Doris (Dot) Elizabeth Boyle passed away September 8, 2013 in Barefoot Bay, Florida. She was born in Augusta, Maine, November 14, 1926, the daughter of Thomas and Delia Church Randall. She was predeceased by a sister, Charlotte Porter, Augusta, Maine and brother, Donald Randall of Randolph, Maine. Educated in Augusta Schools, she graduated from Cony High School in 1944. She worked for the US Government until the end of WW11. A homemaker for most of her life, she returned to work in the 1960’s for various Maine State agencies, retiring from the Clerk’s Office of the Maine House of Representatives in 1983. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Boyle. Also surviving are her son, Gary Boyle and his wife, Marilyn of Weeks Mills, Maine and a daughter, Gail Ewing and husband, Douglas of Citrus Springs, Florida. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Boyle and wife, Stacy of Carmel, Maine; Melissa (Boyle) Vaverchak and husband, Andrew of Hermon, Maine; Rebecca Boyle of York Harbor, Maine; Andrew Peterson and wife, Michelle of Sarasota, Florida; Scott Peterson of Madison, Maine; Laurie (Peterson) Warren and husband, Simeon of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; step-granddaughter, Dorothea Ewing Gioe and husband, David of Cambridge, England and nine great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in her memory to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Suite #250, 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Florida 32934. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (9/10/13)
Cee Breeze, Age 65, of vero Beach, FL, passed away on August 15, 2013. Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (9/10/13)
Joseph A. D’Andrea, 88, of Vero Beach, formerly of Rye, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2013. He was born March 2, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph & Mary Grace (Dan Angelo). He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pamela and four daughters, Pamela (Robert Russek), Mary Lou Di Giorgio, Christine (John McNeill), Claire (David Oakley); nine grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Christopher, Kevin, Kelly, Joseph, Lindsey, Sydney and Lucas; two great grandchildren and sister, Anna (John Maini); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Millie, Mary, Rose, and Vera; and his brother Frank who died in the Battle of the Bulge. Joseph was inducted into the Army in 1943 and landed on the Normandy Beachhead on D-Day + 6. He was attached to George Patten’s 3rd Army and travelled through France. As the war was winding down they were in Germany and his battalion freed Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Quite a memory for a 19 year old. When the war ended and he returned to Brooklyn he made the decision to go to college. He entered St. John’s University in Brooklyn, where he met his future wife. Here he received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He & Pamela were married on June 18, 1949 and in September he returned to St. John’s University to get his law degree. During this time he already had a job, and had to attend law school in the evenings. After graduating he was hired by Arabian American Oil Co., and had the credentials two years later to be hired by Lazard Freres & Co., a French investment banking firm. Here he learned enough about the oil and gas industry to leave Lazard Freres and start his own company, Westran Industries. Westran Industries was listed on the Stock Exchange and when he sold the company to the French, everyone made a profit. Following the sale of Westran Industries he worked as a consultant for several years until 1976 when he became a consultant and director for the Wessley Energy Corp. in Dallas, TX. During his time with Wessley the share appraised share price rose from $.37 to $15 per share. After the sale of Wessley in 1980, Joseph left to pursue a career in financial consulting for 10 years, and then spent 2 more years as a consultant before becoming the CEO of Hoenig Group, Inc. He officially retired in 1997. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Indian River Medical Center Foundation at 1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Online condolences may be sent at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (9/10/13)
William Walter Johnson, 77, of Vero Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Cox Gifford Seawinds. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (9/10/13)
Kathleen “Kathi” Mary Kelly, age 52, of Barefoot Bay, FL and formerly of Coxsackie, NY peacefully went home to be with our Lord on September 6, 2013 after a long illness. Kathleen was born April 22, 1961, in Catskill, NY and graduated Coxsackie-Athens Central High School in 1980. Kathleen loved writing poetry, creating beautiful greeting cards and tending her flowers. She was dedicated to sponsoring and supporting children from around the world. Her strong faith and determination to overcome challenges are a tribute to her and inspirational to all who loved her and had the blessing of her in their lives. Kathleen is survived by her parents Gene H. and Ann L. (Kniffen) Kelly of Barefoot Bay, FL, her sister Karen and husband Jerry Frisbee of O’Fallon, IL; her brother Kevin and wife Rosella Kelly of Amarillo, TX; and her brother Karl Kelly of Jacksonville, FL. Kathleen is also survived by four nieces, four nephews, seven great nieces and five great nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Coxsackie, NY. She will be interred at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Coxsackie. Contributions in Kathleen’s memory may be made to Hospice of Health First, Inc., 1900 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904 or William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (9/10/13)
Joan P. Llewellyn of Indian River Estates, Vero Beach, died September 8, 2013. She was born in Surrey, England in 1927 and moved to Long Island in 1947 with her late husband, Ronald. They lived in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island from 1965 until 2002 when she moved to Vero Beach. Together with her husband they owned a charter boat in the Virgin Islands for many years, mainly operating out of St. John. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or the American Red Cross. An online guestbook may be signed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (9/10/13)
Ella Marie Nongart, 96, of Sebastian, FL died September 8, 2013 at Atlantic Healthcare Center in Vero Beach. Ella was born in Ordrup, Denmark and moved to Sebastian in 2000 from Wallingford, CT. She had been a beautician prior to her retirement. Ella was a member of the Danish Sisterhood Lodge #12. Survivors include daughters Henny B. Scott of Sebastian, Connie Testa of Sebastian and Birgit Squicciarini of Cornelius, NC, stepdaughter Ina Abildgard of Whittingham, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Ella was preceded in death by her first husband Ejgil Bjarno and her second husband Aksel Nongart. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers/Parkinsons Association, 2300 5th Avenue Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 SERVICES: Mrs. Nongart will be transferred to the West Haven Funeral Home in West Haven, CT for final services and interment at Beaver Dale Memorial Park in New Haven, CT. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (9/10/13)
Richard Seldner, 69, died September 4, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Mt. Vernon, New York and lived in Vero Beach. Richard and his wife Debra owned and operated a floral supply company. Survivors include his wife Debra and son Bruce both of Vero Beach; daughters Jamie Seldner Gonzalez (Andrew) of Palm Beach Gardens and Miriam “Mimi” Seldner of Lake Worth, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren . Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or The Humane Society of Vero Beach, P.O.Box 644 Vero Beach, FL. 32961. SERVICES: A Service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at a later date. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (9/10/13)
Peter “Ron” Stiansen passed peacefully on Saturday September 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in 1932 in Staten Island, NY and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 13 years. He is survived by his devoted wife Luella of 24 years, 6 children, two step-children, 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Ron was a Naval Veteran and retired as a manager from Bell Atlantic. He served many years as a dedicated NJ volunteer fireman. He was a member of the Vero Beach Power Squadron and Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club. He enjoyed boating, golfing, fishing and traveling. He was a loving father and dedicated provider. A Life Celebration Gathering and memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the VNA Hospice or Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program. http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (9/10/13)
Robert George Beck Wilson, 76, of Ocean Resorts on North Hutchinson Island, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born May 21, 1937 in Turtle Creek, PA and had been a resident of Ft. Pierce for 20 years. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a Mason, a member of Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, the Elks Lodge in Ft. Pierce and enjoyed poker night with his friends. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne Wilson; daughter, Debra Wilhelm of Ellicott City, MD; sons, Robert Wilson of Sunrise, FL and David Wilson of Honolulu, HI; brother, Alexander Wilson of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Kristin, Andy, Kaitlin, Christopher, Jessica, Bobby and great-grandson, Lucas. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mae Wilkinson, Renee Botti, Alice Snyder and Betty Lucarelli. Services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to VNA and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory. An online guestbook may be signed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (9/10/13)
John Witherspoon, Age 77, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on September 7, 2013. Seawinds Funeral Home, Sebastian, florida http://seawindsfh.com (9/10/13)
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