John E. Miranda, 56 of Tampa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Gabriel and Louise Miranda, brother Elmer Reynolds and sister Carolyn O'Donoghue. John is survived by his loving wife of23 years, Donna (Hurless) Mirandaalong with their 3 furbabies –Zoe, Gotti and Blu; his brothers Louis (Cindy) Miranda...
Robert L. "Bob" Chuites of Lutz, died peacefully on December 11, 2015 at the age of 89. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and was a WWII Veteran. Bob was a retired fireman who loved people, football and sharing jokes. He was a Christian anda member of Idlewild Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Mary Martinez Hardy, 82, of Tampa died December 11th at her home. Mary's surviving sons, Mark DeMeza of Roswell, GA and Gregg DeMeza of San Francisco, CA, were there to comfort her in her final days. She was preceded in death by her son Todd DeMeza, her sister Ida Tamargo and her brother Marty Martinez. She is survived by her...
Wanda Jane Passen Rhoderick, 91, was invited to be with the Lord Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her daughter's home in Tampa, Florida. Born in Greene County, Indiana to the late Irene Ilotta Danford and William M. Passen.Wanda was a homemaker and a devoted Catholic and attended Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her siblings,...
John Richard Franks, 66, of Tampa, FL passed away December 9, 2015 at his home. He was born in Maryland and was a resident of Tampa since 1949. John was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his loving family. A memorial service to honor John's life will take place at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Family of...
Vaclav Duda, Jr. "Vance" was born on March 5, 1967. He lost his long struggle with depression and other medical issues on December 9, 2015. Vaclav was a loving son, father and brother and is survived by his daughter Brianna, mother Ruth and sister Jana. He was a dedicated teacher for over 20 years and was a positive influence on...
Lilia Alexander, 90, of Tampa passed away at her home on December 4, 2015 surrounded by family. She was active in the Tampa community, a past president of the League of Women Voters. In the 1960's, she set up Head Start programs across the nation.Lilia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Holmes Alexander, who passed away...
Anna Marie (Nancy) Ripoli age 92, of Tampa, FL, Beloved wife of Harry Edward Ripoli (deceased) passed away in the loving arms of her son and longtime caregiver Christopher Ripoli, Tampa, FL. She is also the dear mother of Joan Mestichelli (Ronald Mestichelli, Sr.), Mantua, NJ, Kim Ripoli (Tammy Mounts), Newport, RI, and Edward Ripoli, Manahawkin, NJ. Nancy is also...
Timothy Isaac Martin, age 37, of Tampa, Florida, passed away Monday, November 30, at Tampa General Hospital. Tim was born April 24, 1978, in Holland, Michigan, to Lloyd and Jacquelyn Fager. Tim is the second oldest sibling of a blended family of 13 and nicknamed "Big Tim." Tim is the father of a 4-year-old son, Rocco. Tim attended grade school...
Jill Ellen Benson, 59, of St. Petersburg passed away November 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Harriet Furst. Jill is survived by her sisters, Jean Price of Brevard, North Carolina, Jane Cabrera of Lutz, Florida, Judy Smith of St. Petersburg, Florida, Joann Johnson of Lemont, Illinois and brother, Ron Furst of Tampa, Florida. Jill...