Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Jeffrey K Lane

Jeffrey K Lane

December 3, 2013

Delray Beach, FL - Jeffrey Lane, Pharmacist, 57, died on December 1st at his home in Delray Beach Florida after a recent hospitalization for cardiopulmonary disease. Jeff grew up in Sparta, NJ and enjoyed playing football, soccer, baseball and basketball and spent much of his time and experienced great happiness at Ungerman Field in his youth. Jeff played on the...

Dan W. Ward

Dan W. Ward

December 3, 2013

Dan W. Ward, 78, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 after a brief illness. The youngest of 4 boys, Dan was born at home in Delray Beach just like all his brothers. He attended Seacrest High School, Palm Beach Junior College and the University of Miami. Dan received an Associate's Degree in Arts at Palm...

Marylew Cooper Redd

Marylew Cooper Redd

November 30, 2013

Marylew Cooper Redd, of Delray Beach passed away on November 30, 2013. Mrs. Redd was born August 13, 1935 in Abington, Pa to the late Guy Manning Cooper and Dorothy Hughes Cooper. She was educated at Sweet Briar College, Virginia and the University of Florence, Italy. Mrs. Redd moved to Florida following her marriage to the late Dorn Lee Redd...

James Hales Watson

James Hales Watson

November 18, 2013

James Hales "Jim" Watson, age 53, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Marysville, died Monday, November 18, 2013, at Hospice of Palm Beach County in Atlantis, Florida, following a strong fight against cancer. A former roofer and high wire transmission lineman, Jim was a 1978 graduate of Marysville High School. Before his illness, much of his time was spent rescuing...

Barbara Reilly Sierra

Barbara Reilly Sierra

November 17, 2013

Barbara Jeanne Reilly Sierra, 62, died November 17 at her home in Delray Beach, FL. Barbara Jeanne Reilly was born to Lillian K. Heller Reilly and the late James J. Reilly in Wantagh, N.Y. December 28, 1950. She changed her name to Reilly Sierra later in her life. Reilly grew up in New York attending schools in Brooklyn and Wantagh....

Catherine F. Murray

Catherine F. Murray

November 16, 2013

Catherine F. Murray, 79, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on November 16, 2013. She was born in Huntington, New York the daughter of John and Mary Mitchell. Catherine was a member of Ascension Catholic Church in Boca Raton. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Colleen (Les) Knippel, of Apex, NC, Jill (Danny) Clarke, of Kissimmee, FL and Jan...

James "Alex" Trieste

James "Alex" Trieste

November 15, 2013

James Alexander "Alex" Trieste, of Boynton Beach, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 67. Alex was born on November 9, 1946 and lived most of his life in Delray Beach. Alex served in Vietnam as a decorated member of the United States Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, Alex married Meirwen "Mei" Trieste and returned to Delray, earning...

Robert "Brad" Federspiel

Robert "Brad" Federspiel

November 5, 2013

Robert Bradley Federspiel, 32, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 5, 2013. He will be sorely missed by his large loving family, and his many many friends. Even as a baby he made friends wherever he went… he would smile and wave wildly at anyone and everyone, and would quickly engage even strangers to talk and play. All through...

Kenneth Seeberg Bronkie

Kenneth Seeberg Bronkie

November 5, 2013

Kenneth Seeberg Bronkie, 68, passed away November 5th, 2013. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Willis F. Bronkie and Fern Seeberg Bronkie, his brother Peter and his first wife, Elizabeth Sayle. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Kay Bronkie, his children, Elizabeth Genet Bronkie, Chad Kenneth Bronkie, Erika Kay Bronkie, and Mikel Kane Bronkie and sister, Lynn Bronkie. Born...

Anthony Paul Bove

Anthony Paul Bove

November 4, 2013

Anthony P. Bove, 83, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Staten Island, NY passed away on November 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife Barbara, 3 sons: Anthony Jr (Jennifer). of Buffalo, NY, Robert (Doreen) of Howell, NJ, Stephen of Staten Island, NY, daughter: Michelle (George) Schiefer of Staten Island, NY, 2 brothers Gennaro of Vernon, NJ, Augustine...

David L. Benson

David L. Benson

November 4, 2013

David L. Benson, 52, of Boynton Beach, passed away on November 4, 2013. He is survived by his loving family, Penny, Kristina, and Kathy of Boynton Beach, his parents, Martha and Harry Benson of Melbourne, FL, his sister, Diane Harrington of Madison, WI and many loving cousins, aunts and uncles. Dave was a long time employee of the School District...

Albert C. Calise

Albert C. Calise

November 1, 2013

Albert Calise, 50, of Lake Worth, passed away on November 1, 2013. He is survived by his wife Cindie Calise of Lake Worth, son and daughter-in-law Cameron and Alison Calise of Stevensville, MD, son Anthony Calise of Lake Worth, daughter Melanie Calise of Lake Worth. Parents: Paolo and Jennie Calise of Loxahatchee, brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Maria Calise of...

Colette Kent Paller

Colette Kent Paller

October 31, 2013

Colette Kent Paller, 84, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013. She was born on April 13, 1929 in Chicago, IL to William and Kathryn Kent. Colette is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jerry; 6 children, Patricia (Michael) Smith, Joan (Patrick) Lorne, Timothy Paller, Mary K. (Michael) Lorne, Susan Smith, Michael Paller; sister, Mary Katherine...

Barbara Jean Karp Blum

Barbara Jean Karp Blum

October 29, 2013

Barbara Jean (Karp) Blum, 56, of Delray Beach entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Barbara was a beautiful woman who was a shining example of humanity at its very best. Her goal in life was to make everyone who came in contact with her happy, wanting nothing in return. Even during her courageous battle against breast cancer, Barbara...

Joann Marie Pageau

Joann Marie Pageau

October 29, 2013

Joann Marie Pageau of Delray Beach and formerly of Englewood, CO passed away on October 29, 2013. Joann was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 3, 1943, daughter of Tom and Jean Donohoe. Joann is survived by her husband of 46 years Gary; daughter Michelle Cowan and son Michael. She is also survived by her sisters Kathy Birdsall and Lori...

Mary A. Tourso Ortiz

Mary A. Tourso Ortiz

October 26, 2013

Mary A. Tourso Ortiz, 93 of Delray Beach, Florida left this world peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loved ones, if not in body than in spirit. May was born in New York City on May 1, 1920. When she moved to Delray Beach from Bellerose, NY in 1973, she was so well liked...

Peter Edward Preston

Peter Edward Preston

October 22, 2013

Peter Edward Preston, 74, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Reading, PA passed away October 22nd, 2013. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Before moving to Florida in 1986, Peter owned and operated Pete Preston Enterprises. He was recently inducted into the Legion of Honor for Outstanding Service to Drag Racing (NHRA). He is predeceased by his...

Elizabeth L. Pettinicchi

Elizabeth L. Pettinicchi

October 21, 2013

Mrs. Elizabeth Pettinicchi, 87, formerly of Chesire, CT passed away at home on Monday, October 21st, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael N. Pettinicchi. Born in Waterbury, CT on August 29th, 1926, she was the daughter of the later Felix and Maria Viarengo. After she married Michael on July 3rd, 1948, they moved to Chesire, CT...

Chloe Lawson Darrah

Chloe Lawson Darrah

October 19, 2013

Chloe Lawson Darrah, 73, of Boynton Beach, passed away on October 19, 2013. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00AM at the Delray Beach Cemetery. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.

Vincenza "Vicki" Digiacomo

Vincenza "Vicki" Digiacomo

October 18, 2013

Vincenza "Vicki" DiGiacomo, 89, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Donna, her siblings, Jennie and Joe, and three generations of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick, and son, Larry. She will be missed by her family and many friends in Florida and New York. She was...