Obituaries
Maria Josefina Menendez
Jan 16, 2021
Maria Josefina Menendez, age 78, of West Palm Beach, passed away on January 16, 2021. Maria was born in Cuba on September 29, 1942. She is survived by her children, Miguel Pena, Javier Pena and Maria de Jesus Pena. Maria will also be lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who will...
Annette W. Norton
Jan 13, 2021
Annette W. Norton, age 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away January 13, 2021.
Mrs. Norton was predeceased by her husband George in 1995. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her children, George W. Norton (Joanne), Ann-Marie Buckland, Eulalia E. Collins, Robert L. Norton (Gail), 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Christopher J. Loines
Jan 11, 2021
Christopher J. Loines, 54, of Melbourne, Fla. passed away on Jan. 11, 2021. Chris was born on July 11, 1966 and grew up in Little Falls, NJ. He earned a BS degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. in Fla. and an MBA in Project Management from Columbia Southern Univ.
Chris had an exciting 22yr. career as a first line manager of...
Jack H. Nusbaum
Jan 11, 2021
Jack H. Nusbaum, age 80, of New York, New York passed away January 11, 2021.
Mr. Nusbaum will be lovingly remembered by his family including his wife, Nora Ann Wallace, children, Gary Nusbaum, Lisa Nusbaum, grandchildren, Andrew Dickerman, Allison Dickerman, Andrew Martins, Michael Martins, sisters, Evelyn Beazley, Ethel Sluzak, Marilyn Poole.
Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman...
Ruth L. Johnson
Jan 10, 2021
Ruth L. Johnson, age 87, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away January 10, 2021.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband George Johnson.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family including her daughters, Debra G. Hill, Patricia D. Wilders, Kathryn L. Hybsch, stepson, Todd Johnson, stepdaughters, Christine Williams, & Pam Dupont, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.
A Memorial...
Salvatore F. Alessio
Jan 10, 2021
Salvatore F. Alessio, age 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away January 10, 2021.
Mr. Alessio was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a retired New York City Police Officer.
He was predeceased by his wife June F. Alessio in 2020.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his children, Nicholas F. Alessio, Helaine...
Armando Carmelo
Jan 9, 2021
Armando Carmelo, age 80, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away January 9, 2021.
Armando was predeceased by his daughter, Carla. He is survived by his sons, Luis Carmelo (Iris) and Paulo Carmelo, grandchildren, Enrique Diz, Katorina Diz, Philip Diz, brother, Joao Carmelo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 12 Noon Thursday, January 14, 2021at Holy Name of...
Michael Vaccaro
Jan 7, 2021
Michael Vaccaro, age 80, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on January 7, 2021. Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 1, 1940. He was a Veteran of The US Marine Corps as well as an honorary lifetime member of the Great Kills Yacht Club. Michael is survived by his wife, Grace DiFiore; son, Michael R. Vaccaro;...
Ruby Metzler
Jan 7, 2021
Ruby Metzler, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 82. Ruby was born on April 7, 1938 to the late, Joseph and Celia Lotish in New York City. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Harold Metzler.
Ruby was born and raised in New York, the only child...
Arthur William Donegan
Jan 6, 2021
Arthur William Donegan, age 89, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on January 6, 2021. Mr. Donegan was born in Ramsey, New Jersey on November 2, 1931. He was a veteran of The US Army. Mr. Donegan was predeceased by his wife, Clara Donegan in 2020. He is survived by his children, Michael (Kathryn) Donegan, Pamela (Leslie) Szakacs, Lorraine...
Cecilia M. Schmidt
Jan 5, 2021
Cecilia M. Schmidt, age 72, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 5, 2021. Cecilia was born in Ecuador on June 23, 1948. She is survived by her son, Frederick P. Schmidt, Jr.; daughter, Priscilla Riofrio; grandchildren, Angelica Schmidt and Gabriella Schmidt; brother, Nelson Aguas; sisters, Maggie Barrezueta, Eulalia Berdebes and Ximena Diaz.
Private cremation services are under the...
Michael P. Cannon
Jan 4, 2021
Michael Patrick Cannon, a long-time resident of Ozone Park in Queens, NY who always had a cigar, lottery ticket and big hug for a friend, died on Jan. 4 in Loxahatchee, Florida following a bout with cancer. He was 74.
Known as "Mike" to family and friends, Cannon was born in Jamaica Hospital on June 21, 1946 to Joseph James...
Salvatore Bommarito
Jan 3, 2021
Salvatore Bommarito, age 68, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 3, 2021. Salvatore was born in Italy on March 9, 1952. He was predeceased by his brother, Felice Bommarito in 2019. Salvatore is survived by his parents, Diego & Concetta Bommarito; brothers, Roberto (Maria) Bommarito and Marcello (Jeanine) Bommarito; sisters, Theresa (Vincent) Giamporcaro and Maria Bommarito. He will...
Kyle Robert Hodgens
Jan 3, 2021
Kyle Robert Hodgens, age 42, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 3, 2021. Kyle was born in East Islip, New York on August 12, 1978. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Dennis Hodgens. Kyle is survived by his wife of 16 years, Andrea L. Hodgens; his children, Ryan, Anna, Brooke and Kylie; mother, Diane Elizabeth Hodgens; brothers...
Eduardo Montoya
Jan 2, 2021
Eduardo Montoya of Lake Worth, Florida on January 2, 2021 in his 83rd year.
Beloved husband of Ruth J. Montoya, loving father of Omar, Gustavo, Sandra & Lucero, cherished grandfather of 7, also survived by several brothers and sisters.
Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.
Joseph P. McGovern, Sr.
Jan 2, 2021
Joseph P. McGovern, Sr., age 86, of Greenacres, Florida passed away January 2, 2021.
Mr. McGovern was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife of 63 years, Dana M. McGovern, children, Joseph P. McGovern, Jr. (Sue), Sean McGovern (Cindy), Timothy McGovern (Kathy Sue), Dana McGovern, Brian McGovern (Laura), 12 grandchildren,...
Donald Carroll Sleeth
Jan 2, 2021
Donald Carroll Sleeth, age 87, of Haverhill, Florida passed away on January 2, 2021. Donald was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on December 15, 1933. He was a veteran of the US Army, an avid fisherman, fan of the Florida Gators, an excellent gardener and an all around incredible son, brother, husband, father, grand father and great grandfather. Donald is survived...
Tom Blackburn
Jan 2, 2021
Thomas Edward Blackburn — better known to most long-time readers of the Palm Beach Post as retired columnist and editorial writer Tom Blackburn — stopped breathing just after midnight on January 2, 2021.
Saint Peter no doubt awoke as Tom knocked on the pearly gates, his baritone voice barking out something maybe resembling Gloria in excelsis Deo (if we’re...
Anthony LeRose
Jan 2, 2021
Anthony LeRose, age 89, of Jupiter, Florida passed away January 2, 2021.
Anthony was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Laura LeRose, daughters, Pamela LeRose, Mary Ann Teschan, four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Leonard & John LeRose.
Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral...
Peter S. Hofheinz, Jr.
Dec 31, 2020
Peter S. Hofheinz, Jr., of Jupiter, FL, loving husband, father of three and grandfather of three, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020.
Born on April 22, 1950 in Queens, NY, Peter was the son of Peter and Fannie Hofheinz, who predeceased him. He moved to Hollywood, FL. and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music and Master’s in Science Education....