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Josephine Cavaleri
Jul. 29, 2015
Cavaleri, Josephine, 91, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Jul y 29, 2015, the 70th anniversary of her marriage to the love of her life, James Cavaleri. She was born January 15, 1924 in Ybor City and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1942. She joined the La Nuova Sicilia...
Bobby R Comparetto
Jul. 28, 2015
Comparetto, Bobby R., 60, native of Tampa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Bobby was the owner of Empire Body Shop, proudly continuing his Father's legacy. Empire stood as a landmark in Ybor City for 78 years. Bobby was a hard working, kind and generous man who...
Mr. Frank Furia Jr.
Jul. 27, 2015
Furia, Frank, Jr., son of Frank Furia and Felicia (Valdez) Furia passed away quietly in his sleep on July 27, 2015, just 10 days after his 86th birthday. Frank Jr. was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife Catherine, son Frankie and his brother Manuel. He leaves behind his two...
Maria Mercedes Mas
Jul. 26, 2015
MAS, Maria Mercedes, 94, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Gil H. Castro; son Juan Nelson Castro; daughter Angeles V. Cruz; Grandchildren Yemile, Frank, Carlos, Sunny Mary, Juan, Noriel, Mary; 15 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great...
Carlos D Sureda
Jul. 24, 2015
SUREDA, Edith Cruz and Carlos D, passed away July 20, 2015 and July 24, 2015 respectively. Edith and Carlos were both born in Cuba and had been married for 54 years. They were preceded in death by their daughter Odalys Perez. Left to cherish their memories are son Carlos (Joanne), granddaughters;...
Clemente Damasio Borges Hernandez
Jul. 24, 2015
BORGES HERNANDEZ, Clemente Damasio, 94, born in Fomento, Cuba, passed away in Tampa, Fla on July 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by son David Borges. Clemente is survived by his wife Edelmira Hermida Burreto, sons; Isaac Borges (Maite), Benjamin Borges (Yamile), Jose Borges (Yaine), Juan...
Ellen Coburn Wagner
Jul. 24, 2015
WAGNER, Ellen Coburn, 93, died peacefully, July 24, 2015 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ellen Coburn, husband Emiel Wagner, brother James Marvin Coburn, and sister Mamie “Fiddle” Caporale. Ellen is survived by her daughter Drew Wagner Alessi, grandson...
Barbara H Burris
Jul. 24, 2015
BURRIS, Barbara, 88, passed away July 24, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard L. and daughter Patricia Burris. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Lisa Lobo (John) and Kathleen Malowney (John), grandchildren; Ryan (Caroline), Peter, Kristen, Sarah Lobo; Lane, Nicholas (Kelly)...
Eulalia Rodriguez
Jul. 23, 2015
RODRIGUEZ, Eulalia, 95, passed away July 23, 2015. She was born on February 29, 1920 in Ribadavia, Orense, Spain. Eulilia was predeceased by her husband Salvador. She is survived by her daughter Inez Alvarez (Andres), grandsons Andres Alvares (Kimberly) and Peter Alvarez(Lidice), great...
Rosalia "Lily" Ferlita
Jul. 21, 2015
FERLITA, Rosalia “Lily”, 95, a lifelong Tampa resident, passed away July 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent “Jimmy”. Lily is survived by her sons, Vincent and John Ferlita, grandchildren; John Anthony, Christy, Annette, Lori, sister Diana Shovey, and an extended family. A...
Edith Sureda
Jul. 20, 2015
SUREDA, Edith Cruz and Carlos D, passed away July 20, 2015 and July 24, 2015 respectively. Edith and Carlos were both born in Cuba and had been married for 54 years. They were preceded in death by their daughter Odalys Perez. Left to cherish their memories are son Carlos (Joanne), granddaughters;...