Anthony J. Adona, 81, son of the late John and Concetta Adona, died August 13, 2013 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. Tony was born in Cerreto Sannita, Italy had been a winter resident of Vero Beach before moving there full time twelve years ago from Metuchen, NJ. Tony was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army and was a graduate of NYU. He had been an executive with Revlon in Edison, NJ prior to his retirement and an avid Yankees fan. Survivors include wife of 46 years Marlene V. Adona of Vero Beach: children Pennie Cordobes of Dunellen, NJ, Patrick Prete of Melbourne, FL, Paul Prete of Palm Bay, FL, Peter Prete of Indialantic, FL and Toni Corson of Green Brook, NJ; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers/Parkinsons Association, 2300 5th Avenue Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960. SERVICES: The family will receive friends 4-7 PM, Friday, August 16, 2013 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. Mr. Adona will be transferred to the McCracken Funeral Home in Union, NJ for final services and interment at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge, NJ. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com/ (8/14/13)
Diane Thelma Bailey, 67, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Diane was born October 15, 1945 in Blue Point, Long Island, NY. She had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1987, coming from Long Island. She graduated from Bayport / Blue Point High School in 1964. Prior to her retirement she worked for the Indian River County School Board for 15 years. She was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Vero Beach. Diane enjoyed boating, camping and traveling North America in her motor home. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Kenneth Bailey; daughter, Deborah Wojciechowski; sons, David (Susan) and Daniel Bailey; brothers, Gary (Lyn) Miller and Wayne Miller; grandchildren, Sarah Bailey, Jessica Wojciechowski, Jordan Wojciechowski and Joshua Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morton and Thelma Miller; niece, Dawn M. Miller and nephew, Gary T. Miller. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Father Michael Goldberg of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House at 1110 35th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (8/14/13)
Virginia W. Desmond-Williams, 85, of Vero Beach passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Grace Rehabilitation Center of Vero Beach. Virginia was born August 14, 1927 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2000, coming from Fort Lauderdale. Prior to her retirement she worked as a teacher and principal at the North Andrew Garden Elementary School for 23 years. Survivors include her sister, Helen Bailey of Vero Beach; daughter, Laura Attwood of Vero Beach; grandson, Robert Attwood of Vero Beach; granddaughter, Nicole Desmond of Wisconsin; great-granddaughter, Olivia of Wisconsin and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Forest Lawn Central Memorial Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (8/14/13)
Ruth Edwards, 96, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on August 12, 2013. Neptune Society, Altamonte Springs, Floridahttp://NeptuneSociety.com
Adrienne G. Luckey, 77, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on August 10, 2013 at Indian River Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1936 in Bronx, NY and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 12 years, coming from Lake Worth, FL. Mrs. Luckey attended Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach. She volunteered with the Auxiliary of Indian River Medical Center and was an avid quilter. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Nathan) Carlsward of Vero Beach and Kim Luckey of Boynton Beach; son, Brian Luckey of Vero Beach; sisters, Claire Woods and Laura “Bunny” Gura; grandchildren, Andrea Perry, Carly Hasenauer, Sean Atteberry, Jason McWhorter, Ashley Atteberry; great-grandchildren, Carrie Mitchell, Garrett McWhorter, Kares Hasenauer and Kailani Hasenauer. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Luckey and daughter, Debbie McWhorter. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach. Inurnment will take place in West Palm Beach at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tabernacle Ministries, 51 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, Florida 32962. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
William Lupton, III, 67, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on July 25, 2013. Thomas S Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach, Florida. www.lowtherfuneralhome.com (8/14/13)
Margaret Ann Stubbs, 79, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on August 12, 2013. Cox Gifford Seawinds, Vero Beach, FLwww.coxgiffordseawinds.com (8/14/13)
Marieanne Tracy, 79, passed away on August 11th, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. She was born December 7, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of Sebastian for 12 years. Private services will be held at a later date. www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (8/14/13)
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