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Robert (Bob) Boals, 39, Florida
March 17, 1958 – July 22, 2024
Robert (Bob) Boals passed away on July 22nd while surrounded by family, after a 2-year battle with lung cancer.
For 39 years, Rob had an immensely successful career in the coin-op industry. Besides being able to travel the world and build lasting relationships, Rob had natural instincts that helped him excel and change the industry as we see it today. Ask anyone in the arcade business and they’ll have a story about Rob Boals.
After retiring from Betson Enterprises in 2019, Rob and his wife Darby moved from New Jersey to Florida to enjoy their own personal paradise. When he wasn’t shooting under par on the golf course, Rob could be found at the dog park with his 2 German Shepherds Ruger and Stella whom he loved like children. Besides his family, his greatest loves were golf, the Yankees and God.
After a lifetime of struggling with alcoholism, Rob finally found the missing piece to his sobriety journey. His faith in God was the paramount reason for his success with the program and he was able to help countless others in their own journeys and their relationships with God. Rob was a member of Christ Fellowship Church PSL where he made many friends and used his natural leadership skills to help others through Celebrate Recovery.
A true leader and motivator, he inspired those around him to be open with their feelings and emotions. His life was filled with purpose, intention and, most of all, love. While our hearts are devastated by his loss, our souls are thankful for the guidance he provided and the comfort in knowing he is rejoicing in Heaven.
Rob was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne, father Loved Lee, brother Michael David and son Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Darby, daughters Morgan and Kelsey, sister Linda (spouse: Gary), brothers Mark and John (spouse: Karla), sister-in-law Lorna, daughter-in-law Marisa, grandchildren Brianna, Christopher and Maddie, his best friend Tony and his Brother in Sobriety Vincent. Along with numerous other friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Details to follow.
“As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend”. – Proverbs 27:17
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Ronald Robert Parker, 64
June 22, 1960 – July 26, 2024
Ronald Robert Parker, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida.
Ronald was born in Dayton, Ohio. In life, he worked as a carpenter and was employed with Jerry Smith Flooring in Sebastian Florida for approximately 10 years.
He was a member of the Sebastian River Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Peggy; sons Roanld Parker Jr., James Parker, and Russell Parker; mother Claudia Howard; sister Connie Hafield; brother Ben Parker; and grandchildren Layla, Xana, Hailey, Jameson, and Atlas.
Ronald was predeceased in life by his brother Rick and sister Robin.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Sebastian River Baptist Church (1117 US Hwy 1, Sebastian Fl. 32958).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Peggy Parker.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Richard A. Brown, 73, Vero Beach
November 04, 1950 – July 22, 2024
Richard A. Brown, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on July 22nd, 2024, in Vero Beach, Fl.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided there prior to moving to Vero Beach, Fl.
Richard was a proud United States Marine. During his time in the armed forces he received a National Defense Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal with two stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Campaign Medal with device, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
After Richard was honorably discharged from service he became a Technician for NBC Television.
Survivors include his sister Christine Brown (David); brother Roger Brown (Melissa); nephews Robert Street and Jeremy Brown; and niece Lisa Soures.
He was predeceased by his wife Linda W. Brown; mother Thelma Bjorndahl Brown; father Robert WM Brown; brothers William R. Brown and Robert Brown; niece Elizabeth Brown; and nephew William Brown.
Internment will be at Fernhill Memorial Gardens in Stuart, Fl. on July 31st, 2024, at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Robert “Bob” James Rixom, 87, Vero Beach
November 21, 1936 – July 28, 2024
Robert “Bob” James Rixom passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach, Florida. Born in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1936, Bob later relocated from Traverse City, Michigan, to Vero Beach, Florida.
A graduate of Denison University in Ohio, Bob loved sharing tales of his collegiate lacrosse playing days and his shenanigans as a Sigma Chi fraternity brother. He enjoyed sharing the story of meeting Woody Hayes, a Denison alum who years before lived in the same room as Bob and who was surprised to find someone from “the state up north” living there. Returning to Michigan, Bob earned a Master’s degree in Education Administration at the University of Michigan and was especially proud as the Wolverines became national champions that year.
Education was Bob’s life’s work. His career began as a fourth-grade teacher at Madison Heights Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan. At the remarkably young age of 30, he was appointed Superintendent of Schools for Boyne Falls, Michigan. He later retired as Dean of Students at Southport Middle School in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
In addition to education, Bob enjoyed being a volunteer lifeguard at South Beach, where he met his beloved wife, Judy, a story he loved sharing. Bob lived his life with passion. He cherished sports (Go Blue!), his home, adventures, and especially his time with loved ones. A devout Christian, he found solace in daily scripture and hymns. Bob also had a keen interest in Florida weather and tracking storms, which affectionately earned him the family nickname “Doppler Bob.” He was an active man for most of his life and enjoyed refereeing college and high school basketball and football—including games during which the legendary Bobby Knight was coaching. In his later years, he was an active tennis player at Timber Ridge Tennis Club. Bob was always ready to lend a hand to family, whether offering advice, sharing experiences, or tending bar at the Artist Guild stroll nights.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and W. Hazel Rixom, Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Judy Rixom of Vero Beach, Florida; sons Shane Rixom (wife Margaret) of Abingdon, Virginia, Kyle Rixom of Traverse City, MI, and Brett Rixom (wife Jessica) of Reno, Nevada; stepchildren Shawn Vadala (wife Rebecca) of New Albany, Ohio, Beth Zerilli (husband Sal) of Rockport, Massachusetts, and Amy Henderson (husband Chris) of Marlboro, New Jersey; grandchildren Evan and Noah Rixom, Ethan and Eleanor Rixom, Katherine, Caroline, and Patrick Vadala, Anna and Sophia Zerilli, Alexandria, Michaela, and Victoria Henderson; and countless friends.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach, 920 37th Place, Suite 101, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Edmund Joseph McCarthy, 95, Fort Pierce
July 23, 1929 – July 29, 2024
Edmund Joseph McCarthy, 95, born in South Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, in his home in Fort Pierce, Florida with his family by his side.
He leaves his wife of 70 years, Helen (Clarke) McCarthy, his son Brien and wife Cristina, adoring grandchildren Brien Jr., Elena and Andrew McCarthy of Connecticut, and Jenica Bozzo, of California, as well as great grandchildren Jason, Jordan, Payton and Grayson, and many nieces and nephews. Edmund was predeceased by his daughter Ann Marie McCarthy and sisters Dorothy Wilson, Arline Ramanauskas and Bernadette Arena.
Edmund was born on July 23,1929, to Edmund Joseph and Margaret Dorothy (Sarosi) McCarthy. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1947 and served in the Marine Corps until 1950 as a Corporal on the USS Fargo. Edmund started his career with the UA Plumbers and Pipe fitters Local 777. He moved his family to Weston, CT in 1967 and opened his own Plumbing & Heating business where he worked with his son by his side and granddaughter riding in his truck. Edmund was a light in this world, who loved taking walks with his dog Louie, chopping wood to make the best fires, playing cards, originally wanting to be a history teacher he had a fond love of history and being surrounded by his close family and friends. He loved going with his family to the Hungarian festival and getting his favorite food and pastries. His greatest pastime was spending time with his grand and great grandchildren and being their “Pop”.
Edmund will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
A graveside service will be held in Connecticut at a later date (details TBD).
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
