Dewey Root, 72, died Oct. 13, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He was born in Altoona, Pa., and lived in Fellsmere for 13 years, coming from Hollywood.
Before retirement, he worked as a chef in the culinary industry.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Blanca Bega Root; stepson, Luis Echeverry, of Fellsmere; and sister, Mirian Confer, of Pennsylvania.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.
An online guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.