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Salvador D. Daly
Sep. 24, 2015
Salvador D. Daly “Sal” entered eternal life on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He was 84. Those who knew and loved him in life will carry on Sal’s spirit. Among those are his wife, Kathleen Taormina Daly of Tampa; his children, Teresa Walther and her husband Todd, Michael Daly and Richard Daly; his...
Nery Maria Blanco
Sep. 20, 2015
BLANCO, Nery Maria, 94, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2015. Nery was born on May 26, 1921 in Cardenas, Cuba to the late Alberto and Maria Howland Notario. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and her beloved husband, Roberto Moises Blanco. Nery is...
George Velazquez Jr
Sep. 17, 2015
VELAZQUEZ, Jr., George, 67, native of West Tampa, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Velazquez; 3 children; Nancy, George III, Melanie; 2 step children;Kimberly, Shawn; 4 Grandchildren; George llll, Danton, Alexander, Zenayah; brother, Max Roy Hardy...
Luisa Nora Garcia
Sep. 16, 2015
GARCIA, Luisa Nora, 78, passed away September 16, 2015. She was born in Cuba on January 31, 1937 to Luis Vazquez Merino and Francisca Alvarez Gonzalez. Luisa and her husband Rafa sold produce to Tampa area Bodegas and were the first produce sellers at FunLand Flea Market on Hillsborough and 22nd....
Kenneth Travis
Sep. 12, 2015
TRAVIS, Kenneth, native of Tampa, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son Kenny. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Laraine; children, Heather and Sean; Grandchildren, Christopher, Ian, Sean Jr., Abigail and Jocelyn; siblings, Judy, Wayne, Mike,...
Edward V. Marlow
Sep. 11, 2015
MARLOW, Edward V., 83, of Tampa, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He is survived by his loving children; Dianne Ferrar, James E. Marlow, Michelle Driver and Vikki Marlow, extended family and many friends. Services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
Bruce Kevin Rivera
Sep. 07, 2015
RIVERA, Bruce Kevin, 19, passed away September 7, 2015. Bruce Kevin was born on July 13, 1996 in Bronx, New York. He was currently studying Criminal Justice at Hillsborough Community College. Bruce was employed at FleetPride, where he wore many hats. He worked in the warehouse, as a driver and...
Mr. Mike Chern
Sep. 06, 2015
Cherne', Mike, 59, of Tampa, FL passed away Sept. 6, 2015. Mike is survived by his brothers, William Louis Cherne' II and wife Elisa and Donn Andrew Cherne' and wife Trish and aunt, Rita Wooten. Funeral arrangements held privately for the family.
John "Bill" Schofer
Sep. 06, 2015
Schofer, John Wm., "Bill", 88, of Tampa, FL passed away Sept. 6, 2015. He was born in Utica, NY, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was one of the first members of Northdale Lutheran Church. He was a baseball player, excellent bowler, and Tampa Bay Rays and Bucs fan. Bill is...
Lydia "Yiya" Rolland
Sep. 02, 2015
ROLLAND, Lydia "Yiya", 87, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2013. Lydia was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She enjoyed a career as an Elementary School Secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Rolland. Lydia is survived by her children; Madeleine Rolland (Carlos...
Gloria Barcelo
Aug. 28, 2015
BARCELO, Gloria A., 76, native of Tampa, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 28, 2015. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend that was truly loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George Jr.; 4 daughters, Belinda Barcelo, Charisse Hines...