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passed away Friday May 20, 2022. Lou was born November 22, 1935, to Imogen Currie and Robert Christopher Parmelee in West Palm Beach, FL. She attended schools in West Palm Beach, graduating from Palm Beach High School in 1953. She went to Florida State University where she was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, the FSU Circus, and the Village Vamps. She met her husband, Lon a returning Korean War veteran at Florida State and they were married in 1956 after he graduated. They lived in Decatur, GA and Jacksonville, FL before moving to Tampa in 1958. She was a member of Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, and the Palma Ceia Women's Golf Association. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with...

MSGT (Ret.) Richard C. Jewett died on May 19, 2022 in Tampa. Richard is survived by wife, Victoria Carlson Jewett, and daughter, Anne Marie Jewett of Crawfordville, FL; his brother George B. Jewett of Thornton, CO and sisters, Angaharad Jewett Rudolph of Bradenton, FL and Nancy Marie Jewett of Crawfordville, FL. He was "Uncle Dick" to many beloved nieces and nephews. Richard serviced in the United States Air Force for 22 years as an aircraft mechanic. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked in construction and manufacturing. He was a dedicated member of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church in Tampa and often volunteered in children's and youth programs there. He was also a Girl...

Albert (Al) Pina III, age 63, unexpectedly passed on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home in Tampa, Florida. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Pina II, and his brother, Alejandro (Alex) Pina. He is survived by his mother, Inez D. Pina; his children, daughter Erica and husband JR, daughter Emily, and son Albert; grandchildren Nicholas Albert, Aliday Cristina and Noah James; great-grandson Ro Michael; sister Raquel Richter; brothers Ronnie and Michael Pina; nephews Ronnie, Diego, Adrian, Kyle and Kody; niece Michelle. Al honorably served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was a graduate of Arizona State University. Al began his community economic development career as Vice...

Cecilia Gale Favata passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 16, 2022 in Tampa. She was 74. Cecilia is survived by her devoted sons, Timothy and David Vazquez, two daughters-in-law, Angela and Amy, whom she loved as her own daughters, and six grandchildren she adored: Gabriel, Sofia, Isabela, Xavier, Andrew, and Leo, as well as her brother, Martin Favata, her sister-in-law Katherine, and her nieces Angela Weck and Mary Ellen Walker and their families. She is also survived by several first cousins in the U.S. and by relatives in Spain. Born September 18, 1947 at the Centro Asturiano Hospital during a hurricane, Cecilia's parents were Alfred Valenti Favata and Mercedes Gonzalez Favata. She...

Gail Ann Nursey died peacefully at her home in Tampa, with her husband and son by her side on May 13, 2022 at the age of 66. Gail is survived by her son Will and husband Mike both in Tampa, Florida. Other surviving relatives are her brother Don Fleming, sisters in law Michelle Fleming and Robynne Parris, brother in law Brian Nursey, father in law Jim Nursey and nieces and nephews Ben Fleming, Sam Fleming, Jake Fleming, and Maya Parris. She is preceded in death by her parents Calvin and Jane Fleming and her mother in law Tiana Proctor. Gail was born on August 18, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana to Calvin and Jane Fleming. She graduated from Bossy High School in 1973 and earned a...

Tampa, Florida- Dolly Costa age 92 passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family last Friday evening. A Ybor City native, she attended OLPH High School, was an All-State Champion Women's Basketball Guard, a beauty, she was voted most popular by her classmates in 1947. Their first child, and apple of her parent's eye, Dolly was the daughter of Joseph O. Costa, a self-educated entrepreneur, and Mary Spoto Costa, a woman of extraordinary strength, love and character. At 17, Dolly became an Executive at Costa Broom Works Inc. (CBW), the business her Dad created. Working with her father until his early death at age 51, Dolly at age 28 was joined by her brother Frank J. Costa at...

Washington D.C. Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner for Nixon Peabody, Alycia Anne Ziarno n?e Farley passed away after an 11 year battle with breast cancer on May 7, 2022 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 59. Alycia is survived by her parents, Eleanore Farley in Bluffton, South Carolina and Laurence Farley in Vero Beach, Florida; her devoted husband Joseph Ziarno, beloved daughter Emma Ziarno in Tampa, Florida and sisters, Ellen Lagasse and Elaine Farley along with her sweet puppies Jingles, Zoey and Gidget. Alycia was born in New York City, New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 1996. She began her career with Nixon...

Astrid Elizabeth Peacock, known as "Triddy," 85, died May 6, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Triddy moved to Florida as a young girl and grew up in Lake Worth. She graduated from the University of Florida, where she met Robert "Carroll" Peacock, her beloved husband of 64 years. Triddy and Carroll married, moved back to West Palm Beach and raised their family there. She served as president of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches and was a member of the board of WPTV Channel 2. She was also a member of PEO, a philanthropic organization that promotes educational opportunities for women throughout the world. An avid birdwatcher, Triddy enjoyed all aspects of nature and...

Brandon Robert Scheele passed away last week in Dillard, GA at the age of 46. Brandon is survived by his mother, Jean Scheele; his wife, Kait Scheele; his children, Samantha 27, Maxwell 10, and London and Livia 6; his sister, Stephanie Krueger; and many other family members, friends, and colleagues. Brandon is preceded in death by his father, David Scheele. Brandon was born on August 31, 1975 in Watertown, Wisconsin to David and Jean Scheele. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law and immediately began working as a litigator with Banker Lopez in Tampa, FL. Brandon met Kait at a company event and they had 18 wonderful years together. Brandon married Kait in Cancun,...

82, a resident of Tampa, Florida for over 47 years, died peacefully at home on the first of May 2022. He was born in Bayamon, PR on January 21, 1940. In 1964 he graduated from Marquette University Medical School where he proudly received his medical degree. As a solo practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, he engaged in a 40+ year career where he cared for patients of all ages as if they were his own family. The foundation of his beautiful life was his family and countless friends. His wife Ilona of 56 years; two daughters, Shanone and Ilona; son-in-laws, Brian and Julian; and three grandchildren, Brennon, Luisa and Elise- will forever keep his memory and spirit alive. A funeral mass will be held at...

Dr. William Anthony "Tony" Alonso passed away on April 20, 2022, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 83. Dr. Alonso is survived by his beloved wife, Irma Robert; his children, Robert Anthony and Aileen; his son-in-law, Jose J. Rodriguez; his grandchildren, Liliana and Jose Joaquin Anthony; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Dr. Alonso was born on April 16, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Dr. Miguel Alonso and Bernice Lewis. A world-renowned Otolaryngologist, he graduated from Amherst College, Yale School of Medicine, and completed his medical training at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Alonso dutifully served in the United States Navy before going into private practice. Dr. Alonso...

Richard Samuel Giunta died peacefully at home and was accepted into God's loving arms on April 20, 2022 at the age of 85. Richard is survived by Gloria, his loving wife and best friend of 40 years, his daughter Angela Williams, grandchildren Hunter & Brighton, brother Edward and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace & Frank Giunta. As a truly gifted musician, Richard found his passion creating beautiful music on his piano and Allen theater organ. He always said music is a universal language. Richard loved cruising and traveling but his favorite trips were with his wife, great friends and family traversing Tuscany, Sicily, Portugal and New York City...

Eugene (Gene) O'Steen went to his Heavenly home on April 18, 2022. He was born in Gainesville Florida and grew up in High Springs, Florida. Gene went to the University of Florida on a football scholarship and was a proud fighting Gator until he was injured. He is survived by loving and supportive wife, Jillian Hartman O'Steen. He adored his three daughters: Gina O'Steen and husband Brian Knauer, Jada O'Steen and Jana O'Steen. Grandchildren Kyle and Conner Knauer, Cori and Ward Brueggeman and Taylor Ferraro. Niece Kimberly Feazell and other nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Wm. Aquilla O'Steen and Gertrude Jones O'Steen, Siblings Bernice O'Steen, Carlton O'Steen,...

Eugene (Gene) O'Steen went to his Heavenly home on April 18, 2022. He was born in Gainesville Florida and grew up in High Springs, Florida. Gene went to the University of Florida on a football scholarship and was a proud fighting Gator until he was injured. He is survived by loving and supportive wife, Jillian Hartman O'Steen. He adored his three daughters: Gina O'Steen and husband Brian Knauer, Jada O'Steen and Jana O'Steen. Grandchildren Kyle and Conner Knauer, Cori and Ward Brueggeman and Taylor Ferraro. Niece Kimberly Feazell and other nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Wm. Aquilla O'Steen and Gertrude Jones O'Steen, Siblings Bernice O'Steen, Carlton...

Our beloved Amanda Rose Mahan was unexpectedly taken from us by The Lord in Tampa, Florida, on April 14, 2022, at age 32. She is survived by her son Sebastian Jesus and sister Emily Marie, immediate family John Paul and Rose Mary Revels, and siblings Jason Matthew(Elizabeth Rose) and Jonathan Wesley(Alana). Her paternal family James Lloyd Mahan(Barbie) and Timothy Mahan. Her maternal grandparents, Jesus Maria and Nubia de Jesus Trujillo. Close family members include cousins Michael Andrew (Jennifer), Andrew Steven, Luis, Crystal, and aunts/uncles Angela Maria, Gloria Elena (Greg Dwaine), Ana Teresa (Luis), Luz Carmen, and Anthony. Amanda worked for Waste Management and Affari...

Rodney Harold Dann, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 1, 2022 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 87. Rodney is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Shannon Prince Dann of Tampa, Florida, his granddaughter Sarah Prince Dann, and grandson Thomas Dann as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Harold Dann, Sr., his mother, Ruby Moore Dann, and his wife of 52 years; Stephanie Worrilow Dann, whom he married on July 3, 1964. Rodney was born on December 23, 1934 in Bristol, PA and grew up in Newark, DE. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Civil...

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92, of Tampa, passed away March 31, 2022. She is fondly remembered and will be deeply missed.

Sheila K. Cook (n?e Street) died peacefully on March 30th, 2022 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 80. Sheila is survived by her husband, James R. Cook; children, Samuel Strawn, Stacey Martin, Stephanie Pfaltzgraf, James C. Cook and Richard Cook; grandchildren, Louis Martin, Gretchen Frapwell, Whitney Shaw, Allie Martin, Charles Strawn, Caitlin Cook and James M. Cook; 4 great grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Lou Street. She is preceded in death by her sister, Sally Morneault, and brother, Richard Street. Sheila was born on November 15th, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio to Richard and Mary Street. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1959. Sheila worked as a realtor and enjoyed home...

GARRETT, Marie Leonora Garc?a, 96, died March 30, 2022, after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1925 in Tampa, she graduated from Hillsborough High School and Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University) before earning her law degree from the University of Florida. After a brief stint with the city attorney's office in Tampa, she and her husband, Howard L. Garrett, founded their own law firm, Garrett & Garrett, in 1953, where they practiced law together until her retirement. She grew up in Ybor City, the daughter of cigar workers, and always spoke with great fondness of her childhood there, where her parents were members of Centro Espa?ol. Fluently bilingual, she...

85, of Tampa, passed away March 29, 2022. She was born in Shinnston, WV on December 19, 1936 to the Revs. Henry & Mabel High. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV. She attended Concord College in Athens, WV for two years and graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, WV, earning a degree in education. On June 14, 1958, she married James K. Murray, Jr., and they moved to Florida the same year. She is survived by her children, Susan Murray of Pinellas Park, FL, Jack Murray III (Mary), Mike Murray (Allison) and Scott Lee (Erika), all of Tampa, Florida. Sandy was the proud grandmother of Sarah Shanklin and Charlie Ragsdale of St. Petersburg, FL,...