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ZAFFIRI, Carol A. of Dunedin Florida, passed away after an unexpected and short battle with cancer on November 19, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born on Jan. 26, 1956 in Aurora, IL, to her parents Jack and Phyllis Vierke. Carol received a bachelor's degree in music from Illinois State University. While at ISU, she was a madrigal singer and had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. She obtained a master's degree in special education from the University of South Florida. Carol touched the lives of thousands of students over the course of her 36 year teaching career with Pinellas County Schools. She met her husband, Bill, while in college in Normal, Illinois. As the story goes, Bill's...

Survived by wife and children.

Lillian (Redgate) Cook Finnegan, 88 of Dunedin, FL and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away November 10, 2023 after a prolonged illness surrounded by her loving family. Lil was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 27, 1935 to the late Walter and Lillian Redgate. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and worked for many years as an independent bookkeeper/accountant. She enjoyed family gatherings, decorating for every holiday, and entertaining. On November 15, 1982 she married Thomas Finnegan and they moved to Florida in 1993. They enjoyed traveling together and being part of an active community where they made many friends. Lil is survived by her husband Tom, her children Brian (Michele)...

Deborah "Debbie" Cryderman (n?e McGehee) of Palm Harbor passed away 8 Nov 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Born in 1952 in Montgomery, AL to Milton and Louise (both deceased). Debbie is survived by her husband Laurence, daughter Tiffany, stepdaughter Danica and stepson Joe. Debbie grew up in nearby Eclectic, AL and was a 'southern belle' through and through who loved family, pets and friends. Debbie was a retired letter carrier of over 30 years with the USPS. Debbie had an easy way of making strangers feel welcomed and would converse with them for hours. Debbie was the type of person who knew everyone's story and who respected every person she met. She was an avid butterfly gardener,...

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Survived by children, Kim, Lori, Dawn, Michael, and Shannon.

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DeGaetano, Barbara, 85 of St. Petersburg, Florida, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away September 16, 2023. Born to Mary and Jeremiah Vokolek on February 25, 1938, in Queens, NY. She is survived by daughter Beth Herendeen and her husband Jon; granddaughter Tiffany Bishop and her wife Rita; granddaughters Jacy Bailey (Jared) and Cristin Samoil (Ian); and great-grandchildren Nash, August, Knox and Everette. Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter Anne DeGaetano Molloy, husband Rosario DeGaetano and brother Gerald Vokolek. Barbara and her family moved from Long Island, NY to the Clearwater area in 1978. After serving nearly 50 years as a registered nurse, she retired to...

On September 15, 2023, Mary Ann Martucci passed away after a brief stay at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 2007. She is survived by her four children, Tracy Olsen, Scott (Beth Ann) Martucci, Dan (Katie) Martucci, and Jennifer Martucci, seven grandchildren, Greg, Keith, Kyle, Alex, Parker, Cole, and Lauren. She was also blessed with five great grandchildren, Alessandra, Riley, Abigail, Nora, and Elise, as well as a brother, Rich Gash, of West End, NC. Mary Ann was born on August 4, 1940 in Teaneck, NJ. In 1972, she moved with her family to Clearwater, FL where she quickly met her new neighbors, many of whom are still dear...

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