Aycock Funeral Home - Fort Pierce

Born in Middletown, New York, December 13, 1927. Phil was predeceased by his parents Philip and Virginia Hipe, and leaves behind his wife Fannie of (66) years; his son Philip Hipe III of Guntersville AL, together with his wife Eileen; his daughter Deborah Ann Cullin of Key Largo FL, together with her husband Bob, and his youngest daughter Laura Hipe of Gainesville FL; also granddaughter Jacquelyn Bello of Key Largo; great granddaughter Angelina Bello and great grandson Phoenix Bello of Key Largo, and grandson Sean Hipe of Guntersville AL. 2020 brought the Hipes their son's long lost daughter Jennifer Baker and her children Andrew, Joseph and Savanah, who reside in Ogden UT and Denver CO....

Daniel William Richards, 90, peacefully departed his life in the arms of his loving wife Susann on March 7, 2025. Daniel was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Edward Rosenberg and Lillian LeDuc. He grew up in Cromwell, Connecticut alongside his three brothers. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served in the Korean Conflict. Following the service, he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He was employed with the State of Connecticut and worked in the Department of Transportation as a highway inspector. Dan's infectious smile always radiated happiness and mischief. He loved being active in his younger years and was a man of adventure. He was a gear head and...

Kristine Chiavarella Cappo, 52, of Vero Beach Florida and Northport New York, passed away on January 23, 2025 after a long struggle with ALS. Kristine was born on March 10, 1973 to the late Michael and Helene Chiavarella in California. Shortly thereafter the family relocated to Long Island, NY. After Kristine graduated from Northport High School in 1991 she went on to study at SUNY New Paltz. She studied abroad in Florence, Italy, and after graduating, she started her first job at Christie's. She later moved on to printing and book production at Coral Graphics, kickstarting a successful career in printing sales. It was at Coral Graphics Kristine met her husband Greg, and they relocated to...

Willard "Bill" Gralia, Sr. passed away in his wife's loving arms while holding his beloved dog, Genesis. He was born October 18, 1936 in Springfield, MA, son of the late Ernest and Fannie (Barr) Gralia. He graduated Class of 1956 from Tech High in Springfield, MA and joined into his family's business, Gralia Brothers Lumber Yard. From age 16 he began home building and from there went to Springfield, MA Carpenters Union where he worked on Bay Path College as well as several other community buildings. At age 22 Bill started his own business, W.L. Gralia and Slumber Homes Developing building residential communities. He was elected President of the Springfield Builders Association in 1961. In...

Our father, Norman Alva Payne, born in Birmingham, Alabama, has died at home 93 years young. He was the youngest child of Basil and Doris Payne, growing up in Hallowell and graduating from H.S. there, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Dad married our mother, Madelon Stadley of Lompoc California after serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then studied architecture at UC Berkeley, where he earned his degree. Moving back to Maine, he worked for the State Museum as Exhibit Planner/Architect until his retirement - a job he loved. He was a jack of all trades and had keen interest and talent in painting and sculpture. He loved jazz, dancing, thrift shopping, and Lewiston's...

Janet A. Baines, 95 of Vero Beach Florida passed away on December 24, 2024. She was known for her kindness, generosity, cheerful optimism and love and support for her family and community. She was warm and vibrant with a dazzling smile and ready laugh. She enjoyed meeting new friends and often said "Everybody has a story; you just have to ask" and "Eat dessert first". Janet was born on September 14,1929 in Rochester, NY to Clarence and Ethel (Welsh) Crawford. The family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where Janet graduated from high school. She attended Miami University in Ohio and became a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She cherished her sorority friends and was active in the alumni...

John David Matzinger was the only son born to Lewis Clayton Matzinger and Doris Georgia Roper. He was born in Norwich, Chenango County, New York on the 26th of April 1951. He passed on the 22nd of April 2024 at home. Growing up John had his share of learning to live with women since all his siblings were girls. This could be why he never married or had children. John started his career and love of cars learning from the best mechanic, his father, who owned a body shop in Norwich. When the family moved to Florida in 1972 that love of cars continued. Lewis and John worked for Baslow-Henschel and help start the body shop. The company was bought out and is now known as Coggin BMW Treasure Coast....

Gloria Carmen Holden, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in Vero Beach, Florida on March 2, 2024. Born in Negaunee, Michigan to John and Pearl Gustafson, Gloria lived in the Upper Peninsula until graduating from Negaunee High School in 1942. Gloria continued her education at Loyola of Chicago Nursing School, graduating in 1945. While working as a nurse in Chicago, Gloria met Edward Holden at a Valentine's Day dance. In August of 1949, she married Ed in Midland, Michigan, and together they embarked on a journey that spanned 53 years until Ed's passing in 2003. Gloria and Ed had three children. She cherished her role as a mother and...

Roberta Clemence (Currier) Baum , 91 years old, of Fort Pierce, Florida, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sunday,January 21st, 2024. Roberta was born to Ambrose (Sr.) and Viola Currier, and was a native of Syracuse, NY. She was a housewife and mother,worked 10 years for Stanton Foundry, Solvay, NY, and graduated from Central High School. Roberta, whose friends called her "Bobbie", was married to Jack Baum, who died January 2014. They enjoyed the game of golf together, as well as caring for their young grandson and later their great- granddaughters. Raised Catholic, converted to Protestant during the early years of her marriage to Jack, they attended the Community Church of the...

Mavis S Keys, age 87, of Ft. Pierce, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Mavis was born March 30, 1936 in Caribou, Maine to Charles A. and Violet B. Shepard. Mavis was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Orin Keys, parents Charles and Violet Shepard, a brother, Roland Shepard and a sister, Regina Stiller. Mavis is survived by her children, Richard (Cynthia) Smith of Port St. Lucie, FL, Mitchell (Denise D.) Smith of Tampa, FL, Denise (Ron C.) Dinocola of Ft. Pierce, FL, and step-children Randall (Caryl) Keys of Rock Falls, WI, Richard (Anita K.) Keys of Lake City, MN, Ron (Heidi) Keys of Mondovi, WI, as well as a brother, Charles M. Shepard of Caryville, FL...

Robert "Bob" D. Hall of Vero Beach, Florida (formerly of Manlius, New York) passed away on Thursday after a short illness. Bob was born in Rochester, New York. Raised in Syracuse, New York where he graduated from Onondaga Valley High. After graduation, Bob proudly served his country in the US Army then returned home to attend Syracuse University playing football for the Orange. After graduating in three years, he started work as a Certified Public Accountant, which he did for the remainder of his working days. Bob was known as a hard worker and an intense player. He enjoyed his family and spent summers with them at their cottage in the Thousand Islands. His grandchildren were the joy of his...

Carol MacNevin, age 77, of Ft. Pierce, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Carol was born Dec 25, 1945 in Boston MA at the Cardinal O'Connell House. She relocated with her son to Fort Pierce FL in 1996 where she became an active member of the Lakewood Park Home Makers. She is survived by Husband of 22yrs A. Joseph Bruneau, (Son) Neil, (Daughter-In-Law) Motoko, and (Grandchildren) Bobby, Terra and Joey. A visitation for Carol will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Aycock Funeral Home, 6026 North US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. A graveside service will occur Monday, June 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 6026 North...

Claudia Charlene Owens Luikart, Made her final journey home on Mother's Day , May 14th, 2023. Claudia was Born on March 3, 1935 as the youngest of eleven children to Ada Meta (Simmons) and Felix Washington "Gub/Grub" Owens. She was a proud native of Vero Beach Florida of several generations. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, two sons Bruce Bramble (Sharon) of Ft Pierce FL, Curtis Bramble of Kansas City MO, and two daughters Kristal Ruley of Ft Pierce FL , Melanie Bullers (Jack) of Ft Pierce FL, thirteen grand children Shane Bramble, Angel Spicer, Misty Patterson, Amber Banks, Curtis Bramble Jr, Tamara Bramble, Charla Chadwick, Justine Bullers, Catherine Bramble, Cheyenne...

Vito V Pierro, age 81, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Vito is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Josephine Pierro, left to carry on his memories are his beloved wife of 60 years Paula Alaimo, his Sons Mark (Kim) of Dallas GA, and Joseph (Kelly) of Liberty Township OH, Sister JoAnn Gioeli (Michael) of N Tonawanda NY, and Brother Michael (Pat) of Amherst NY and Grandchildren Katie and Dominic. Vito worked for West Electric, AT&T and Lucent in Atlanta which he retired from. Vito enjoyed his family and playing golf. He was a member of the Pathway Church in Vero Beach. A church service for Vito will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, 10 am at St...

On April 14, 2023 Josephine Pino Boyerski, beloved mother, passed away at the age of 97 years young. Jo was born in Mt Hope West Virginia,, moved to D.C. after graduation where she met her husband Leonard. They were married in 1948 and raised two daughters. They moved to Florida in 1980 and she was a member of St Helen's Catholic Church for the past 40 years. Jo was predeceased by her husband of 54 years in 2002 and is survived by her daughters April Cadorette Murphy of NC and June Richardson of Fort Pierce, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation and memorial service will be held at Aycock Funeral Home 6026 North US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce at 1PM followed by a short...

Elsa Giustina Domenica Lieffort, 90, of Fort Pierce, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, surrounded by family at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce Florida. Elsa was born in Cengio, Italy on October 14, 1932. She grew up in Italy during World War II and experienced the hardships of war time living with her parents, sister, and grandparents. While working in England as a seamstress, she met the love of her life, John Lieffort, who was stationed in England with the US Air Force. A year later they were married at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Norwich, England. They were happily married for 65 years. She spent many years as a military wife traveling the world, mainly in Europe...

James C. Cady 105 years - World War II Veteran AAC 1st. Lt. Jim Cady, '41-'45, & Capt. in AF Res., he served with honor. James Christopher Cady recently of Vero Beach Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born October 5, 1917 to C.W. Cady and Geneva Cady. Jim was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Ruth, his parents, a sister and a brother. Jim was "carried away by angels" (Luke 16:22) and greeted with, "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:23) Jim is survived by his 4 Children, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15)...

Pauline Adassa McNamee-Johnson of Bloomfield, Connecticut and recently Vero Beach, Florida where at the home of her son, she departed this life on the 4th of November after a long illness in her 83rd year. Pauline was born on February 9th, 1939, in Christiana, Jamaica, West Indies to the late Ms. Alice Mae Thompson-Williams and Mr. Stanley McNamee. At the age of 24 Pauline McNamee married Vendryes Johnson on the 16th of June 1963. After her primary and technical school education she continued pursuing higher education. She completed studies at Cazenovia Community College and Hartford College for Women. Since the 1960's she has held various positions in the field of healthcare starting...

Born in East Pointe, Georgia, February 3, 1920 to Robert L. Roberts and Nancy Cordelia Hudson-she died peacefully August 6, 2022 at her home in Vero Beach, FL. Ola married James H. Ellis in Atlanta, GA in August of 1942. After his service time in World War II, they returned to the Atlanta area. After several years of moving to different southeastern states with the FAA, they were transferred to Vero Beach, Florida in 1958, and remained there until their deaths. She was the last remaining sibling of her 5 brother and 2 sisters, all from the Atlanta area. Ola was an active member of the Vero Beach Church of Christ since 1958, and leaves behind many dear and cherished friends. She is...

Barbara Kay Staples journeyed home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022, at the age of 72 after a seven year battle with cancer. Kay, as she was lovingly called by her family and friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina to her adoring parents Catherine and Otis Rawls, Jr. She moved to Rockledge, Florida with her family as a child where she grew up with her younger brother, Wendall Rawls. Kay graduated from Cocoa High School Class of '68 and went on to attend the University of South Florida. Kay was influenced by her parents to be a loving and caring woman which served her well while holding the position of Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor at her church for more than...

Edna Gillis Abernathy, a resident of Vero Beach, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edna Gillis, born October 23, 1922 in Noank, CT. She married her loving and devoted husband, Truman "Kenneth" Abernathy in Alexandria, VA on August 17, 1960. She is survived by her children Blane (Susan) Piper and Lynda Piper Peck, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ken, brothers Eldridge, Bernard and Benjamin, sisters Abby and Mary, granddaughter Rebekah Piper, great-grandson Charlie Bledsoe and great-great grandson Everest Hines-Greene. A devoted Christian and...