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Joan Templeton Griffis

Joan Templeton Griffis

Dec 24, 2014

Joan Templeton Griffis, 81, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away, Wednesday December 24, 2014 after a brief illness. Joan was born February 10, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary and Stanley Templeton; she married H. George Griffis in New York City in 1951 on the CBS TV show Bride and Groom. Joan studied Fashion Design in school and was a talented...

Patricia Gloria Kar

Patricia Gloria Kar

Dec 24, 2014

Patricia Kar of Plantation.  Born in Lynbrook, New York to Harry & Marie Martorana June 28, 1925, passed away on December 24, 2014.  Predeceased by her husband John James ‘Jim’ and son John Victor Karczewski.  Survived by her children Lucy Pellegrini and Jerry, Jim Kar and Julian Gondola, Jeanmarie Beck and Eugene & Marti Kar and her partner Gail Mootz....

Oreste Sigilitto,Jr.

Oreste Sigilitto,Jr.

Dec 23, 2014

Oreste “Sig” Sigillito, Jr, 89, of Plantation, FL, went home to the Lord on Dec 23, 2014. He was born in St. Louis, MO, June 5, 1925 to Angeline and Oreste Sigillito. Oreste worked with his father in Poplar Bluff, MO before entering the Army and serving during the Korean conflict. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with...

Patricia A. Curione

Patricia A. Curione

Dec 22, 2014

Patricia A. Curione, 76, passed away on December 22, 2014. After a courageous battle with cancer, God called home one of his angels. Patricia A. (Patty Salerno) Curione, daughter of the late Pasqualina (Bessie) Viddivo and Neil (Chief) Salerno was born January 8, 1938 in Albany, NY, where she resided and raised her family until moving to Fort Lauderdale, FL...

Dennis O'Shea

Dennis O'Shea

Dec 21, 2014

Dennis O'Shea, former Agent-in Charge of the Broward County offices of the FBI passed away quietly on December 21, 2014. Mr. O'Shea was born in Manhattan, and began his college studies at Cornell University. However, his entire freshman class was drafted and Mr. O'Shea landed on the beaches of France and proceeded to follow General Patton through Europe. He managed...

Romaine Kramer

Romaine Kramer

Dec 19, 2014

Romaine E. Kramer “Bunny” 12/19/26 – 12/19/14 Born in York, Pa. Bunny touched so many lives during her journey here on earth. Her joys were babysitting, gardening, singing in the choir and attending church. She retired from Motorola as an assembler. Bunny is survived by her loving sons, T. Darrell (Maria) Kramer of Pembroke Pines, Fl and Terrance (Toy) Kramer...

Frank Mazzarella

Frank Mazzarella

Dec 18, 2014

Frank Mazzarella passed peacefully on December 18, 2014 at his home in Weston, Florida. Frank was born on April 28, 1924 in Elizabeth, New Jersey where he lived most of his life. He was the youngest among 3 children. He was the baby brother to his older sisters, Mary and Ann, whom he loved deeply. He was the husband of...

Rosalba C Gomez

Rosalba C Gomez

Dec 9, 2014

Rosalba Gomez of Weston, Florida passed away December 9, 2014. She was a beloved mother of 10 children, and cherished grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Turbaco, Colombia. Visitation will be held Sunday 4;00- 8:00 PM at the T.M. Ralph Funeral Home Sawgrass Weston 371 NW 136 Avenue Sunrise, FL 33325. Interment will take place at Our Lady...

Nicholas Joseph Costea

Nicholas Joseph Costea

Dec 6, 2014

Costea, Deacon Nicholas 93 of Tamarac entered eternal life on Dec. 6, 2014. Deacon Nick was ordained a Deacon in 1988,serving at St. Malachy Catholic Church. Deacon Nick was born in Minerva Ohio To George and Victoria (nee Pupa) on June 16, 1921. He was a veteran of the US Army achieving the rank of Sgt. He served in England...

Harold Daniel Murray

Harold Daniel Murray

Dec 1, 2014

Harold Daniel Murray, 86, of Tamarac, Fl. passed away December 1, 2014. Danny was born in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada and came to Plantation, Fl. in 1957. He worker as a retail store Manager of several McCrory department stores. Following his retirement he became an avid camper, spending most of his time enjoying the outdoors throughout the Appalachian Mountains until...

Sherry Bement

Sherry Bement

Nov 29, 2014

Sherry Ann Bement, 33, of Ft. Lauderdale , FL left this world Saturday November 29, 2014. She was survived by her husband Paul Perales, son Anthony Perales, mother Amy Walters, father William Bement, stepfather Millard Walters, brothers Christopher Bement and Brandon Walters, stepsister Lana Cabrera, grandparents Elisabeth and Arnold Bement and William and Betty Smith, along with countless close friends...

Kelton Wayns

Kelton Wayns

Nov 28, 2014

Kelton Wayns, beloved son of Lowansa Webster, was brought home by his Creator to join his wife and father, on November 28, 2014. A proud member of the Cherokee Nation, Kelton attended Ashworth College in Georgia and Rutgers University in New Jersey. He was a member of both Lambda Alpha Epsilon (American Criminal Justice Association) and Delta Epsilon Tau (International...

Eddie Dale Martin, Sr.

Eddie Dale Martin, Sr.

Nov 25, 2014

Eddie Martin, Sr. was born June 14, 1918 and passed on November 25, 2014. Eddie was a man that meant so much to those around him. He worked for Pan Am Airline for over 40 years and traveled the world with his wife, Hazel Martin. Eddie Sr. was an avid golfer who was fortunate to play around the world. He...

Elizabeth 'Betty" Bruce Blake

Elizabeth 'Betty" Bruce Blake

Nov 22, 2014

Elizabeth Bruce Blake, “Betty,” 98 years old, passed away Nov. 22, 2014.  Born in Pennsylvania, Betty lived most of her life in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to South Florida in 2003.  A beloved Mother and Nana, she is survived by her children, Bruce Greenawalt and Susan Kelly, son-in-law Michael Kelly, 2 grandchildren, & 4 great grandchildren.  Friends/family will be received...

Marie Goerl

Marie Goerl

Nov 17, 2014

Marie Goerl, 78, of Davie, FL passed away on November 17th, 2014 with her family close by. She was born to the late Patrick J. Clarke and Annetta Alford on December 11, 1935 in Long Island City. She attended Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica, NY and after Graduated Assissium Business School in Manhattan. She married her husband of 58 years,...

Shirley Grabske

Shirley Grabske

Nov 16, 2014

Shirley Ann Grabske of Sunrise, FL, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and long- time resident recently passed away on November 16, 2014 due to complications associated with Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes and Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. Shirley, born December 26, 1932, to the late Loretta and Frank Semler, has one brother, Orville Semler. Shirley graduated from high school in West Allis, Wisconsin...

Patricia Warren

Patricia Warren

Nov 2, 2014

Patricia Warren, 67, of Cooper City, Florida was born in East Orange, NJ. She was the middle child of 3 sisters. In 1973 she moved to South Florida where she married Clifford Warren. She worked for The Hallandale Beach Fire Department until she retired in 2012. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Stacie, Sister, Ali and grandson, Jared. She is...

Henry "Hank" Morrison

Henry "Hank" Morrison

Oct 31, 2014

Henry "Hank" Morrison, 74, of Sunrise, FL, known to many as "Hank from Mobil", passed away on October 31, 2014 after a brief illness. He is survived by his children Kim (Jeff) Bowdren and son Kent Morrison, his brother Tom (Linda) Morrison, and his grandchildren who he adored, Andrew and Kellie, and many friends. He is preceaded in death by...

Ann F. Barbera

Ann F. Barbera

Oct 29, 2014

Ann Barbera, age 92 Devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother has been called to Heaven after a full and complete life here on earth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic (Dede) Barbera and is survived by her four children, Rosanne B. Odum, Frank G. Barbera, his domestic partner Nanci Meek , John J. Barbera, Sr , his wife...

Helen Elizabeth Maher

Helen Elizabeth Maher

Oct 27, 2014

Helen Elizabeth Maher passed away October 27, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Massachusetts, she had been a resident of South Florida since 1978. She was proud of her Irish Heritage, and Nana to everyone. She worked in many jobs as a Transcriptionist, and administrative assistant, including with Sunrise Fire Rescue Department as Secretary to Chief...

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