Nina Leona Law Carlsward, 98, Vero Beach
Mrs. Nina Leona Law Carlsward, 98, died Aug. 12, 2017, at her home in Vero Beach. She was born in Jasper, Fla., and lived in Vero Beach for 93 years coming from her birth place.
She worked at Indian River Memorial Hospital for over 25 years as a PBX Operator before her retirement in 1985.
Mrs. Carlsward was a charter member of the First Covenant Church Vero Beach.
Survivors include her children, Jane Foster, of Vero Beach, Philip Carlsward, Sr., of Vero Beach, Tim Carlsward (Shannon), of Orlando, and Stephen Carlsward (Tamra) of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Carlsward was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Carlsward.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the missions program at First Covenant Church, Vero Beach, or to the mission program at the church of one’s choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at First Covenant Church, Vero Beach with Rev. Tristan Hohler officiating.
Nancy Neal DeSalvo, 90, Vero Beach
Nancy Neal DeSalvo, 90, of Vero Beach, passed away Aug. 13, 2017. Born Jan. 12, 1927, in Walton, NY, she was one of four children of William T. and Marguerite (Emmett) Neal.
She attended Middlebury College, where she met future husband Bennie DeSalvo, and earned a MLS at Simmons College.
A gifted storyteller who championed the importance of books in early childhood development, she served as Coordinator of Children Services in the Farmington Public Library system for 30 years and wrote a book on library programming for preschoolers. Highlights of her distinguished career include a Librarian of the Year award from the Connecticut Library Association, serving on the selection committees for the Newberry and Caldecott national book awards, and a “TV Turnoff Campaign” in 1984 that garnered international attention and a phone call from talk show host David Letterman. Nancy was more than a match for Letterman’s wit, prompting a second call and humorous bribes to get her to “call it off,” but Nancy could not be bought and let David know it was “bigger than both of them.”
Nancy lived in Simsbury, Ct., for over 50 years, raising six children with Bennie. She moved to Peace Dale, RI, in 2005 and cared for her husband there until his passing in 2010. She spent her final years in Vero Beach in the loving presence of her youngest daughter, son-in-law and grandson.
Her most cherished activities – reunions, sing-a-longs, Easter Egg hunts, beach vacations, and annual Christmas shows — always involved family.
She is survived by sister-in-law Rosalie Pironto; sons, Bill and daughter-in-law, Jodie, Bart, Chris, and Andy and daughter-in-law Cindy; daughters Missy Berg and son-in-law John Berg, and Sally Sullivan and son-in-law Jim Sullivan; and grandchildren Frank, Bennie, Ciro, Debbie, Carl, Nick, Julia, and Caz.
They will miss “Grammy’s” generosity of spirit, unflagging morale support, and infectious laugh, but rejoice in her finding peace and reuniting with Ben.
Robert Anthony Ginsburg, 73, Vero Beach
Robert Anthony Ginsburg, 73, died Aug. 12, 2017, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He earned his bachelor’s in economics from the University of Miami in 1966 and his law degree from Harvard in 1969.
The Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office was led by Ginsburg for 25 years from 1980 to 2005. He joined the office in 1970.For the last eight years, Ginsburg, who moved to Vero Beach after retiring from his Miami position, served as City Attorney for the City of Sebastian.
Survivors include wife, Margaret Ann Ginsburg; daughter, Samantha Ann Pudleiner (Jordan); son Michael Anthony Ginsburg; granddaughter Bella Ann Pudleiner; sister Susan Ginsburg; brother Sam Ginsburg (Betty); nieces Stephanie Lisi (Martin), Elizabeth Sundin (Patrick), Lauralee Ginsburg, Diane Homa and Donna Kunkel (Fred); nephews Gary Homa (Patricia), Tyrone Roberts (Susan) and David Ginsburg (Michelle); and numerous great nieces and nephews.
“My father was one of the best men I’ve ever met and known. He was always there for me when I needed him and taught me what it takes to make it through this crazy experience called life. He was a caring man who loved his family and was lucky enough to meet his granddaughter, Bella, before passing. But in reality, I was the lucky one to have had such an amazing man to look up to and I will continue his lessons and legacy with my daughter. He will always be missed.”A quote from his daughter, Samantha.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 in memory of Robert A. Ginsburg or online atwww.pancan.org. Please specify for pancreatic research on the memo line.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Aug. 18, 2017, at Strunk Funeral Home , Vero Beach.
Joyce Shelton Hanson, 92, Vero Beach
Joyce Shelton Hanson, 92, of Vero Beach, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at VNA Hospice House.
She was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Richmond, Va., and moved to Vero Beach over 45 years ago, coming from Stafford County, Va.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach.
Ms. Hanson is survived by her daughter, Tenley Joyce Hanson, of Orlando; and one grandchild.
She was predeceased by her son, Donald “Kent” Hanson in 2012; and her husband, Donald Edmund Hanson in 2013.
Inurnment will take place 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Crestlawn Cemetery Columbarium, Vero Beach.
Donations may be made to VNA & Hospice Foundation, 110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Frances Titello Socci, 72, Sebastian
Frances Titello Socci, 72, of Sebastian, died Aug. 10, 2017 at her home. Fran was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Jan. 14, 1945, to Rose and Joseph Titello. She went to high school at Stamford High School in Stamford, Ct., and graduated in 1962.
Fran worked as a Teacher’s Aide for Fairfield County Schools and she retired from the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed everything in life but she especially loved swimming, movies, games and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Peter; and daughters, Rosanne Socci aand Lisanne Randolph; and granddaughter, Hannah Rose Burns; and her beloved Dachshund, Louie.
Visitation will be held at Strunk Funeral Home in Sebastian on Friday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Sebastian Church on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 N Lake Destiny Rd # 415, Maitland, FL 32751or online at www.diabetes.org in her memory.
