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Carol L. Rossi, 97, Vero Beach
December 13, 1924 – December 13, 2021
Carol L. Rossi passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021, on her 97th birthday.
Carol was born on December 13, 1924, to Grace (Shute) and Richard Lindstrom. Carol’s older sister Thelma pre-deceased her.
She met the love of her life Nick during the war, and they married in 1945, initially settling in Boston. They had 5 children, John deceased, Gerald (Salina), Janet Sanderson (Richard deceased), Peter (Maureen) and Robert (Cheryl). They moved to Quincy, Mass. in 1960, where they raised their 4 children. Upon retirement, they built their dream home in West Harwich, Mass. where they enjoyed 35 wonderful years while spending their winters in South Florida. They eventually became year-round residents of Vero Beach, Fla.
Her devoted husband of 76 years, Nick, recently passed in August of this year.
Besides her children, she is survived by 5 grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie), Robyn (Anthony), Meredith (Richard), James and Kathryn. 3 step-grandchildren, Jill, Tania and Denzel; 7 great-grandchildren, Jack, Danielle, Noah, Katie, Ryan, Jordan and Evan; 7 nieces and nephews, Lyndia Milles deceased, Richard Elliot deceased, Nancy Kelley, Jackie Hughes, Scott Elliot, Ronald Rossi and Donna Costello. Carol will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
A Visitation will be held 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 21st, cremation will follow at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, Fla. Because of travel and COVID restrictions, we will plan on a celebration of life service that will be held virtually.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Mark Williams Durling, 69, Vero Beach
April 14, 1952 – December 11, 2021
Mark Williams Durling, age 69, of Vero Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
He was born in Fitchburg, MA, and moved to Vero Beach 2 years ago, coming from Salem, VA.
Mark had attended Fitchburg High School and Worcester Polytechnic Institute prior to earning his bachelor’s degree and graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Mr. Durling worked 44 years as an electrical engineer with General Electric, with whom he traveled the world teaching the operation of windmills.
Mark enjoyed bowling, golf, and time spent diving in Cancun.
In Vero Beach, he was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Mark is survived by his sister, Margaret (Crandall) Smith; brothers, Eric (Patricia) Durling and Jeffrey (Debby) Durling; niece, Dawn; great nephew, Richard; great niece, Katelynn; and eight great-great nieces and nephews.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Marjorie Williams Durling and his nephew, Gregory Smith.
Memorial contributions in honor of Mark Williams Durling may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2300 5th Ave., #150, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Inurnment will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, MA, at a later date.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Helen Milne Justi, 46, Indian River Shores
June 29, 1975 – December 11, 2021
Helen Milne Justi, formerly of Villanova, PA, died at home in Indian River Shores, FL on December 11, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Manchester, NH on June 29, 1935 and was predeceased by her parents Helen Woods Bingham Milne and Gordon Fairfax Milne. She attended The Baldwin School, Smith College, The University of Pennsylvania and the Barnes School of Horticulture.
Helen is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Henry K. “Pete” Justi, her daughter, Helen J. “Wendi” Wheeler, her son, Henry M. “Tac” Justi and his wife Melinda, her adoring grandchildren Henry Justi, Parker Justi and wife Alyssa, Helaine Justi, Matthew Wheeler and wife Tracy, and Hannah Wheeler, and two great grandsons, Grant Justi and Jonas Wheeler.
Helen served on the committee for the University of Pennsylvania Antique Show, The Hospice Committee for Community Health Affiliates, The Women’s Board of the Bryn Mawr Hospital, The West Philadelphia Committee of the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Smith College Club, The Antiques Study Group and the Great Oaks Investment Club. She was a former Trustee of The Baldwin School and The Episcopal Academy. She was a member of The Acorn Club, The Merion Cricket Club, Merion Golf Club, John’s Island Club, The Hope Town Sailing Club, The Pennsylvania Society of Mayflower Descendants and The National Society of Colonial Dames in Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, donations are kindly requested to be made to The Philadelphia Museum of Art or The Barnes Foundation.
Services will be private and scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Christine (Berry) Lopolito, 58
Christine (Berry) Lopolito passed into God’s hands on December 12th 2021.
Heaven’s gates have opened and trumpeted the arrival of one of earth’s angels.
Christine was a shining beacon of pure love. The strength of her spirit, and the intense love that radiated from her heart will always be felt by all who knew her.
If God were to choose an example of the type of person that best represents the love born in the kingdom of heaven, it would be Christine.
Christine loved Christmas. She was the Christmas spirit in human form. Always kind, courteous, compassionate, giving and forgiving.
If you were in Christine’s company, you would be smiling or laughing about something.
Christine loved nature; the mountains, rivers and valleys. She loved all of God’s creatures, the large and the small.
She loved watching the full moon rise over the ocean and the sun rise and set over the Grand Canyon. She loved a star filled night by the firepit in the company of family and friends.
Christine was amazing on so many levels. She was a master of creativity. If you gave her a rock, a small cup of soil and a vile of water she would find a way to create your own personal planet.
There is a no way to fully explain the many ways Christine will be missed in our lives. Heaven is now brighter by her presence, while we struggle to cope with the darkness left behind. Soon that burst of light from heaven will warm our hearts once again as the countless memories of time shared with her fill our spirit.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Jane Lockwood Pierce Rollins, 80, Vero Beach
June 28, 1941 – December 13, 2021
Jane Lockwood Pierce Rollins, known to many as “Gammy,” joined the Lord when she passed peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 with her daughter, Tracey Zudans, by her side.
Jane was born June 28, 1941 to Dewey Lockwood Pierce and Jane Camp Murphy in Greenwich, Connecticut. After her mother’s passing she grew up with her father and stepmother, Virginia Rosamond Starr Pierce, spending time in both Greenwich, Connecticut and Tucson, Arizona.
Jane married on May 5, 1966 in Manhattan, New York to Gene Bruce Rollins, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2000. Her greatest treasures were her daughter Tracey Lockwood Zudans and her son Curtis Gene Bruce Rollins. Jane resided in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida until she moved to Vero Beach, Florida to live near her daughter.
Gammy was a faithful believer in the Lord. She had a servants heart and found great joy in blessing others with her cooking and crocheting. Her thoughtfulness and these acts of kindness have made lasting memories in the lives of so many.
Beloved wife to late husband Gene Bruce Rollins, she is survived by daughter Tracey Zudans and her husband Dr. Val Zudans and their children Zane, Tyler, Kira and Zeo who reside in Vero Beach, Florida. Also survived by her son Curtis Rollins and his wife Rebecca Rollins with their children Layla and Gavin who reside in Remington, Virginia. She joins late stepmother Virginia Rosamond Starr Pierce and her sister Brooke Lake. Jane adored her siblings and is survived by siblings Otto Schmidt(Mac)who lives in Avon, Connecticut, and Thorne Pierce(Spike)who lives in Tucson, Arizona, and Virginia Aloysi who lives in Stamford, Connecticut, and Rosamond Brady who lives in Riverside, Connecticut. Jane loved her relationships with the extended Murphy Family in Tucson, Arizona.
One of Gammy’s favorite things was the celebration of Thanksgiving. It was one of her greatest joys to cook and serve those she loved so dearly. In celebration of her, a “Thanksgiving Gathering” was held in her honor at the home of her daughter.
In her memory and in lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to the VNA Hospice of IRC who were a true blessing during her last days. Checks can be made out to VNA and Hospice Foundation and mailed to 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Donations can also be made securely online at Vna tc.org/waystogive or by calling Mish Dean at 772-978-5580.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Edith “Dee” Desch Morrell, 70, Vero Beach
November 03, 1951 – December 08, 2021
Edith “Dee” Desch Morrell, 70, of Vero Beach, passed away on December 8, 2021. She was surrounded by the love of her family and passed away peacefully.
Dee, born on November 3, 1951 to Arthur and Edith Desch of Garwood, New Jersey immediately brought joy and laughter into the world as the youngest of the family of 11 children.
In 1971, she married the love of her life, Frank P. Morrell, Jr. and were inseparable from that point on. Dee and Frank were married for over 50 years. 1978, Dee and Frank relocated to the Florida Keys where they welcomed their daughter Heather. They built a home and community of friends in Tavernier where they lived for 41 years. In 2019, she retired from Regan Roth Insurance, and they relocated to Vero Beach to be closer to Heather, her husband John and three grandchildren. Dee and Frank once again created a home and community of friends in Vero Beach.
Dee lived life to the fullest and always with a smile. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who gave her all to the people she loved. We will never be able to fill the space she left behind.
Dee is survived by her loving husband, Frank Morrell, her daughter Heather (John) Young, her three grandchildren Jacob, Logan and Baye Young, her brother Jacob Desch, her sisters Margaret Chadwick, Marion Lowther, and Jean Mau and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Edith Desch, her brothers Arthur Desch Jr., Richard Desch, Donald Desch, Robert Desch, and her sisters Rosemarie Yocum and Virginia Gulledge.
There will be a visitation for family and friends on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 2pm at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
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Girolamo “Dominic” Russo, 78, Vero Beach
March 6, 1943 – December 16, 2021
Girolamo “Dominic” Russo, 78, of Vero Beach, passed away on December 16, 2021. He was surrounded by the love of his family and passed away peacefully.
Dominic, was born on March 6, 1943 to Sebastian and Angela Russo in Mola di Bari, Italy. At 17 years old, he moved to America with his family and settled in Brooklyn, New York, where he met his love of 52 years, Giustina “Tina” Russo, and had two daughters, Angelique and Elizabeth.
In 1985, he relocated his family to Vero Beach, Florida, and opened up A Taste of Italy, Restaurant and Deli. He was a friend to all and loved any and every walk of life. He loved his family, friends, fishing, soccer, a good dish of pasta and tending to his garden. To know him was to love him.
He is survived by his wife, Giustina Russo, his daughters, Angelique (Robert) Foress, Elizabeth (Matthew) Resch, and his four grandchildren, Alexis, Gabriella, Alaina and Chase.
There will be a visitation at Strunk Funeral home from 4:00-7:00 on Sunday, December 19th and a mass service on Monday, December 20th at 10:00 at St Helen Catholic Church.
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Frederick Peter Sexton, 80, South Dennis, Mass.
November 10, 1941 – December 04, 2021
Mr. Frederick Peter Sexton, 80, returned to his heavenly home on December 4, 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
He was born in Boston, MA and lived in South Dennis coming from Auburn, MA.
Fred was an employee of Northeast Foods of New England for 39 years where he worked as a Plant Manager and Executive Vice President of Operations.
He attended St. Luke Catholic Church, Micco, Florida.
Fred was a member of the Orioles, Fraternal order of the Eagles, Auburn Elks, and Auburn Kiwanis. He was an avid Fan of New England Patriots where he was a season ticket holder for 50 years.
Fred was very active in Fundraising for Boston and Maine Ronald McDonald Children Charities and their housing program where he served on their Board of Directors along with the Auburn Youth and Family services where he held the same board title and was a volunteer with Special Olympics Events within his community.
He was avid golfer and member of the Men’s League for both Dennis Mass Golf Courses and Barefoot Bay Golf Course.
Survivors include his loving wife and soulmate of 63 years, Patricia Ann Sexton; daughters, Susan Carlsen and her husband, Thomas, Carol Cullinan and her husband, Roy and Nancy Hall and her husband, AL; son, Michael Peter Sexton; granddaughters, Christina Raymond and her husband, Bryan and five great grandchildren, Jessica Guertin and her husband, Matthew and three great grandchildren, Caitlin Rosario and her husband, Adam and 2 great grandchildren, Nicole Caola and her husband, Andrew and 3 great grandchildren, Rachel Hall, Lynne Carlsen and Amanda Sexton and her children, grandson Eric Carlson and his wife, Lauren and son.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Nichols and her children and grandson, Michael P. Cullinan (Army National Guard where he served two tours in Iraq).
Donations can be made to Spectrum for Hope, Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, 1661 Worcester Road, Suite 102, Framingham, MA 01701, memo: Spectrum for Hope. ABA Therapy for Autism | Cypress, Houston, Magnolia, Tomball (spectrumofhope.com) in loving memory of Frederick Peter Sexton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday January 7, 2022, St. Luke Catholic Church, Micco, Florida with Father Tony Welle, celebrant.
A Celebration of Life held in New England at a later date.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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Donna Lynn Galster, 69, Palm Bay
January 28, 1952 – December 5, 2021
Donna Lynn Galster, age 69, passed away on December 5, 2021 under the care of Hospice in Palm Bay, Florida.
Born to Jerry and Dorothy Galster (Pike) on January 28, 1952 in Landsdown, MD., Donna leaves behind her brother, Duane (Galster) of Sebastian, FL., sister Deena Lamperski, of Micco, FL., and niece, Tiffany Velez, of Sebsatian, FL.
Donna was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt.
She will be greatly missed and eternally loved.
Condolences can be made through Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, Florida.
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James C. Weeks, 73, Vero Beach
February 12, 1948 – December 09, 2021
James C. Weeks, 73, of Vero Beach, FL. passed away in his home on December 9, 2021.
He is a veteran of the US Army.
Condolences can be made through Seawinds Funeral Home.
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Manuel Pompeyo Sanchez Marin, 78
November 05, 1943 – December 12, 2021
Manuel Pompeyo Sanchez Marin passed away on December 12, 2021. Please check back later for the completed obituary
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Debra Lynn Martin, 71
June 25, 1950 – December 12, 2021
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