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Sarah I Cona
Jul. 11, 2016
CONA, Sarah I, passed away July 11, 2016. Sarah was a West Tampa native and lifelong resident of Tampa. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1945 and in 1946 married the love of her life, Steve Cona. They were married 67 years and together raised four sons. The taught them the true...
Manuel Blanco
Jul. 11, 2016
BLANCO, Manuel, 88, of Tampa, passed away July 11, 2016. He was a 1946 Jesuit High graduate, the owner of Blanco Garage and Fuel Oil Company, a lifelong member of Centro Asturiano and UNICO, and a devout Catholic. Manuel was a loving and devoted family man with a quick smile and a twinkle in his...
Sam Mortellaro, Jr
Jul. 10, 2016
MORTELLARO, Jr., Sam, 58, a lifelong resident of Tampa passed away unexpectedly. He was a graduate of Tampa Catholic High School, Florida State University and South Texas College of Law; after which he practiced law. Sam had a love for the beach and boating as well as a love of all sports, and...
Jose A. Perez
Jul. 05, 2016
PEREZ, Jose A., 86, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Haydee Perez; daughter, Haydee Tabares and son Jose A. Perez. The family will receive friends for Visitation Sunday, July 10, 2016 between 12 noon and 1 PM at Boza & Roel Funeral...
Isaac Headrington
Jul. 03, 2016
HEADRINGTON, Isaac, 55, of Tampa, passed away July 3, 2016. He is survived by his five children: Emanuel Headrington, Giuliana Headrington (Juan Tejeda), Michael Headrington, twin sons John and Daniel Headrington, grandchildren, Justin and Cyrus Headrington, numerous siblings, nieces, nephews,...
Elisa Chantel Riquelme
Jul. 02, 2016
RIQUELME, Elisa Chantel, 28, of Zephyrhills, a native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 from a tragic car accident. She was born April 3, 1988 on Easter Sunday. She attended Academy of the Holy Names and Henry B. Plant High School. Elisa ‘Chantel’ was beautiful, smart, silly, witty,...
Shirley Ann Wentz
Jul. 01, 2016
Shirley Ann Wentz of Tampa Fl., passed away Friday July 1st, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Jewell Beard. She is survived by her boyfriend John Santa Cruz, siblings Michael Beard and wife Robin, Wayne Hutson and wife Teresa, Sandy Green, Sissy Diaz and partner Sharon. Nephews...
Benjamin S. Carrillo
Jul. 01, 2016
CARRILLO, Benjamin S., 98, of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Paula A. Cairo Carrillo; daughter, Elcilia Riestra; grandsons, Enrique Riestra (Patricia), Eduardo Riestra (Ivette); 5 great-grandchildren, Alexander, Amanda, Briana, Eddie and...
Carmen Marchetta
Jun. 30, 2016
MARCHETTA, Carmen, 98, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Lewis Marchetta. She is survived by her children, Cynthia J. Provenzano (Phillip), David L. Marchetta; 2 grandchildren, Angela Feo (Sal), Lisa Huego (Ben) and great...
Vitalia Garcia
Jun. 29, 2016
GARCIA, Vitalia, 88, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Manuel Garcia. She is survived by her children, Lucrecia Rey (Norberto), Esther Ledesma (Isain), Noemi Suero (Jorge), Manuel Garcia Jr. (Diana); 12 Grandchildren; 15...
Ryan Michael Fournier
Jun. 28, 2016
Cpl. Ryan Fournier was born in St. Pete FL, Jan 14, 1982. He attended school in St. Pete, FL. He would later marry Nicole Peters-Fournier and to that union was born 2 children, Ally & Rylee Fournier. He enlisted into the Army in 2005 & served 2 combat tours in Iraq. There, he would be...
Ann Frances Connolly
Jun. 27, 2016
Ann Frances Herb Connolly, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Monday June 27, 2016. Born January 17, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Herb and Vernon Pewitt Herb. Ann enjoyed baking and sharing her baked goods with others. She loved her job at Reeves Import...