Geraldine “Geri” D’Acunto Staples passed away at the age of 66 on July 17, 2014, at the Sebastian River Medical Center.
A 17-year resident of Sebastian, Geri was born and raised in Stamford, Ct.
She graduated with a cosmetology certificate from J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford and opened her own salon, Geri’s Coiffures, at the age of 20. She successfully operated that business for 27 years until retiring to Florida.
A loving presence to all who knew her, Geri was third in a family of seven brothers and sisters. She was the keeper of all things family, and could be depended on to keep everyone abreast of the myriad goings on of a far flung group of siblings and their families.
To her three cherished grandchildren she was grandma, and the greatest pleasure of her last years were the many hours she spent caring for and enjoying them.
Geri is survived by her husband of 42 years, William Staples. She leaves behind her daughters Paige Newinski and Robyn Krajewski; son-in-law Todd Krajewski; grandsons Quintin Newinski, Ian Krajewski; and granddaughter Emily Krajewski.
She is survived by her brothers, Richard Carlo, Joseph D’Acunto, and Phillip D’Acunto; and her sisters, Patricia Hair, Jessica Bray, and Betsy D’Acunto.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, 6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014, from 3-5 p.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with Father Dave Newhart, officiating. Interment will follow at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian.
Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, Florida, http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com
