In Memory: Sept. 9

From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory

Paul Andre Gaetan Villanova, 77

August 30, 1943 – August 29, 2021

On August 29, 2021, Paul Andre Gaetan Villanova (aka Frenchy, Paulo and Pauly), went to play his great gig in the sky, just a day shy of his 78th birthday.

Paul was born in Lopigna, Corsica, in his family’s home dating back to the 1800’s.  Paulo, as he was affectionately called by his family, lived with his parents Felix and Lucienne, and his three sisters Marthe, Francoise and Chantal Villanova in Lopigna, Arles and Marseille, France.

Paul proudly served as a French Marine stationed in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.  After his military service, he worked in his parents’ restaurant and discovered his love of cooking from his adoring mother.

At the urging of his uncle, Joseph Casanova, Paul moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in January 1968 at twenty-five years old.  Upon his arrival, Paul spoke no English and had only his determination and fierce work ethic.  He often spoke of his trials learning English, at first only knowing how to order apple pie and coffee off a menu.  One day he tried to order a ham sandwich and was quickly back to ordering apple pie and coffee.

With help from his uncle, it was not long before he mastered the trade of tile, marble, stone, and granite.  Eventually, he went out on his own and operated Paul Villanova Tile and Marble until the early 2000’s.

Paul was as hard a worker as he loved a party. Paul loved an adventure, his Corsican heritage, helping others, and was an enemy of no one.  He was generous to a fault, and he will be remembered fondly for all he did for others.  Paul was truly a jack of all trades, there was simply nothing he could not do.  Paul was also very proud of becoming a United States citizen in April of 2010 and of being an American.

After his “retirement,” he enjoyed his antique cars and hand crafting his beloved acoustic gypsy jazz guitars, which some would say are as authentic as instruments played by the legends.  If you are lucky enough to have one, you know how special you are.

Paul is survived by his loyal wife of 48 years, Judy Villanova, his daughters, Chantal Villanova Nolen (Kenneth Nolen) and Cristina Marshall (Michael Marshall), granddaughters, Zoe and Sophie Marshall, grandson, Zachary Nolen, his doting sisters Marthe Leca and Francoise Villanova, niece and goddaughter, Veronique Ottavi, nephew and godson, Marc Leca and wife Mary Lene, and his nephew, Laurent Thiebolt and wife Laurence Nivaggioli.  Paul had numerous surviving cousins residing in Corsica and in France who he spoke to regularly and who he loved dearly.

His parents, Felix and Lucienne, along with his younger sister Chantal will be welcoming him with a warm embrace, Coq Au Vin, a golden guitar, Gypsy Jazz playing, and an Early Times and Dr. Pepper, light on the ice.

What’s up you say? The “surf is up,” but “SSDD,” “you figure it out.”

If you would like to celebrate Paul’s life, please consider contributing to the American Legion Post 39 or other veterans’ organizations.

Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory

William Turner Stone, 85

January 01, 1936 – September 02, 2021

William Turner Stone, age 85, passed away September 2, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

He was born January 1, 1936 in Elba, Alabama to the late William and Rosalind Stone.

He was an Air Force Veteran, serving 4 years (1954-1958).

Mr. Stone received his Bachelor of Theology from Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1961. He served in Ministry for 60 years and most recently with The First United Pentecostal Church of Vero Beach.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Elgene Stone; grandchildren, William “Cody” (Mariyah) and Gabrielle Brooke (Gerardo); and great granddaughter, Penelope Alora.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at First United Pentecostal Church, 125 27th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL. Inurnment will follow at Crestlawn of Vero Beach, with Military Honors.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory

Robert John McDonald, 77, Vero Beach

October 22, 1943 – September 8, 2021

Robert John McDonald, 77, of Vero Beach passed away September 8, 2021.

He was born October 22, 1943, in Huntington, New York  to the late Harry J. McDonald and Irene Ferrell McDonald.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ellen Sala McDonald; two son, Mark McDonald and his wife Joyce, and Rory McDonald; grandsons, Alxios and Ronan McDonald; three sisters, Nancy McDonald Joan McDonald and Mary Ganzenuller; nephew, Robert Ganzenmuller; niece, Justine Ganzenmuller, along with other extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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