Obituaries

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

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...

Ruth Garrity

Ruth Garrity

October 18, 2013

Ruth A. Garrity, 90, of Delray Beach, passed away on October 18, 2013. She was born in 1923 to Leon B. McPherson and Gladys Robertson. Ralph Robertson was her stepfather. Mrs. Garrity was a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Leominster Hospital Guild & Bethesda Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was listed in the Who's Who of American Women 1974-1976. Who's...

Arline O. Crawford

Arline O. Crawford

October 15, 2013

Arline O. Crawford, 98, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2013 at The Abbey Delray South, in Delray Beach, FL, where she lived for the past 14 years. She was born to Oswin and Olivia Warmkessel Meck of Longswamp, PA and graduated from Kutztown State Teachers College. She taught school in a one room school house before marrying James Crawford....

Marie Caron Eckhouse

Marie Caron Eckhouse

October 5, 2013

Marie Caron Eckhouse , 91, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on October 5, 2013. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Eckhouse in 1991 and her son Jack Caron in 2010. Mrs. Eckhouse is survived by her sister Betty Seurynck of Clearwater Beach FL; her children, Janice Roberts (Jerry)...

Laurabelle Mcneece Brola

Laurabelle Mcneece Brola

October 4, 2013

Laurabelle McNeece Brola died on Friday, October 4, 2013. "Toots" was born in Hazelton, Indiana on December 10, 1920 to Alberta and Fred McNeece. She had two older siblings, Wilma and Bud. In 1926, the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale then to Delray Beach in 1933. Laurabelle graduated valedictorian of her class from Delray High School at the age of...

Traci Lynn Sparks

Traci Lynn Sparks

October 3, 2013

Traci Lynn Sparks, age 51, of South Palm Beach, Florida, born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 30, 1962, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 after a long illness. Traci was a graduate of Bryan Station High School in Lexington where she led her girls basketball team to the finals. She then received a college softball scholarship to Palm Beach...

Robert John Murphy

Robert John Murphy

October 1, 2013

Robert John "Bob", Murphy age 61, of Highland Beach, FL and formerly of Delray Beach, FL and St. Charles, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Bob was a retired Senior Patrol Officer for the City of the Elgin, IL Police Department with over 28 years of decorated service. He proudly served in the US Navy Reserve. Bob enjoyed...