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WWII Army veteran Russel Citrino passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Born on February 27, 1924 to Ralph and Ida in Philadelphia, PA, he was the oldest of 12. He was preceded into death by his wives Eleanor and Loretta. He is survived by his brothers Robert and Ronald and his sister Vie Moore along with many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2023 @ 2PM in the small lodge at Heritage Oak Park. Interment will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nationalcremation.com/location/port-charlotte for the Citrino family.

John, A. (Jack) Ward Esq. passed on March 4th 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. Jack was born in Ithaca, New York on May 10, 1941 to Taylor and Helen (Ashley) Ward. He was predeceased by his parents, and first wife, Donna Heath. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Cindy Snyder), son, Gregory (Greg), son, Todd, daughter-in-law, Lori (Pinkerton), grandsons Lucas and Connor. Step-son, Matthew (Matt) Stagg, daughter-in-law, Tera (Stillions), step-granddaughter, Taylor, step-grandson, Trent. Step-son, Kyle Stagg. Step-son, Shawn Chase, step-granddaughters, Makayla and Skylar. Jack attended the Ithaca School District and graduated from Tabor Acadamy in Marion, MA in 1959. He went on to...

Gerald H. Palmieri " Jerry", 74, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2023. Gerald was born to parents Gerald H. Palmieri and Theresa Palmieri in Teaneck, New Jersey on September 2nd, 1948. Gerald has two siblings: Brother Thomas Palmieri (predeceased) and twin sister Geraldine "Cookie" Cassceles, as well as many nieces and nephews. He lived in Haverstraw New York where he attended Haverstraw High School graduating class of 1966, before moving to Florida in June of 1986. Gerald was a veteran who served proudly in the United States Marines as a radio operator during the Vietnam War. He was also an avid car lover and worked in many bodywork and repair shops...

Harry Carle Lorenzen, 99, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on August 28, 2022. Harry was born on August 12, 1923, in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Michigan State College in June 1948, majoring in Chemistry. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps as a twin engine pilot. Harry was employed by the Arabian American Oil Company and the Fluor Corporation, before entering the Aerospace Industry. He was employed by Rockwell International and their sub-contractors, specializing in chemical milling. In 1980, he retired from Aerochem Inc., as their technical director. He spent 6 years in Kanah, Utah, before moving to Punta Gorda, FL, in 1986. Harry was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and...

Joseph Richard Doucette ("Dick"), 97, passed away on June 26, 2022, in Port Charlotte, FL. Dick was born June 28, 1924, in Chelsea, MA, but grew up in Boston, MA. After high school, he joined the US Navy, where he became a Navy SeaBee during World War II. He married Eleanor Doucette. They moved to Plaistow, NH, where they went into the hardware business. Dick and Eleanor divorced after 28 years, but continued to run their hardware store together for 35 years. After this time, he married Rita Deagle. They resided in Hampstead, NH for 20 years. Upon retirement, they moved to Florida. They were married for 28 years when Rita passed away. While in Florida, Dick met and married Sheila Simon,...

Carl A. (Pete) Rehm, Jr. left this earth to spend eternity with Jesus on February 16, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Carl A Rehm, Sr. and Jean (Miller) Rehm on May 21, 1935. He attended Howe Military School, graduating in 1953. Pete was a veteran of the U.S Army giving two years of service to his country before attending Western Michigan University and graduating on the Deans List with a degree in Finance in 1959. From 1962 to 1985 he was the owner and CFO of Carl Rehm Clothing Co. in Sturgis, Michigan. Pete was a member of the Michigan Masonic Temple for over 60 years. As well as a proud Shriner. Pete is survived by his wife Sharon (Haack) Rehm, His children, Jeffery...

Kirk W. Haaland, 65, of Punta Gorda passed away on February 6, 2022. Arrangements can be seen by visiting https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com .

Gary Lee Conaty ,81, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Englewood Florida after a brief struggle with brain cancer with his wife by his side. He was born July 2,1939 to Doris(Haskins) and Albert Conaty in Detroit Michigan. He moved to New Hampshire at the age of 7 and attended the Litchfield Schools graduating from Alvirne High School in 1957. He joined the Navy out of high school and attended the Fleet Sonar School in Key West Florida graduating first in his class. He was stationed aboard the destroyer Forrest B Royal. After the Navy he attended Northeastern University graduating with honors with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management. He worked many years for Sanders Associates and...

Robert A Ricci (Bob) age 84 of Englewood Florida passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital while in hospice care. Bob was born on October 24, 1938 in Fitchburg, MA, son of the late Loreto and Carmela Ricci. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1956 and worked as a paper maker for 38 years before retiring and moving to Englewood Florida in 1995 where he enjoyed playing tennis golf taking cruises, and for many years was the self proclaimed mayor of Englewood Beach. He is survived by his wife of 46 years , Phyllis (Bedard) Ricci, his son, Steven, and wife, Kim, his daughter, Susan Barassi, and husband, Peter, his son, Robert and wife, Barbara, stepdaughter,...