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Sam Pullara
Feb. 08, 2018
PULLARA, Sam, 98, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 42 years, Mary; sons, Jim (Mary) and Sam (Sheila); step-daughters, Sharon Bell and Debbie Rotolo (Steve); 10 grandchildren and five...
Eduardo E. Riverol
Feb. 07, 2018
Eduardo E. Riverol, age 89, of Tampa passed away February 7, 2018. A native of Cuba, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Mercedes,, and is survived by his sons: Eddie, Leo, Jorge Riverol; daughters: Maria Filliyaw,and Susana Febre; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The family...
Juanita M Kirkland
Feb. 06, 2018
Juanita Kirkland-Logan, 95, passed away February 6, 2018. Juanita was a native of Tampa, and graduated from Hillsborough High School. She retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital as a nurse after 28 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Mystic Chapter 110, and the First Baptist Church of Tampa. She...
Rosa Marquette Othon
Feb. 03, 2018
Rosa Marquetti Fernandez Othon, and as many of us know her as, Mima, Tato y Abuela, age 71, of Tampa, Florida, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born August 8, 1946 in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. El Tato came from Cuba when she was 24.Rosa was a devoted...
Daniel F. Martinez
Feb. 01, 2018
Martinez, Daniel F "Danny," 87, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born July 26, 1930 in Ybor City he was predeceased by his parents David and Mary Martinez and his brother Victor J Martinez, MD. Danny is survived by Ann his wife of 66 years; his 3 children Danise...
Ligia Artal
Jan. 28, 2018
ARTAL, LIGIA, 100, died on Sunday, January 28th. She was a lifetime resident of Tampa and a retired school teacher. Ligia was predeceased by her husband Raymond Artal. She is survived by her daughter Silvia Rodriguez (David), grandsons David Rodriguez (Jennifer) and Raymond Rodriguez (Angela),...
John Pisacane
Jan. 27, 2018
John Pisacane, age 60 of Tampa passed away January 27, 2018. A native of Agerola, Italy he is survived by his daughter: Antonietta Drigo; brother: Frank Pisacane; sisters: Elvira Pisacane, Carmela Baldeon, and Caterina Ferrara; and one grandchild: Lynsworth Drigo, II. The family will receive...
Dianna L. Meeks
Jan. 22, 2018
Dianna L. Meeks, age 69, of Tampa passed away January 22, 2018. A native of Galveston, Texas and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by four daughters; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Services are pending.
Alberto R Cruz
Jan. 20, 2018
Cruz, Alberto R., 98 of Tampa, Fl. Passed away on Jan. 20, 2018. Alberto was a long time Pharmacist in the Tampa Bay area, A Champion Domino Player. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Juana, his children Angel and Dayra Cruz, and loving Family. A visitation will be held at The Boza & Roel...
Eugene M. De La Parte
Jan. 16, 2018
DeLaParte, Eugene M., 90, a lifelong Tampa resident, passed away on Jan. 16, 2018. Gene attended Jefferson High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1945. Upon his return he owned and operated “Gene’s 66 Service” on Columbus Dr. and Nebraska Ave. until his retirement. Marian, his wife of...
Noel F. Fajardo
Jan. 16, 2018
Private funeral services for Noel F. Fajardo, age 84 of Tampa will be held Friday (Jan 19th), 10 AM at Garden of Memroies. A native of Las Tunas, Cuba he is survived by his son: Noel J. Fajardo and wife: Lar Fajardo; and grandchildren: Joel and Janel Fajardo. Please omit flowers and in lieu of,...
Violet V. Rodriguez
Jan. 15, 2018
Tampa, FL – Violet Verroca Rodriguez, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018. Violet was born at home in Ybor City (Tampa, FL) in 1930. She attended and graduated high school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tampa. She married Michael Rodriguez in 1952 and soon thereafter gave...