived by her son, Jack Lundy, 3 sisters, Donna Barrick, Opal Logsden and Toady James, 1 brother, Hollis Wood, 3 grandsons, Jack Lundy, David Smith and Josh Smith, 3 granddaughters, Theresa Rolle (Carlos), Katie Lundy (Daniel Martinez) and Lisa Thomas, 5 great grandchildren and 1...
Squire A. Taylor, Jr
December 19, 2015
Squire A. Taylor, Jr., 85, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Cooperstown, NY, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2015. Squire was born on May 30, 1930 in Cooperstown, NY, the son of Squire and Neita Kinney Taylor. He grew up on a farm in Edson Corner, Milford, NY, and served in the US Navy. He worked for the Grand...


