TRAINA, James F., 88, formerly of Tampa, Florida passed away April 14, 2017 in his home in Largo, FL. James was born June 30, 1928 in Ybor City to the late Giuseppe “Joe” Traina-Berto and Maria Laurenzano-Traina. He was the youngest of 12 children. He was preceded in death by Margaret Traina his...

Mary Jo Ciccarello, 70, passed away April 13, 2017. She was born in Tampa, Florida on September 13, 1946. She was preceded in death by her father Vincenzo Ciccarello, her mother Antonina Alessi Ciccarello, and her brother Jimmie Alessi Ciccarello. Mary Jo is survived by her nephews Jimmie I....

Alacan, Mrs. Candida, age 85 of Tampa passed away April 13th. A native of Encenada, Puerto Rico and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her husband: Julio Alacan; daughter: Clara Morales; granddaughter: Tanya Castaneda; and grandsons: Jose Alacan, Miguel and Antonio Morales. Funeral...

SANTIAGO, Heriberto, 53, of Tampa, peacefully passed away on April 13, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1963 to Angel M and Luz C Santiago.Heriberto enjoyed watching television, especially “El Chavo” and “Popeye”. He is preceded in death by his father, Angel M Santiago, brother, Irolito Santiago...

Giovenco, Mary K., age 69, of Tampa passed away April 13th. A native of Agawam, Massachusetts and longtime resident of Tampa, she was a retired systems analyst for GTE Telephone Co. She is survived by her husband: Frank Giovenco; daughters: Michele Gale, and Stacey Nutter; sisters: Kathy Rose and...

MORAN Mirta J., 76, of Tampa, peacefully passed away at home on April 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mirta was the matriarch of her family, always insuring their wellbeing came first. She is preceded in death by her beloved...

MELENDEZ, Carmen, 91, born March 9, 1926 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, peacefully passed away April 10, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. She was a devout Catholic, loving wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Jose Saul Vazquez and daughter in law Rosa,...

RAFOLS, Jose F. “Pepe”, 84, of Tampa, passed away April 7, 2017. In search of political freedom he left his life in Guantanamo, Cuba to make a better future for his family. He was preceded in death by his son- in-law Manuel Machin. Pepe is survived by Ana, his beloved wife of 60 years, children...

HERNANDEZ, Pete, 89, on April 6, 2017 he reunited with Olga his beloved wife of 63 years. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from USPS. He is survived by son Peter Hernandez (Judie Lowe), daughter Johana Hernandez (Frank Guida), grandchildren; Rhiannon Hernandez, Jason Colon...

Keenan, Audia Naldi, age 65 of Tampa passed away April 5th. A native of Lima, Peru, and longtime resident of Tampa, she is survived by her daughter: Karen Keenan; brothers: Rufino and Gonzalo Jomeque; and sister: Myriam Jomeque. Please omit flowers. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday,...

Spinney, David James age 49, of Tampa passed away April 5th. A native of Boston, Mass, he was a Supervisor in the Transportation industry. Survivors his sister: Donna J. Etchings and husband: Ted; brother: Nicholas Spinney, Jr., and wife: Nancy; and four nephews. Private cremation services will...