(REBECCA) JANE TORREY BROWN, a resident of Vero Beach passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at age 91. She was the daughter of Captain George Torrey and Essie Vane Gray Torrey of Deer Isle, ME, where Jane was born and raised. She spent her early years going to sea on sailing ships where her father was the Captain. Jane graduated from Eastern Maine General Hospital and had a full career as a Registered Nurse. She met and married David N. Brown, Jr., of Cranford, NJ, (in Boston on a blind date) who at the time was a Midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. They were married for 62 years and raised four children. After meeting and marrying David, they raised their family while moving around the country, living in 10 states and bought and sold 14 houses, before retiring to Vero Beach.
She is survived by a son, Commander David N. (Charlotte) Brown, III USN Retired of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 daughters, Pamela (John) Pulver of Fort Pierce, Rebecca (Jim) Dwyer of Port St. Lucie, and Leslie (Gordon) Fry of Charleston, SC; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jane was a member of Christ Church, P.E.O., DAR, and Eastern Star.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church of Vero Beach, Building Fund, 925 14th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Lowther Funeral Home (3/18/15)
MARY TEARE HOCKMEYER of Vero Beach, died Saturday, March 14th, 2015 in her home and in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Evansville, Indiana in 1945. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University, and still found it in her heart to marry a Purdue Boilermaker. She received her Masters degree from the George Washington University and her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. Mary was a lifelong advocate of the power of education to elevate one’s self and others, and she taught both elementary and middle school grades.
Mary never shied from a challenge, whether it was pursuing her doctorate degree in the evenings or the years when her family was stationed in Kenya – who still laugh about their shared ‘when animals attack’ stories. She had a quick wit and a deep ability to love. She was a passionate donor at the University of Maryland, the University of Florida, Purdue University, and an unrelenting supporter of Guiding Eyes for The Blind who provide guide and service dogs to those in need. She is sorely missed. Mary is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wayne; her son and daughter-in-law, John and Tracy; her grandchildren, Boden and Grace; and surviving siblings Patricia, Bill, Jim, and Christine.
A mass will be celebrated for her at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 30th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963. A reception will immediately follow at the Quail Valley River Club at 2345 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, Florida 32963. Though Mary precedes her husband, she will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery this spring. Memorial donations may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown Heights, NY. Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home (3/18/15)
JOHN EDWARD MARTIN “ED” passed away on March 14, 2015. Ed was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August, 6, 1920 to Jessie and Leonard Martin. He married the love of his life, Betty Evelyn Jordan, on March 24, 1944 while on a short leave from the Navy in WWII. They were married for 56 wonderful years, prior to her passing on May 29, 2000.
Ed served valiantly in the Navy during WWII where he captained a Martin Mariner PBM Sea Plane in the Pacific theater and also served as a naval aviator instructor. After the war, he and Betty settled in Camillus and later Manlius, NY, where he worked as a successful salesman and also raised his four children. He retired in 1972 and moved with Betty to Vero Beach, FL, where they lived for twenty-two years. It was there that he served as chief of the volunteer ambulance squad for many years. In 1994 they moved to Fort Pierce, where they were members of the Meadowood Country Club and the Indian River Presbyterian Church. Almost every summer was spent in the Smoky Mountains of Western Carolina, where he enjoyed writing, directing and was the master of ceremonies at the annual variety show at Wolf Laurel entitled “The Last Hurrah.” He was a member of Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church, where he was beloved by so many. He started a memorial fund, for those in need in the mountain community surrounding Bright Hope Laurel, in memory of Betty.
He was a most remarkable man; kind and generous, strong and thoughtful, funny and lovable. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his sister Jess, and his eldest son Rick. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his sons Stephen Martin and wife Gerry of Venice, FL, James Martin of Asheville, NC, his daughter, Jennifer Millns and husband John of Odessa, FL, his daughter-in-law, Olivia Martin of Blythewood, SC, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Indian River Presbyterian Church, 2499 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, at 11:00. Interment will be immediately following at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach, FL. Friends are welcome to Ed’s home in the afternoon, where the family will be sharing memories of their dear father, uncle, grand- father and friend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ed and Betty Martin Memorial Fund, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church, 271 Laurel Valley Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754 or to Tidewell Hospice, 220 Wexford Blvd, Venice, FL 34293. Strunk Funeral Home (3/18/15)
JOY McCORMACK – A pioneer in the early childhood all day school industry and founder of The Childrens All Day School and Joy McCormack’s all Day Nursery in New York City died peacefully at home on March 6, 2015. Long time resident of New York City and Vero Beach, Florida. She leaves behind her beloved daughters Lisa Crawford (Philip) and Julia McCormack and grandchildren John and Kingsley Crawford. Service to be held at future date. Strunk Funeral Home (3/18/15)
REMO A. RESTAGNO, 87, died March 13, 2015 at William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived in Barefoot Bay in 2008, formerly of Scottsdale, AZ. He was a US Army veteran and served during WWII. He retired as vice-president of Resco Refrigeration, Chicago, IL in the late 70’s and moved to Arizona. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Micco, FL, the Fraternal Order of Orioles Nest 272, Sebastian, FL and the Italian Club of Barefoot Bay.
Survivors include daughter Anna Moberg and her husband, Roy of Melbourne Beach, son Remo Restagno, Jr. and his wife, Audrey of Palm Bay, grandson Remo Restagno and his wife Ashlee, granddaughter Rebecca Restagno,four Great-Grandchildren and his loving companion Barbara Bryson.
Memorial contributions may be made to William Childs Hospice House 381 Medplex Parkway Palm Bay, FL 32907 in memory of Remo Restagno. Strunk Funeral Home (3/18/15)
JOHN R. LINDSELL, 86, died March 13, 2015 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian. He was born in Rye, New York and has wintered in Sebastian for 12 years coming from Stratford, CT. John graduated from Xavier Military Academy, High School, NYC and received his BBA from Manhattan College, NYC. He was a four year US Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. John was an Information Manager for Insurance Services in New York City.
He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and formerly in the same position at St. Marys in Dumont, New Jersey. John was also a Third Degree Knight of Columbus at St. Marys in Dumont.
Survivors include wife Patricia Lindsell, daughters Colleen Hauser (James) of Fairlawn, New Jersey and Sheila Ebert (Chuck) of Arnold, Maryland, sons Charles Lindsell (Carolyn) of Highland Mills, New York and Brian Lindsell (Carole) of Middletown, New York, granddaughters Stacy Masler, Jaclyn Londono, Dawn Aniello and Kelly Muniz, grandsons, Michael Lindsell, Patrick Lindsell, Jason Lindsell, Sean Ebert, Kevin Ebert and Ryan Ebert and nine Great-Grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL. Strunk Funeral Home (3/18/15)
MOLLY ANN TOENNIESSEN McINTYRE, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Roseland, Florida, on March 10, 2015. Molly was born in Lockport, New York, on February 22, 1951, to Donald and Corinne Scholtz Toenniessen. She lived in Lockport and married Garry Donald McIntyre in 1968 and in 1973, he passed away. In 1974, she moved to Orlando with their two children, Todd Anthony and Patrick John. In 1983, they moved to Vero Beach, where she built a life in law enforcement at the Vero Beach Police Department. Molly enjoyed an active lifestyle. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed fishing, photography, reading and writing. She was a police officer and detective for a total of 22 years and retired the late 90’s.
Molly is survived by her two sons, Todd Anthony and Patrick John, her brothers, Peter (Michelle) Toenniessen and Ken (Tara) Toenniessen; her step-brothers, Bob(Karen) Schultz and Richard (Primrose) Schultz; and her step-sister, Karen (Gary)Gardner; many close friends and her loyal four-legged companion, Elle. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corinne Scholtz Toenniessen, father and step-mother, Donald and Helen Toenniessen, her brothers, Raymond and John Toenniessen and step-brothers, Ronald and Randy Schultz.
There will be a visitation 3:00-4:00 PM, with a service following at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, Attn: Connie Cotherman, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or SafeSpace Domestic Violence, P.O. Box 2822, Vero Beach, FL 32961. Lowther Funeral Home (3/18/15)
CONSTANCE IRENE ROMANO, 71, of Vero Beach, passed away March 16, 2015 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. Constance was a native of Perth Amboy, NJ and lived in Vero Beach, FL. Constance is survived by five children, John Kaschak, Anthony Kaschak, Dawn Langleslet (Bruce), Albert Romano (Nancy) and Samantha McCoy (Derek), thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Constance was preceded in death by her husband, parents and four siblings.
A celebration of her life service is to be announced. A guestbook may be signed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home (3/18/15)
MARIA CONCEICAO CARLOS VASCONCELOS, 79 of Sebastian, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at daughter’s residence in Sebastian, FL. Maria was born and raised in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal and relocated to Angola, Africa in 1969. In 1975 she returned to the Azores before immigrating in 1984 to East Providence, RI with her family and children. For the last 8 years she has resided in Sebastian, coming from East Providence, RI. Maria was a jewelry assembler for America Ring Company for 16 years in East Providence, RI, before retiring in 1999 and was a member of St. Francis Charismatic Group in East Providence, RI. Maria was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Fellsmere, FL.
Maria is survived by her husband of 55 years, Manuel Antonio Vasconcelos of Sebastian, FL; 9 children, Antonio Manuel (Isabel) Vasconcelos of Toronto, Canada, Fernando Carlos (Maria L.) Vasconcelos, of Rehoboth, MA, Gorete LeVasseur, of Rehoboth, MA, Maria DeLurdes (Paul) Botelho of Sebastian, FL, Francisco Manuel (Luisa) Vasconcelos of Sebastian, FL, Odilia (Dimas) Faria of Sebastian, FL, Sonia Maria (Joseph) Rego of Assonett, MA, Jose Carlos Vasconcelos and his fiancé, Mary Ellen of Sebastian, FL, Henrique Carlos (Cathryn) Vasconcelos of East Providence, RI; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Henrique Carlos and Antonio (Maria C.) Carlos of East Providence, RI; and a sister, Maria Lurdes Miranda of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Helen Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 2501 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 435, Dallas, TX 75219 or VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements are entrusted to Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and a guest book may be signed at http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home (3/18/15)
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