SPOTO, Fannie, born on October 3, 1921 in Ybor City, passed away November 24, 2016 at the age of 95, the matriarch of the LaRussa family. She is preceded in death by Philip Spoto, her husband of over 50 years, her brother and sister. She is survived by: son, Philip Jr (Barbara), daughters Carmen...

PEREZ, Gertrudis, 90, passed away November 23, 2016. She was born in Palma Soriano, Cuba on March 10, 1926 to the late Angela Aguilera and Bernardino Colmenero. Gertrudis moved from Cuba to New Jersey and then to Tampa in the early 1990’s. She was a talented pianist who enjoyed teaching others...

VALDES, Ofelia, 98, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2016. She was born in Candelaria, Cuba to the late Aurelio Valdes and Maria Cordero. Ofelia, known mostly by “Abuela”, was a most beautiful, wonderful, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

ucia Chenard Cerezo a loving mother and grandmother who lived for her family and friends, went peacefully to be with the Lord. As a young woman she was a singer at the Royal Theater, one of the many highlights of her life. Preceded in death by her loving husband Robert, sister Minnie and Norma,...

Arcos, Armando, 62, of Lithia, FL passed away Nov. 10, 2016. Armando served the Tampa community for over 15 years as owner of Papi's Food Market. He is survived by his wife Llamila Arcos, son, Armando Arcos, Jr. (Misnelis), daughter, Yamury Germino (David), grandchildren, Nathan "Panchito"...

Landis, Kathleen Susanne, 65, of Tampa, FL passed away Nov. 10, 2016. Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband Warren J. Landis. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey A. Landis and wife Michelle, grandchildren, Riley and Ryan, brothers, Bill and Bobby Wilkes, sisters, Pat Moran, Wendy Esser,...

Patterson, Harriet Rose Kircher (Edwards) Harriet left this world on November 9th to be in a better place. She is pre-desceased, by her parents Edwin Kircher Sr and Rose Meglio Kircher, her brother Edwin Jr. and both of her husbands James Medley Edwards and C.W. Columbus (Pat) Patterson Along...

FABIAN, Ida, 88, a Tampa native, peacefully passed away at home on November 7, 2016. Ida was devoted to her family, preparing meals and providing a loving home for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She spent time crocheting and solving puzzles. Ida was preceded in death by...

FOLEY, Nancy E., 67, lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Youel and Phyllis Beazley and brother Andrew Beazley. Nancy retired from Tampa Electric Company after 25 years of service. She was an avid...

Hansma, Mary Ellen “Maureen”(Caples), 75, passed away November 4, 2016 at Melech Hospice House in Tampa. A lifelong educator, Maureen was born to Patrick and Kathleen Caples in Somerville, MA, August 22, 1941. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, David; her son, Peter(Donna), her...

VIZZI, Annette M, 76, a Tampa native, reunited with Joe, her beloved husband of 55 years, on November 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; son, Joe A Vizzi (Linda Velez), daughter, Sabrina Vizzi (Chris Kidd), grandchildren; J.B. Hicks (Josette Robledo), Rachel Vizzi (Mark Hanely),...

MEYERS, Mildred M, 89, peacefully passed away October 29, 2016 in Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Meyers. Mildred is survived by her children: Fred Meyers and wife Kandra, Daniel Meyers and wife Carol, Mark Meyers and wife Michaela, Claudia Nagel and husband Stephen, Nora...