Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Paul Douglas Kelly

Paul Douglas Kelly

November 20, 2014

Paul Douglas (Doug) Kelly, 89, passed away on November 20, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. Doug was born November 3, 1925 in Peekskill, NY, the son of the late Frank J. Kelly and Aves (Laturner) Kelly. Doug grew up in New Jersey and attended high school in Ridgewood. Doug was an active youth, he lettered in High School Soccer and...

Sandra D. Rawlin

Sandra D. Rawlin

November 14, 2014

Sandra Dolores Rawlin, 66, of Delray Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Max and Marguerite Schreiber. Sandra married Robert Rawlin in 1993 and moved to Delray Beach in 2001. Robert and Sandra opened "The Cafe" in Delray Beach in 2005. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband,...

David Todd Newman

David Todd Newman

November 13, 2014

David (Dave) Todd Newman, 57, of Delray Beach and formerly of Michigan passed away on November 13, 2014. Dave leaves his wife, Karen, who he absolutely adored and loved beyond words. His true treasures are his son Jacob, daughter Christiane, who he lovingly called "Cis" and her fiancé, Austin Brailey. David was the loving son-in-law of Jacob and L. Mary...

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow

November 13, 2014

Andrew "Andy" Francis Sparrow, 42, formerly of Kirkland, IL passed away on November 13, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. He was born on May 26, 1972, in Sycamore, IL to Eugene "Gene" and Kathleen "Kathy" (Sabin) Sparrow. At a young age he became fascinated with the outdoors. While most kids wanted to relax during their time away from school, Andrew...

Rose Aguanno

Rose Aguanno

November 10, 2014

Rose Aguanno, 98, of Delray Beach passed away on November 10, 2014. She is survived by her 2 nieces Barbara Magistro and Gena Wright both of Panama City Beach, FL and nephew Thomas Aguanno of Lake Worth, FL. Friends may call on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745...

Mary Ann Cherry Messick

Mary Ann Cherry Messick

November 10, 2014

Mary Ann was born September 10, 1946 in Chicago IL and passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2014. Mary Ann moved to Delray Beach with her family in 1962. She attended Babson College in Babson Park, FL and managed a clothing store in Atlanta, GA before returning to Florida in the 70's. Mary had an inspiring positive attitude in dealing...

William L Shannon

William L Shannon

November 9, 2014

Bill (William John) Shannon died peacefully November 9, 2014, after a long battle with ALS.  Bill truly loved life with all of its highs and lows and always with a quick joke and a full heart.  Born on May 26, 1965 in Montreal, Canada to his beloved parents, Bill (pre-deceased) and Joan (Kersgaard), he was number 7 of the...

F. John Giordano

F. John Giordano

November 7, 2014

F. John Giordano, 89, passed away peacefully in his Delray Beach home on November 7th. He was with family. Born in Nice, France, he came of age under the Nazi occupation of WWII and went on to fight with the Free French Forces. He came to Delray Beach, following the war, to farm with his uncle. It was there he...

Emilio Sighinolfi

Emilio Sighinolfi

November 5, 2014

Emilio Sighinolfi, 82, of Boca Raton and formerly of Levanto, Italy and Toms River, NJ passed away on November 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Conley Sighinolfi, son, Arturo Sighinolfi, daughter, Laura Souza, granddaughter, Samantha McCarthy, grandsons, Emilio & Lorenzo Sighinolfi, son in law, Nelson Souza and daughter in law, Allison Sighinolfi. A mass in his honor...

Gloria Madeline Welsh

Gloria Madeline Welsh

November 5, 2014

Gloria Welsh, 90, of Delray Beach passed away on November 5, 2014. She is survived by her son and daughters. Gloria was a long time resident of Florida and an active participant at The Country Club of Florida, The St. Andrews Club, The Ocean Club, The Little Club, Westchester Country Club and The Society of the Four Arts. The family...

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer Sr.

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer Sr.

November 5, 2014

Dr. Alfred H. Kennemer, Sr., 84 of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2014. Dr. Kennemer served in Korea with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He and his wife, Judy moved to Delray in 1967. Dr. Kennemer practiced medicine at Bethesda Memorial Hospital. He loved spending time with family and friends sailing, fishing, playing golf...

James F. Roberts

James F. Roberts

November 4, 2014

James F. "Jim" Roberts, 70, formerly of Roxbury, Boston MA passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  Jim and his loving wife Colleen retired from Motorola in Boynton Beach, FL.  He loved running with the Motorola Club in Plantation, FL and enjoyed time at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Jim was an avid Boston fan and followed all the Boston sports...

Louise Ann Maldon

Louise Ann Maldon

November 4, 2014

Louise Ann Maldon, 83, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of East Meadow, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  Louise is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Anthony Maldon; loving mother to three, Kenneth Maldon, Peter (Rhea) Maldon, and Christine (Michael) Gruter; devoted sister to...

Jane Lorentz Gleason

Jane Lorentz Gleason

November 1, 2014

Jane L. Gleason, 76, a noted interior designer in both Greenwich, CT and Palm Beach, FL died suddenly on Saturday, November 1 at Delray Medical Center. She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Lorentz. Jane co-founded Davenport, Inc. in Greenwich, CT in 1996 and Davenport Too in Palm Beach, FL in 2006. She was born in Chicago, IL and...

Joseph R. De Luca

Joseph R. De Luca

October 31, 2014

On October 31, 2014 retired Air Force Lieutenant General Joseph R. De Luca peacefully left his earthly family and friends to join his beloved wife, Doris, of 60 years, his two sons, Pat and Joel, and treasured ancestors to begin his next journey. We were blessed to have loved him and been loved by him, and the world is a...

Paul W. Kraemer

Paul W. Kraemer

October 30, 2014

Paul W. Kraemer, 93, of Delray Beach and originally of Glen Lake, MN passed away on October 30, 2014. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Mr. Kraemer served in the Navy during WWII. He volunteered for deep sea diving and marine engineering. He was assigned to clear sunken ships from...

Frank H. Freeman

Frank H. Freeman

October 29, 2014

Frank Freeman, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed on October 29, 2014. One of 'The Greatest Generation" he grew up in the Great Depression and served in World War II. Staff Sergeant Freeman flew 51 missions as a ball turret gunner on an Army Air Corp B-17, The Sandman, and was honored for his service during Operation Frantic, shuttle missions between...

Eleanore Irene Schneider

Eleanore Irene Schneider

October 28, 2014

Eleanore I. Schneider, 88, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away on October 28, 2014. She worked for Revlon as a secretary for 30 years, was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Rosary Society, recipient of the Regina Nostra Award by Bishop McCarrick and a member of the Emmanuel Catholic Church Ladies Guild. Eleanore...

Joseph B. Pavlik

Joseph B. Pavlik

October 24, 2014

Joseph B. Pavlik, 91, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away on October 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Marie Lochoski Pavlik and sisters Irene Zelinka of Port St. Lucie, FL. and Feenie Ondrick of Wilkes-Barre, PA. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2014, 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Catholic Church,...

Randall G. Cooper

Randall G. Cooper

October 23, 2014

"Coach" Randy Cooper's journey on this earth ended on October 23, 2014. He shall be remembered not for his death but for the way he "played" the game of life. He lived and loved athletics his entire life. Born in West Virginia in 1929, he was a star athlete in high school playing four years of football, basketball and track,...