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BREAKING NEWS: Joseph "Piggy" Pignatano makes his Major League debut in Heaven. Born in Brooklyn, NY on Aug 4, 1929 to Aniello & Lucia Pignatano, Joe is the oldest of 4 children. A devoted husband to Nancy of 66 years, he is survived by his sister Rose, sons Neil and Frank, grandchildren Alexis & Joseph, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Known mostly for his tremendous career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the NY Mets, Joe's greatest achievements took place off the field. A selfless and loving man, he spent many years dedicating his life to his family and community. Joe's generosity was endless and he would give you the clothes off his back without even knowing you. No...

Ray O'Keefe, age 75, a longtime resident of Naples, FL, passed away on May 8, 2022. Ray was born in Fort Kent, ME, the son of Alice and Ray O'Keefe. He graduated from Winslow High School and later received his BA at the University of Maine followed by a master's degree from the University of Southern California. Ray served his country with a 26-year career in the US Army. He was stationed at Ft Bragg, NC, Ft Riley, KS, and Ft Benning, GA. Ray also was posted overseas in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany. Ray's last 10 years of duty were spent in the Pentagon. His commitment to serve his country saw him hold many significant positions, Troop Commander, Squadron Commander and Congressional Advisor...

JOHN HANSON, John Hanson passed away in his Naples, FL home on March 23, 2022. He was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 30, 1933, the son of Ludwig and Marie Hanson. After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1951, John received a Bachelor of Business degree from Indiana University in 1955 and an MBA from Michigan State University in 1961. On August 27, 1955 he married Marilyn, his high school sweetheart. John also served in the Army, being discharged in 1959 as a first lieutenant. He retired from ParkerHannifin Corporation in 1994 where he was a corporate vice-president. After his retirement, John and Marilyn divided their time between Solon and Naples. In 2016, they became...

JOHN HANSON, John Hanson passed away in his Naples, FL home March 23, 2022. He was born April 30, 1933 in Mishawaka, IN, the son of Ludwig and Marie Hanson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose integrity, determination, and sense of humor were inspirations to all. After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1951, John received a Bachelor of Business degree at Indiana University in 1955 and an MBA from Michigan State University in 1961, where he was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society. On August 27, 1955, he married Marilyn, his high school sweetheart. John also served in the Army, being discharged in 1959 as first lieutenant....

Leland David was born in Muskegon, Michigan February 14, 1935 to Claude and Thora (Ichenberg) David. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He was awarded a full football scholarship to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated with a B.S. and M.A. degree in Education. After graduation he taught physical education and history. He coached football, baseball and hockey at both North Muskegon High School and Mona Shores High School. Lee and his wife, Shirley, moved to Naples in 1979 and he continued teaching at both Barron Collier High School and Pine Ridge Middle School. Lee is survived by his wife,...

Leland David was born in Muskegon, Michigan February 14, 1935 to Claude and Thora (Ichenberg) David. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He wsa awarded a full football scholarship to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated with a B.S. and M.A. degree in Education. After graduation he taught physical education and history. He coached football, baseball and hockey at both North Muskegon High School and Mona Shores High School. Lee and his wife, Shirley, moved to Naples in 1979 and he continued teaching at both Barron Collier High School and Pine Ridge Middle School. Lee is survived by his wife,...

Ronald Ellis Nassar, age 78 of Naples, Florida passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH on March 3, 1944. Ron finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo followed by dental school at the Ohio State University where he graduated with honors. He continued his higher education with postgraduate work in orthodontics at OSU. He held advanced certification in diagnosis and treatment planning in surgical orthodontics as well as oral and maxillofacial studies and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Society. Ron served his country as a captain in the U.S Air Force from 1970-1972 and then in the Air Force Reserves from 1972-1980. Ron...

Sandra Murray Morrow born on October 15,1934 to Mary Lee and Jack Murray, passed away peacefully in her Naples, Florida home, surrounded by her family. Sandy is survived by her husband Joe, her sister Konny Murray (Dave Buckingham) Carmel Valley, Calif. Son Chris Morrow (Dede), daughter Gale Crabtree (Kurt Olsen), grandchildren Caitlin Morrow, of Colorado, Rachel Wentz (Quinn), of Crown Point, Murray Crabtree (Amanda) Crystal Lake, Illinois, Sandra Crabtree, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Two great grandchildren Abbott James and Ellie Mae. Sandy attended Indiana University graduating with a degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy, and was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was on the Board...

Sandra Murray Morrow born on October 15,1934 to Mary Lee and Jack Murray, passed away peacefully in her Naples, Florida home, surrounded by her family. Sandy is survived by her husband Joe, her sister Konny Murray (Dave Buckingham) Carmel Valley, Calif. Son Chris Morrow (Dede), daughter Gale Crabtree (Kurt Olsen), grandchildren Caitlin Morrow, of Colorado, Rachel Wentz (Quinn), of Crown Point, Murray Crabtree (Amanda) Crystal Lake, Illinois, Sandra Crabtree, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Two great grandchildren Abbott James and Ellie Mae. Sandy attended Indiana University graduating with a degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy, and was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was on the Board...

Bonita "Bobbie" Jean Bennett, 78, passed away at her Naples home on January 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ken Bennett, sons Jeff Saltzman of Phoenix, AZ, Scott Saltzman of Chicago, IL, Tim (DeAnn) Bennett of Ames, IA, Tom Bennett of Bloomington, IL and four grandchildren, Brody Saltzman and Alex, Austin and Meghan Bennett. Her sister Eunice (Lee) Sanderson of Rio Verde, AZ also survives. Her brother Daryl (Lynn) Madison of St. Louis, MO preceded her in death. Bobbie graduated from Worthington, MN High School and received a degree in education from Wenona State University in MN. She taught school in White Bear Lake, MN and later moved to Peoria, IL as the Central...

Robert L Manierre, 91, died peacefully at Avow Hospice of Naples, on January 11th, 2022. Formerly of East Hartford and Stamford, Connecticut, Bob was a bright spot in the lives of everyone he touched. He attended high school in East Hartford, Connecticut, and earned his degree at Northeastern University in Boston. A design engineer, he received several patents during development of eight-track and cassette tapes eventually becoming the Chief of Research and Development for Capital Records. Rather than move his family to California he left engineering and bought a family operated resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Following that he and his wife, Mary, spent some time...

Doris Elizabeth (Cunniff) Smith passed away on January 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96. Doris was born in New York City to the late Rose and John Cunniff. She was the loving wife of the late Robert J. Smith. Her brother Jay also pre-deceased her. To mourn her passing are her children Robert Smith and his wife Marge, Valerie Taintor and her husband Barry, and Karen Smith. Doris was a loving grandmother to Lauren Rivera and her husband Luis, and Matthew Smith and his wife Christine. She was also a great grandmother to Ava and Abigail Rivera and Kyle and Gabrielle Smith. She will also be missed by her Sister in Law Veronica Cunniff and many nieces and nephews. Doris...

It is with great sadness that the family of John Sidney Williams announces his passing on Tuesday November 30th at the age of 61 years old. John was a loving father, brother, son, friend and servant of God, who will always be remembered by his loved ones for his warm spirit and kind heart. John was born in Ann Arbor, MI, raised in the Mid-west where he graduated from Southern Illinois University before settling in Naples, FL. John was an invaluable asset to RWA Inc. and the Southwest Florida community as a loyal member of the Student Advisory Committees, CBIA, REISS, and much more. We want to remember John for his great contributions to everything he's been involved in. If you knew John,...

William (Bill) E. Hess, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on August 4, 2021, in Bonita Springs, Florida. Born on September 25,1936, in Manhattan, New York to Dorothy Hess (Hanley) and John Hess, Bill often stated that life was "more than he expected". He raised a loving family, cherished magnificent friendships, and professionaly succeeded at the highest level. Bill and his wife of 57 years, Louise A. Hess (Fresolone) 1937-2016, lived life to its fullest and both were committed to "one life, one love". Bill was recognized as a true gentleman who modeled kindness, integrity, and charitable giving to make the world a better place. He was a role model to all who...

Ann Rulon-Miller of Naples, Florida, formerly of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully July 20, 2021, age 98. Born in 1923, she was the wife of Robert Rulon-Miller, and the daughter of the late U.S. Senator and Federal Judge Edward Lawrence Leahy and Fern Dixon Leahy. She was a graduate of Wheeler School in Providence in 1940 and Bradford Junior College in Bradford, Massachusetts, in 1942. When her father became Rhode Island's Senator in 1949, she spent much of her free time in Washington, D.C. An avid sailor, she cruised and sailed worldwide with her husband, crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 1980 in their own boat to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands where they maintained a home at...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Judge Daniel Robert Monaco of Naples, Florida, on July 8, 2021 at the age of 85. Peacefully and surrounded by his beloved wife of 46 years, Ann and their children. Judge Monaco was born in Schenectady, New York on May 27, 1936. Dan was a determined man who understood the meaning of perseverance. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in New York, he found a job running a freight elevator at a downtown department store. He also worked for the State while taking college courses at Russell Sage Evening Division in Albany, NY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was accepted at the University of Miami Law...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Judge Daniel Robert Monaco of Naples, Florida, on July 8, 2021 at the age of 85. Peacefully and surrounded by his beloved wife of 46 years, Ann and their children. Judge Monaco was born in Schenectady, New York on May 27, 1936. Dan was a determined man who understood the meaning of perseverance. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in New York, he found a job running a freight elevator at a downtown department store. He also worked for the State while taking college courses at Russell Sage Evening Division in Albany, NY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was accepted at the University of Miami Law...

Lloyd I. Wenning, 81, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a short courageous battle with cancer on June 4, 2021 Lloyd was born in Melrose, Minnesota to Lawrence and Melania Wenning on May 8, 1940. He married Leona Wesbur on April 27, 1963 and lived in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1982. On June 26, 1993 he married Elaine (Imdieke) LeClaire and they lived in Plymouth, Minnesota until they retired to Florida. Lloyd had a career in investments for over 38 years with his good friend, Jerry Norman, and worked for various companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to Naples, FL...

Mark Thomas Johnson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away in Naples, Florida on June 1, 2021, after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. He was born on October 12, 1930 to Sylvia Tredway and Thomas Barksdale Johnson. Mark is survived by his wife of nearly thirty years, Sarah Raup Johnson, and his daughters, Sylvia Shattuck Johnson, Elizabeth McComb Johnson, and Virginia Mitchell Johnson. His son, George Barksdale Johnson, died in infancy. Mark grew up in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and attended Highlands High School. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 1952, was one of the first recipients of an MBA from Xavier...

Harry Coleman, 70, of Naples, FL, died Monday, May 31, 2021. Harry was born September 18, 1950 to Harry and Rhona Coleman. Coleman was a loving husband and father; a charismatic business man and true friend (especially if you owned a boat). He loved cooking, fishing, jokes and life - stranger to no one, friend to all and devoted Rotarian/Collier harvester. He is survived by his wife Cookie Coleman, his children Shannon (Glen) Helberg, Harry W. (Debra) Coleman, III, and Dana M. Coleman; his grandchildren Ava M. Coleman, Harry William "Will" Coleman, IV, Paul James "PJ" Helberg, Lila Michelle Coleman and Evelyn Grace Helberg; his sister Cheryl A. Coleman. He was preceded in death by his...

Michael Alan Todd lost his third and final battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in his own home and surrounded by love. For his family, even having another 76 years with him would not be enough. When your passing brings your landscaper to tears then you know that you have had a life well lived. Michael was born in Newport News, Virginia, the only son of James Lonnie Todd and Grace Marie (Cathey) Todd. His family eventually moved to North Carolina, and he was attending college when he was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the war, he completed a Bachelor's Degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Michael was a true...