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In Memory: July 29

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    • From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory

    Margaret Ann Schillizzi, 63, Vero Beach

    August 18, 1958 – July 25, 2022

    Margaret Ann Schillizzi, 63, of Vero Beach FL, passed at home on Monday, July 25, 2022, surrounded by her family and love.  She was born in the Bronx and moved to Hopatcong NJ in 1976 with her husband Steven. They renovated a lake house together and enjoyed many pool parties, BBQ’s, sunsets, fireworks, boat rides, skating, fishing, swimming, laughs and memories with neighbors that later became friends and family.

    She was a member of St Jude Roman Catholic Church in Hopatcong NJ where she volunteered her time, talent, and treasures. Margaret was a hostess and waitress at Muldoon’s for many years and loved her patrons.  She loved the beach, facetiming her family in NJ, dancing, playing her lottery numbers, enjoying her mocha, loved a good Cosmo, making lifelong friends, sharing stories, and laughing with her family.

    Margaret leaves behind the pride and joys of her life-her loving husband, Steve; son Steven, his wife Christina and her granddaughter, Adrianna; “A” will miss her Gigi and we will miss them singing You are my Sunshine to each other.  Also, her brother, Hank Neuer and wife Ellen; her sister, Patricia Munzelle and husband Ed; and several beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Henry and Florence Neuer; her brothers, Richard and Thomas Neuer.

    No Funeral or Memorial service is immediately planned.  The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.

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

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    Mary Evielee Curtis Itak, 84, Vero Beach

    January 26, 1938 – July 21, 2022

    Mary Evielee Curtis Itak, age 84, passed away July 21, 2022, at her home, in Vero Beach.

    She was born in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late Hobart and Mary Richards.

    Evielee dedicated her life to her family and celebrating the Lord. She also enjoyed singing to her grandchildren and showing off her self-taught Yodeling skills.

    Survivors include her daughter, Susan C. Aldridge (Tom); son, Dale Curtis (Tracy); brothers, Ronnie and Donnie; sister, Jewel; grandchildren, Tommy, Cody, Cori, Kelsey, Chase, Colby, Hannah, Hope and Madi; great-grandchildren, Clare B., Canslee, Constance, Myra, Caffrey, and Ryann.

    She was predeceased by her first husband, Adam (Curt) Curtis; second husband, Robert Itak; son, Bobby Curtis; brothers, Wayne Richards and John Russell Richards; and sister, Joyce Ann Ginn.

    The family will greet friends 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4:00 p.m.

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

    From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory

    Patricia Anne Lucey, 88, Vero Beach

    November 09, 1933 – July 20, 2022

    Patricia Anne Lucey (88) of Vero Beach passed away on July 20, 2022.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the middle child of Catherine Victoria Baker Riordan and Paul Henry Riordan, she moved to Miami, Florida in 1949, where she attended St Theresa Catholic High School and met her husband, Robert “Bob” Lucey.

    Pat was an administrator for the Sunland Hospital in Miami as well as for the Archdiocese of Miami where she spent over two decades working towards the growth and building of St. Maximillian Kolbe Church in Pembroke Pines and serving in the administration of Schott Memorial Center.  She was a devoted Catholic and active parishioner throughout her life.

    Married for 65 years to her late husband, she was happiest with her family around her.  Pat and Bob spent much of their time traveling between their homes in South Florida and Boone, North Carolina, where they had many friends and memories, before retiring to Vero Beach in 1997.

    A beloved mom, nana, and grammie, she is survived by her daughters Terri TenBroeck (Chris) and Robin Giordano (Dennis); four granddaughters, Lisa Oreto (Steve), Trisha French (David), Jacqui Blake, and Summer Tewksbury (Jay); seven great-grandchildren Breanna Heatherman (James), CJ Bates, Kylee Levitt (Zach), Hailee Cono, Cole Towers, Tori Towers, and Falynn Oreto; and great-great-grandchildren Riley, Serenity, Kaige, Ayanna, Luke, Jace, John, Lilly & Luke. In addition to her husband, Patricia was predeceased by her younger brother Jack Riordan (1997) and her sister Barbara Lankford (2022).

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

    From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory

    William “Bill” Archie DeLange, 80

    September 2, 1941 – July 27, 2022

    William “Bill” Archie DeLange, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

    Bill was born on the 2nd day of September, 1941, in Tallahassee, Florida, to the late Harry Lawson and Myrtle Curry DeLange.  He is now reunited with his sweet sister, Marie Glazer Atwood of Warner Robbins, Georgia.

    Bill was an avid golfer, dedicated Florida Gator fan, and loved spending time with his family and friends.  For over 30 years, Bill was a hardworking member of the Cain and Bultman team and, prior to that, the proud owner of Bill’s Carpet and B&B Tile and Carpet in Vero Beach, Florida.

    Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Mary Cone DeLange of Vero Beach, Florida, as well as his daughters, Cynthia DeLange Gilbert (Jason) of Vero Beach, Florida; Lori DeLange Gilbert (James) of Vero Beach, Florida; and Genea Cone Closs of Vero Beach, Florida.  Bill will also be dearly missed by his granddaughters, Amanda Gordon (Chris) of Dalton, Georgia; Alyssa Dangler (CJ) of Clearwater, Florida; Kylie Gilbert of Tallahassee, Florida; grandsons, Tristen Gilbert, Zachary Jenkins and Jacob Jenkins of Vero Beach, Florida; sister-in-law Lynn Gosnell (James) of Grand Ridge, Florida and brother-in laws, Warren Atwood of Warner Robbins, Georgia; Thomas Dudley (Shawn) of Key Largo, Florida.

    Services will be held in Bill’s memory on Monday, August 1st at 3:00 PM at Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, with a visitation starting at 2:30pm.  A reception to celebrate Bill’s life will follow at The Plaza, 884 17th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

    In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation to the Alzheimer and Parkinson’s Association of Indian River County in Bill’s honor. https://alzpark.org/donate/memorials-and-honorariums/

    Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 916 17th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements. https://www.strunkfuneralhome.com/obituary/william-delange

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    From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory

    Gerald Robert Benoit (Jerry), 81, Micco

    September 24, 1940 – July 28, 2022

    Gerald Robert Benoit (Jerry) of Micco, FL passed peacefully at his home on July 28th, 2022.  He was born September 24th, 1940, in Hanson, MA to the late Alfred and Tessa (Richard) Benoit.  He is survived by his wife Vicki, son Jeffrey (Susan) of Hendersonville, NC, Mark (Katerina) of Plantation, FL and daughter Lisa Craig (David) of Saint Augustine, FL.  His beloved grandchildren Michael, Christopher, Nadia, Yanni Benoit, and Vincent, Dominic, and Joseph Craig.  He is additionally survived by his brother Richard, Charles, and sister Rosemary Sampson along with many nieces and nephews.Jerry proudly served the US Army, 101st Airborne Division, after graduation Whitman High School in Massachusetts.  After a cold winter playing semi-professional football for the Brockton Pro in Massachusetts he left for Fort Lauderdale, FL where he became a lifeguard with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Shortly thereafter he served as a firefighter before proudly serving as a 25-year veteran of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Along with his professional career, he was also a self-taught boat captain.In 1992 he retired to Micco “Little Hollywood” Florida and was the neighborhood’s “go-to” man who could solve and fix anything.  He kept himself active and busy working on his home and becoming a masterful carpenter, building beautiful furniture for his home and family.At this time, there are no funeral arrangements are scheduled, but a Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held for some time in the fall.  In lieu of flowers, please honor Jerry with a contribution to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

    Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.

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    From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
    William Mark Cobb, Sr., 58, Sebastian
    October 15, 1963 – July 19, 2022
    William Mark Cobb, Sr. of Sebastian, FL was born to Faye Sandra Boone Cobb and Eugene Fenn Cobb on October 15th, 1963.

    Mark graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1981.  After which he enlisted in the US Navy in 1982 as a boiler technician. Mark retired from the Navy in 1988, moved to Williston, SC and worked as a boiler and maintenance technician at Dayco.

    He was a member of Riverside Church in Sebastian, FL, where he was an Usher and Deacon.  You could always find Mark volunteering for all the church activities and helping out whenever asked.  Whether it was Splash Camp, 180, Fall Festival and so much more.

    “Big Mark” loved doing woodwork and building furniture for his children and family. He enjoyed helping out in his community with yard work and just being a handyman.  Mark was always willing to help when needed using his famous words “No Problem”.

    He is preceded in death by both is parents, Eugene and Faye Cobb.

    Mark is survived by his siblings: Craig (Muriel) Cobb, Tim (Lynn) Cobb, Scott Cobb, Brent Cobb, Robin (Phil) Brock, Sydney Juchem, Renae (Bob) Cobb, Ellen (Chris) Stern. His children: William (Ashley) Mark Cobb, Jr., Ashley (Thomas) Mae Thigpen, Nikki (Brady) Simpkins and Grandchildren: Alex Cobb, Abigail Cobb, Jackson Cobb, Landon Cobb, Brice Thigpen, Carley Thigpen, Ashley Bailey, Kayla Bailey, Jace Simpkins and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, which he all adored.

    Arrangements are entrusted to Stunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.

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    From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory

    Josephine Y. Peretto, 98, Vero Beach

    April 14, 1924 – July 22, 2022

    Josephine Y. Peretto, died peacefully on June 22,2022 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.

    She was born on April 14, 1924 in St. Clairsville, Ohio and moved to Hartford, CT and worked at Pratt & Whitney.  She was married to the late James J. Peretto and resided in Newington, CT then moved to Vero Beach, FL in 2014.

    She was predeceased by her son, James M. Peretto and grandson, Bryan E. OKeefe.  She leaves her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Ed OKeefe; daughter-in-law Rita Peretto; grandchildren Shannon OKeefe and her husband John Peircy; Timothy OKeefe; Nicole(Peretto) and John Hartford; Michael and Marissa Peretto and five great grandchildren along with her sister dear Violet Daigle and many friends.

    Burial will be private in CT.

    In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, FL.

    Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL

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    From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory

    Scott Anthony Tantillo, 49, Vero Beach

    March 25, 1973 – July 25, 2022

    Scott Anthony Tantillo, 49 of Vero Beach passed away on July 25, 2022.

    Please check back for a more detailed obituary soon.

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    From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory

    Carl Edward Goins, 91, Sebastian

    November 10, 1930 – July 24, 2022

    Carl Edward Goins, 91, of Sebastian Florida went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2022.

    He was born in Lynch, Kentucky on November 10, 1930.
    Carl graduated from Cumberland High School and upon graduation he entered the United States Army.  While proudly serving in the Military,  he was awarded two bronze stars and served in Korea.
    After serving our country he moved to Michigan and went to school to become a master Electrician.
    Carl was employed by General Motors in the Fisher Body Division for 34 years.  He was a Supervisor of plant engineering when he retired from General Motors in 1987.
    Carl married the love of his life, Patricia Kugler in 1981.
    Carl and Patricia were eager to get out of the cold weather so after they retired they quickly moved to Sebastian, Florida.
    They enjoyed the beach, fishing, golfing, and traveling. They were surrounded by wonderful friends.
    Carl was an avid golfer and enjoyed designing and assembling custom golf clubs.  He also enjoyed surf fishing with family and friends as well as creating stained glass windows and lamps.  He was a man who could fix anything and was a handyman to many.
    Carl is survived by his loving wife Patti; his daughter Kathy (Ray) Cazzola, step-daughter Jennifer (David) Schoon, step-son Daniel (Barbara) Kugler, and daughter Robin Hartley; all of Michigan. He is preceded in death by his sons Donald and Timothy and his daughter Janice. Carl had 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
    Carl was a kind, loving old fashioned gentleman that was loved by many.  He may have passed on, but his wonderful memory will live forever in our hearts.
    Services will be held August 5th, 2022 at  2:00 pm  at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 S. Fleming Street in Sebastian , Florida.
    In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to: VNA Hospice House
    901 37th Street
    Vero Beach, Florida
    32860

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    From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory

    Mary Elizabeth Moore Stiglin, 79

    July 10, 1943 – July 22, 2022

    Mary Elizabeth Moore Stiglin – “Mary Beth” passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22 in Sebastian, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Michael J. Moore and Anne (Raftery) Moore and her sister Joan (Moore) Quain. Mary Beth had just celebrated her 79th birthday. She is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years John P. (“Jack”) Stiglin and her sister Eileen (Moore) Emery of Fort PIerce, FL.
    Mary Beth will be deeply missed by her four children and their families: Ken and Kay Graap (Waleska, GA), Mary Anne and Todd Shelton (Christiansburg, VA), Jenny Graap and Dan Allen (Ithaca, NY) and Ellen Graap Loth and Jeff Loth (Afton, VA). She was very proud of her 5 grandchildren: Steven (and wife Jantzyn) Shelton, Michael Shelton, Rheannon Loth, Faron Loth, and Kyra Graap. Many nieces, nephews and cherished friends will miss her.
    Mary Beth grew up in Tarrytown, NY, raised her children in West Chester, PA; moved to Fort Pierce, FL, and then Crossville, TN. While in Florida she attended Indian River Community College, earning an associate’s degree in business administration. She served as President of Ocean Village’s Villas 1 condo association for four years and as Director on the Property Owners Association Board. She was very active in local politics and was the first female township supervisor in the 300-year history of Thornbury Township, Delaware County, PA.
    She loved gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and playing bridge with friends. She was often the loudest parent on the sports sidelines cheering for her kids. An avid golfer throughout her life, she enjoyed volleyball and tennis in her younger years. More recently she hit the links with the ‘Bogie Babes’ of Fairfield Glade and became (in)famous for her outdoor bar along the 8th fairway of the Heatherhurst Brae golf course during the Women’s Invitational. Mary Beth loved to host holiday parties, and her pumpkin and apple pies were legendary. She was proud of her Irish heritage and never failed to dress the part for St Patrick’s day, green hair included. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, and she was known for her creative and politically incorrect costumes. She treasured far away adventures. She and Jack toured Ireland and Scotland in 2015.
    Mary Beth was a breast cancer survivor. She organized and ran golf tournaments in Tennessee to fundraise for the Cumberland Medical Center Cancer fund.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the American Cancer Society in honor of Mary Beth Stiglin. Direct donation cheques may be made to the Cumberland Medical Center Cancer Fund and sent to Cumberland Medical Center Regional Cancer Center at 421 South Main Street Crossville, TN 38555

    To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mary Elizabeth Stiglin, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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