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Frederick "Fred" W. Fabel, 92, passed away March 3, 2011, at the Bailey Center in St. Augustine.
Fred was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended college at the University of Alabama and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 31 years.
Fred was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Eastern Star, Ashlar Lodge, York Rite Bodies, Morocco Temple, and the St. Augustine Shrine Club. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Parish.
Fred is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Roger (Sherry); grandchildren, David (Sherrie) and Adam; and great-grandchildren, David, Emily, Brandon and Jessica.
There will be a visitation at 1 p.m. Monday followed immediately at 2 p.m. by the funeral service at Craig Funeral Home. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from March 5 to March 6, 2011)
Raymond R. Facemire, 86, of St. Augustine, passed away at Community Hospice Hospital in Jacksonville at 6:15 p.m., Dec. 5, 2007, from a prolonged illness.
He was born in 1921 in Richwood, WV. He graduated from Richwood High School and immediately joined the U.S. Navy, which he served for six years. Four of those years were spent as a signalman on the USS North Carolina in the Pacific during World War II. Raymond was aboard that ship during the battle of the Coral Sea, when it survived a torpedo hit. Raymond received an American Defense Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, one Silver Star and four Bronze Stars.
In 1956, Raymond moved from New York to St. Augustine with his wife, Hilda, and their two children, Allen and Carol.
He worked as a finishing carpenter for the Ringhaver Shrimp Boat Yard and then worked as a sheet metal fabricator for Fairchild Aircraft. He later took a position with the Navy as a civilian worker at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He retired after 15 years of service.
Raymond had many hobbies, including playing checkers and chess. He was one of the top checker players on his ship during World War II, and he was one of the original founders of the St. Augustine Chess Club. He was an avid coin collector as well as a maker and collector of knives. In later years, he enjoyed building birdhouses in the shapes of miniature homes and lighthouses.
He is survived by Hilda, his wife of 62 years; his two children, Allen Facemire of Atlanta and St. Augustine and Carol Hooper of St. Augustine; his brother, Gerald of Cayahoga Falls, Ohio; his five grandchildren, Greg, Jeff and Christopher Hooper, Amanda Facemire and Christopher Mewbron; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park, www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 12/09/07)
"Tell it to me in English" was a favorite response from Cuban-born P. Paul Fagundo.
Fagundo, who burst on to the St. Augustine scene in 1966 and became involved in just about every organization in St. Johns County, died Thursday morning following heart surgery earlier this week. He was 75.
Fagundo and his business partner Jim Donalson settled in St. Augustine Beach, after purchasing the Blue Dolphin Motel.
Later they added Surf Crest Cottages to their holdings, and after those two businesses were sold, they continued to live at the beach.
Fagundo was a whirlwind of activity involved in everything from Learn to Read to the American Cancer Society.
"He was always the cheerful voice in the crowd," City Commissioner George Gardner said.
"I knew him quite well. We'd joke around. He was just a wonderful man. ... He was active in the community and heritage which is so dear to my heart. We developed a very strong kinship."
In 1999, Faguno joined a list of notables in the Oldest City, when then-Mayor Len Weeks presented him with the de Aviles Award. This city honor is set aside for individuals who have gone above and beyond in the service to their community.
As former St. Augustine Record staffer Brian Thompson wrote in an article concerning Fagundo's honor, "It was the kind of turnout City Commission meetings don't usually get. Rather than the empty chairs and scattering of people, on May 24, the St. Augustine Commission chambers overflowed with people filling every available seat, including the ones in the back saved for city staff members.
"The crowd did not turn out to hear the commission debate an issue, but to honor one man, P. Paul Fagundo, who received the de Aviles Award, one of St. Augustine's highest honors."
At the time, Weeks joked that "Paul Fagundo can still draw a crowd."
"St. Augustine is a much better place for having him here," said Ramelle Petroglou, a friend for 40 years said of Fagundo.
"He was one of my best friends. He made the largest contributions to the community of any of our adopted citizens, because of his extreme sense of civic duty."
Ronnie Hughes, the retired publisher of the St. Augustine Record, also was a friend of Fagundo and praised him for his strong support of the community.
"Paul was no doubt one of St. Augustine's biggest cheerleaders," Hughes said. Among the organizations in which Fagundo was involved was Sister City Committee, of which he was a past president, Learn to Read and St. Gerard House and he was a past president of the Friends of the Library.
He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Parish.
In 1999 Fagundo served on the Florida State Library Council.
He was also active in the Father Felix Varela Foundation and Cuban National Heritage Council, and he was instrumental in placement of a permanent exhibit in the Columbus lighthouse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The exhibit depicted the Castillo de San Marcos and a timeline of St. Augustine's historic past.
A biologist, Fagundo lived in New York City before moving to St. Augustine. He left Cuba Nov. 27, 1954, "B.C.," he once explained. That stood for "before Castro."
A graduate of the University of Havana, he was president of WWF Corp.
Other memberships included life member of the New York Academy of Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science, member emeritus of the American Society of Zoologists, United Way vice president, past president of the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association and past president of the Heart Alliance. His other interests were the Whitney Lab, Boy Scouts of America, Osceola District, American Red Cross, EMMA Guild past president, Council on Aging and more, including president of the Friends of St. Cyprian.
Survivors include sisters, Haydee Yaniz, St. Augustine, Juana Rosa Fagundo, Esther Fagundo, both of Havana, Cuba; brothers, Ruben Fagundo, Tampa, Raul Fagundo, Miami, Hector Fagundo, Havana; several nieces and nephews including Amehd Fagundo and family Palm Coast; and James Donalson, his longtime business partner and friend.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Weidner, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Friends may call at the Craig chapel from 10 a.m. Monday until the hour of services.
Flowers are gratefully accepted.
(St Augustine Record, 12/15/06)(Written by ANNE HEYMEN)
Myrtle King Fair, 90, passed away on April 29, 2010, at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Myrtle had lived in St. Augustine since 1956 and was an active member of Ancient City Baptist Church for many years.
She is survived by her son, William Richard Fair, Jr. of Jacksonville; one granddaughter; and several great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/30/2010)
William J. "Bill" Fairbanks, 63, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 12, 2009 at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Oakland, Calif., and was a longtime resident of Bradford, Pa., before moving to St. Augustine in 1992. Bill worked in maintenance for Witco Chemical Corp., (Kendall) in Bradford for 29 years and for St. Joseph Academy High School for nine years, retiring in 2008. Previously he served as an officer with the Foster Township (Pa.) Police Department.
He was formerly a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Bradford, and was a member of the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine, and was also a member of the Bradford Township Lions Club and St. Augustine Lions Club. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, and vacationing in the mountains.
He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Fairbanks of St. Augustine; daughters, Tawny Milne of Derrick City, Pa., Wendy Doty of Bradford, Pa., Jody Jolly of Jamestown, N.Y., Leslie Costello of St. Augustine, Laurie Wohl of Jacksonville, Fla.; half brothers, Anthony Magnetti and Raymond Magnetti, both of Bradford, Pa.; a sister, Karen Riley, Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicolas Hough, Rawny Hough, Seth Hough, Garrett Fairbanks, Kasandra Jolly Schwerk, Natasha Jolly, Jeffrey Jolly, Breeanna Jolly, Joshua Jolly, Thomas Costello III, Marisa Costello, Bryce Wohl; and step grandchildren, Kristie Doty Keltz, Saraya Milne, and Jessica Milne. He also had one great-granddaughter, Mariah Schwerk.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Cathedral Basilica with The Rev. Timothy Lindenfelser officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 S.R. 207, St. Augustine, with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. Interment services will be held at a later date in St. Bernard Cemetery in Bradford, Pa. Flowers are appreciated or donations in his memory can be made to the Salvation Army, Bradford, Pa., or to St. Gerard House, St. Augustine, FL.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/2009)
John J. Faison III passed away on Jan. 11, 2012.
John grew up in Jacksonville and became minister in the Baptist Church. He was the pastor at Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Jacksonville for many years and continued to pastor churches throughout the Southeast.
A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church, (Bldg. H Room 17 & 19) 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32221 with Rev. Huey Mills of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lancaster, S.C. Interment will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens adjoining Trinity Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Romesa Faison; mother, Dorothy Faison; three children, John (Jenni) Faison IV, Cara Faison, Jeremy (Miriam) Faison; six grandchildren; sister, Joan (Edwin) Clements; brother, Brooks (Linda ) Faison.
Craig Funeral Home www.craigfuneralhome.com
(Published in St. Augustine Record on January 13, 2012 )
Francis C. Falk, 91, of St. Augustine, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1982.
He owned and operated a beauty salon with his late wife in Hawthorne, N.Y., and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a Letter Sorting Machine Operator until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: He is survived by his longtime companion, Florence Tompkins, St. Augustine; one daughter, Leesa Venettozzi, Baldwin, FL; and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Simone Falk, and a daughter, Joseline DelConte.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/17/08)
Melton M. "Bud" Fallaw, 85, died at his home in Green Cove Springs on July 20, 2011. Bud was born in Spartanburg County, S.C., and had lived in the St. Augustine area for the past 20 years. He was a retired chief boatswain of the U.S. Navy and had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Mr. Fallow is survived by his loving family; four daughters, Ellen Brown, Sherryll (John) Washburne, Judy (Lee) Smith, Miranda (Marty) Yelvington; two sons, Ray Fallaw and Billy Hecht; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park with full military honors. Flowers are gratefully accepted.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 21, 2011 )
Michael John Fallon, 38, Dana Point, Calif., passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2009.
Michael was born in St. Augustine on March 26, 1971, and grew up in Laguna Niguel, Calif. He attended elementary school at St. Catherine's in Laguna Beach and Castleknock College in Dublin, Ireland. He graduated from Servite High School in Fullerton.
He attended Cal State University in Los Angeles, where he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and graduated from Cal State University, Fullerton, with a bachelor's degree in communications.
Michael was a very caring, affectionate and loving person with an incredible smile and twinkling brown Irish eyes. He was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point and volunteered in its Faith in Action caregiver program to the sick and homebound.
He loved music, singing and playing his guitar as well as broadcast radio, formerly serving as a D.J. on 88.5 KSBR. Michael also enjoyed surfing and windsurfing in the Pacific Ocean.
Michael spent summers and many holidays in St. Augustine with his family. His mother is the former Kathy McCarter, daughter of the late Bob and Margaret McCarter.
In 2000, Michael suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from a skateboard accident. Although Michael made a miraculous recovery, he continued to struggle with a number of residual effects of that tragic experience.
Michael is survived by his beloved parents, Bernard and Kathy Fallon; sisters, Kathleen (David) Boyle and Erin (Brian) Finneran; brother, Brendan Fallon; nieces and nephews, Conor, Brynn, Keenan and Cullen Finneran, and Fallon Maureen Boyle; grandmother, Mary Fallon, Dublin, Ireland; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
A vigil Rosary and funeral Mass were held in California on Oct. 19 and 20, respectively, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, where Michael was baptized on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Willis, pastor, officiating. Concelebrating with him will be the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn and the Rev. Donal Sullivan.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in The Columbarium at The Cloisters at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Michael Fallon to Casa Teresa, P.O. Box 429, Orange, CA 92856, www.casateresa.com.
(St Augustine Record, 11/25/2009)
Retired Army National Guard shop chief Master Sgt. Richard E. Fanning Sr. went home to his Lord and savior on June 5, 2009. Born June 28, 1934, in Milton, Mass., he joined the service battery of 180th field artillery, 26th infantry division, while in high school. He later became a dual-status technician for the Army Guard, serving 32 years in that capacity. Reaching mandatory retirement at age 60, he retired from the U.S. Army after serving a total of 40 years. In 1990 he and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Crescent Beach. He continued to work, first at Walt's Auto Repair for three years and as a bridge tender on State Road 206 in Crescent Beach for 15 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Fanning; son, Master Sgt. Rick Fanning Jr., of Plymouth, Mass., Otis Air National Guard Base; daughters, Kathleen Horte, of Wareham, Mass., Karen (Paul) Craig, of Weymouth, Mass., Lisa (David) Worth, of Buzzards Bay, Mass., and Dianne (Lawrence) Hanlon, of Pembroke, Mass.; stepsons, Steven (Diza) Critcher and Scott Critcher, both of Tucson, Ariz., and Tech. Sgt. Shawn (Christine) Rivers, of San Antonio, Randolph Air Force Base; brother Eugene J. (Kathleen) Fanning Jr., of North Attleboro, Mass.; nine grandchildren, Colin M. Critcher, Jeremy (Lyndsie) Craig, Joshua Rivers, Katelyn Horte, Malcolm Critcher, Erin Craig, Micah Rivers, Travis Hanlon and Dillon Hanlon; two great-grandsons, Nicholas McWalter and Matthew Craig; former wife, Margaret R. Kelly Fanning, of Hingham, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Eugene Fanning Sr., brother David D.G. Fanning and stepson Brian Critcher.
He loved gardening, walking, traveling and the ocean. He was a member of First Militia Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, 126th Signal Battalion Association, Morrisette American Legion Post No. 294, First Corps of Cadets Veterans Association, Honeymooner's Bowling League, Drifter's Bowling League, third vice president of Treasure Beach Property Owners Association, and a eucharistic minister and first gardener at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, where he beautified the grounds.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or the American Cancer Society.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/07/09)
John Wesley Faulk III, 77, St. Augustine, died Dec. 1, 2010, at Kindred Hospital North Florida.
He was born in Jacksonville and had resided in St. Augustine since 1978. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and the University of Florida, where he received a scholarship to play football. Upon graduation from college he entered the U.S. Navy and served until 1955. He then began his career in sales, which he continued until his retirement.
John was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a member of the St. Augustine Exchange Club, and he also worked closely with the St. Augustine Airport Authority to help bring the Thunderbirds here to perform.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to your favorite charity.
He is survived by six sons, John Wesley Faulk IV, Jacksonville, Rodney V. Faulk, St. Augustine, and Kenneth, Kevin, Troy and Eric Faulk, all of Jacksonville; two daughters, Tracy Thomas, Elkton, Stacy Macias, Fayetteville, N.C.; sister, Mary Faulk, Arlington, Texas; brother, Andrew Faulk, Columbus, Ga.; his lifetime companion, Janice Watson; stepdaughter, Beth Watson, both of St. Augustine; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 3, 2010)
Robert W. "Bob" Faulk passed away at his home on July 10, 2010.
Bob was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He retired from Ham"s Nursery and Landscaping Inc. after 40-plus years of service. Bob loved the outdoor life, his work, fishing, the races and, most of all, his family and friends.
Bob left his legacy in the life of others and will always be loved and remembered by his surviving family members: five daughters, Bobbie Ann (Earnest) Francis of Dexter, Ga., Gloria Jean (Ricky) Hicks, Brenda Faulk, Sandra Hersey, all of St. Augustine, and Bernice (Rich) Rankins of New Hampshire; five sisters, Cornelia Williams, Joyce Whittington, Teen Brown, Mary Kersey and Patsy Law, all of Georgia; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Fannie L. Faulk, his parents, Earnest and Eugenia Faulk, and sister, Virginia Kimsey.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, both at Craig Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Blalock officiating.
The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to Bob"s physicians and their staffs, Haven Hospice, Pastor Clarence Blalock of McDowell Baptist Church and all of his family and friends for all of their love and care.
He is now gone but will never be forgotten. Dad, grandfather, friend, you are in our hearts forever.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/13/2010)
Nellie Vickers Faulkner, 97, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Jan. 12, 2010. She was residing at Coral Landing Assisted Living when she received injuries resulting in hospitalization and transfer to St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation, where her death occurred. Nellie had worked at Marineland Dolphin Restaurant for over 25 years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) Jan. 14, 2010 at Barnes Cemetery, with the Rev. Lon Chenowith officiating.
Nellie was the last of a large family or four brothers and one sister. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Copeland, Jasper, Fla., Dorothy Barnes, St. Augustine; and five grandchildren, Gail Shugart, Shirley Register, Tommy Quigley, Janice Powell and Kathy Clemmons.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Linda Brand, who left great-grandson, Joshua Brand.
In addition to Joshua she has several other great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and other extended family who will cherish good memories of her.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/14/2010)
Ian H. Fay, 83, died Nov. 15, 2009, at the Ponce Care Center. Mr. Fay was a retired dairy farmer.
Survivors are his sons: Steven and Jerry (Deborah) Fay, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Massachusetts at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/16/2009)
Carmen Fazio, a resident of St Augustine for more than 80 years, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Moultrie Health Care Facility at age 98.
Mrs. Fazio and her late husband, Salvatore Fazio, were Italian immigrants from Augusta, Italy. Carmen and Salvatore arrived in St Augustine in 1924. The first of their seven sons was born in 1926.
The seafood industry was the family's passion, and it opened one of St Augustine's first seafood markets. Fazio's Ocean Seafood on King Street grew over the years to include a small fleet of fishing vessels, which were owned and operated by Carmen's sons, Frank, Sam and James.
The old seafood market and its shrimp trawlers became the subject of many local artists and photographers. Last year's hurricane winds destroyed the remains of the old market and it was torn down. Remnants of the docks where Carmen's children and grandchildren worked and played still stand.
Carmen and Salvatore raised seven boys in a tiny house on Arenta Street, not far from the family seafood market. Carmen will forever be remembered for her generosity, her delicious Italian cooking, but mostly for the love she bestowed on her large family.
Carmen is survived by her seven sons: Frank, Dominic, James, Joseph, John, Sam and Victor. Carmen's family included 15 grandchildren, 13 fourth-generation grandchildren and five fifth-generation grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday at Cathedral-Basilica of St Augustine, The Rev. Timothy Lozier, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation and prayers will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home. Chapel prayers will be recited at 6:00 p.m.
Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 06/03/06)
Frank J. Fazio Sr. died unexpectedly on July 7, 2010, at Flagler Hospital at the age of 84.
Frank is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Curlee Fazio. Frank and Helen have two children, Frank Joseph Fazio Jr. and Carmen Fazio Fralix; three grandchildren, Frank Joseph Fazio III "Trey", Kristina Carmen Fazio Stevens and Amy Nicole Fralix; and four great-grandchildren, Landon Stevens, Layton Stevens, Avery Jane Stevens and Cason Perry, all of St. Augustine.
Frank was the first-born son of Italian immigrants Salvatore Fazio and Carmen Tringali Fazio. Frank's surviving brothers include, Dominick, James, Johnny, Joseph, Sam, and Victor.
Frank's life centered around his family, friends, and the seafood industry. Frank was a commercial fisherman for many years. He will forever be remembered for his generosity, his love of family and friends and his shrimping trawlers, which were always named "The Breadwinner."
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 7/10/2010)
Joseph John Fazio, 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 22, 2010 at Kindred Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine.
He was a member of Cathedral Parish where he served as an usher, Elks Lodge BPOE No. 829 where he called Bingo on Thursday nights, and Knights of Columbus. He had been an Aircraft electrician at Fairchild. He retired from NAS Jacksonville. Mr. Fazio proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. and prayers will be said at 5 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph J. Fazio, Jr., and brother Frank Fazio
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Thelma; daughter, Elizabeth Able (Randall); brothers, Dominic, James, John, Sam and Victor; five grandchildren, Natasha, Carrie, Matthew, Kevin and Nicholas; three great grandchildren, Jasmine, Anthony and Neila; and daughter in law, Darlene Fazio.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, December 24, 2010)
A celebration of life for Donald "Scott" Featherstone, 53, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 548 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, Fla., with the Rev. Rick Wright as the celebrant. The family will be receiving friends for an hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday. The interment will be at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL, immediately following the service.
Scott spent time as an administrator for Teen Challenge and had a passion to share Christ with others. He had his own computer repair company and was passionate about cooking. He was well known for preparing tasty cheesecakes, homemade blueberry dressing and famous buckwheat pancakes for family, friends and patrons of his restaurant, his lifelong dream, named "G Pop"s Kitchen" in St. Augustine, Fla.
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Scott was born in Hillside, N.J., and moved to Florida in 1987. He was a member of Palm Coast Bible Church, Palm Coast, Fla. Scott enjoyed golf and bowling and he didn"t like to miss the NFL Draft. Scott had a passion for kids, babysitting and raising his children. He was well versed in politics and could debate his ideas to no end. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Donald, stepmother, Katherine, and brother, Richard.
Scott leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Teresa; two daughters, Elizabeth and Alicia; one son, Sean; stepson, Jeremy; mother, Joan; sister, Carol; nieces, Tracey (Kenny) Landrum, Michelle (James) Carr and Erin (Chris) Jarc along with loving extended family, who greatly love him and will miss him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge, 15 West 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, Fla. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com. featherstone.jpg
( Published in St. Augustine Record on November 23, 2011 )
Dian Fedak, of West Palm Beach and more recently St. Augustine, died May 9, 2009, at Flagler Hospital after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Newport, R.I., May 9, 1949, to Kathryn and Walter Fedak, Dian was an outstanding student and creative spirit. She graduated from Riviera Beach High School in 1967, received her Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University in 1971 and her Doctorate of Jurisprudence with honors from Florida State University in 1981. After receiving her law degree, Dian worked for the Florida State Attorney's Office until she began her private practice in family law. Her professional excellence and unquestionable ethics prompted members of the judiciary and the bar to award her an AV (Very High to Preeminent) rating, the highest rating presented to outstanding lawyers.
As a teenager, Dian showed an early talent for both clothing and interior design. Her flair remained apparent in her dramatic jewelry, love of textiles, and her artfully crafted home. Many of these items were brought back from trips with family and friends to Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, New York City, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas and North Carolina. She was always planning the next adventure and inviting you along. Although it would be stretching the truth to characterize her as even somewhat athletic, she wholeheartedly embraced skiing, horseback riding, sailing, roller-blading and kayaking, and inevitably had an injury to mark the occasion.
An indomitable advocate for civil rights, Dian championed equality and actively supported candidates whose actions reflected her own. She proudly wore buttons, displayed yard signs and drove voters who were unable to drive themselves to their polling places. She also served as a voters' advocate.
The greatest joy in her life remained her daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Fedak, born in August 1992. She delighted in her first words and steps and watched her grow into a resilient and beautiful young woman of whom she was most proud. Dian attributed the ferocity and optimism with which she battled her cancer to her "heart," her daughter, Lauren.
Dian is survived by her mother, Kathryn Fedak; her daughter, Lauren; her sister, Karen Bunker (Bill); her brothers, Dennis (Linda), Rick (Kathy), Scott (Holly) and Bob (Cyndee); her nieces, Michelle Curtin, Amanda Fedak, Liza Bunker, Alison Bunker, Sarah Fedak and Katie Fedak; her nephew, Craig Fedak; and two grandnieces, Emma Curtin and Elizabeth Curtin. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Fedak, in 2007.
Dian's life was characterized by incredible optimism, courage and strength of character. We loved her and will miss her.
We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who lovingly cared for Dian during her illness.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dian's memory to the Ovarian Cancer Survivors Foundation through the Camp Mak-A-Dream Web site at www.campdream.org or the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, either online or by mail at 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/09)
Christopher Antonio Felder, also known as Karim Jami Almatin, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2009, following a traffic accident in St. Johns County, Fla. Christopher, aka Karim, was born on March 18, 1956, to Bertha Felder Pace and the late James Lee.
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Gloria Jean Felder; a son, Trenton Felder; five grandchildren; his mother, Bertha Felder Pace, Folkston, Ga.; eight sisters; and six brothers.
Services were entrusted to Royal Funeral Home, Jesup, Ga.
(St Augustine Record, 05/07/09)
Earl Felder, 84, of Hastings passed on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at the Haven Hospice-Roberts Care Center in Palatka following a brief illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Federal Point - Hastings area, born to the parents of the late Eddie and Maybelle Felder. He enjoyed doing farm work and was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the Male Choir.
Funeral services will be held, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Hastings, with The Rev. Rick Torrance, officiating. Visitation hours will be 5:30-9 p.m. today, (Friday) Sept. 25, 2009, and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, from 9 a.m. until noon at the D.A. Boyd & Sons Funeral Home. Internments will follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery, Hastings.
Survivors are his wife, Mamie (Hall) Felder, Melbourne; daughters, Delois Felder, Mack and Jackie Torres, both of Melbourne; son, Marion Earl Felder and his wife, Carolyn, Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Harold Felder, Sr., and his wife, Annie, Federal Point. A devoted niece, Joanne Dewitt, Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; other relatives and loving friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of D.A. Boyd & Sons Funeral Home, Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 09/25/09)
Eric Brent Felder, affectionately known as "Lil Eric," began this life on Jan. 1, 1986, in St. Augustine, Fla. He died on June 9, 2011. Lil Eric was born to the proud parents Eric Felder Sr. and Kim Lewis Felder.
Eric was educated through the St. Johns County School District. At a young age, Eric recorded his first CD as the drummer with "Nu-Faith Gospel Singers" of St. Augustine. Eric was known to all who knew him as a mild-mannered, respectable, dependable and trustworthy person. If he said he would do something, he always followed through. Lil Eric loved his family more than words can express. He enjoyed helping everyone.
Paternal grandparents are Jessie Middlebrook and the late Eddie Felder. Maternal grandparents are Superintendent Jimmie and Missionary Darletha Lewis.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Eric Felder and Kim Lewis Felder; sisters, Erica (Marty) Palm Coast, Kristine, St. Augustine, Darleshia "Naomi," Palm Coast, Ranesha Gains, North Carolina, Maria Butuso, Georgia Beach; brother, Deonte Felder, Hastings, Fla.; god sisters, Rahtaneik Hackney, Daytona Beach, Fla., Kaneshia Dennis, Palatka, Fla., Latisha Spell, Greenville, N.C., Teal Douglas, Palatka; god brother, Shondre Hackney, Flagler Estates, Lataurean Hackney, Palatka; nieces, Ty'Asia, Ivyanah, and Miracle; nephews, Jamarcus, Harlen, Jamarcius, Jaccheus; loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Eric Felder will be Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 11 a.m. at The Lord's Temple City of Refuge, Hastings, Fla., Pastor Thomas Cave III and Pastor Jimmie Lewis Sr. of Holy Church of Zion, Church of God in Christ, Armstrong, Fla., as eulogist. Visitation will be Friday, June 17, 2011, at Holy Church of Zion Church of God in Christ, Armstrong, from 6-7:30 p.m.. Interment will be in Pattersonville Cemetery, East Palatka, Fla.
Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 17, 2011)
George Eddie (Lee) Felder, 85, of Hastings, died July 28, 2008, at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine.
Calling hours are Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Gesthsemane Missy Baptist Church, Federal Point. His complete obituary will appear in Saturday's newspaper.
Arrangements by Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings.
(St Augustine Record, 08/01/08)
Victor "Vic" Lander Felder, 52, of Hastings entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at N.E. Florida Community Hospice Bailey Center, St. Augustine.
A native of Dover Del., "Vic" was a lifelong resident of Hastings. The son of Eddie George and Jessie Mae (Middlebrook) Felder, he was educated at Hastings High School. "Vic" was a farm laborer, an ordinary man who loved his family and friends. In his early years, he was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Hastings.
He was preceded in eternal rest by his father, Eddie George "Gator" Felder; brothers, Eddie "Lucky" and Eric B. Felder Sr.; maternal grandparents, Bennett and Della Middlebrook; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Maybell Felder.
To cherish his memories: devoted mother, Jessie Mae Middlebrook, Hastings; caring sisters, Cornester Terry, Gainesville; Ministers Glenda "GiGi" (Hiawathia) Porter, Hastings; Goldia Felder and Paula (Dwayne) Shack, Jacksonville; Sherry Felder, Tampa; Alfreda ("J.R.") Evans, West Palm Beach; adoptive sister, Shelby Jack; brothers, Kenneth (Annie Ruth) Felder, Danny Felder; sister-in-law, Hildegard Felder, Hastings.
Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at The Chapel of Serenity. Graveside celebration: 9 a.m. Saturday (today) Jan. 21, 2011 Gethsemane Cemetery. Minister Hiawathia Porter, of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Hastings, is the eulogist. Condolences: Felder family"s guest book at www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison St., Palatka, Fla.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from January 20 to January 21, 2012 )
Anthony James Felix, infant son of Tamela E. Davis and Alejandro Felix Jr., was stillborn on July 4, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Private services are planned.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Nathan Andrew Felix; paternal grandparents, Alejandro and Christina Marie Felix, Hastings; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Ray Davis, Hastings, Pamela Walden Davis, Deland; paternal great-grandparents, Sandra Coons, Athens, N.Y., and Charles Coons, Hudson, N.Y.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/16/08)
Jimmy Fender, 70, died Nov. 3, 2010, in Jacksonville, following a stroke. Jimmy was born on July 21, 1940, in Enigma, Ga. He was the elder of two children. Jimmy attended the Georgia School for the Deaf and Blind for three years before finishing his education at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in 1958.
Jimmy married his wife, Dorothy Fender, on April 24, 1961. He worked as a machine mechanic for the Potlatch Company in Jacksonville. He enjoyed football in high school and his hobbies included fishing and watching wrestling.
A private memorial service is planned.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayward and Mary Fender.
Jimmy is survived by his wife and two sons, Troy and Mark (Stefanie) Fender of St. Augustine; his brother, Jerry, of Fruit Cove; and three step-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 12, 2010)
Mary Fenimore, 72, St. Augustine, died Oct. 23, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and "Mom" to many.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on October 28, 2011 )
Dr. Maureen J. Fennessey, 54, of 488 Julieta Circle, passed over peacefully Saturday morning in her St. Augustine home. Maureen was a former resident of Boston and a retired professor of philosophy. She came to St. Augustine six years ago to write and enjoy the beauty here.
She leaves behind her beloved companion and faithful dog Dylan, her parrot Francis and a large, extended group of chosen family. We love you, Maureen. Thank you for inspiring us to live life like there is no tomorrow and transcend our limitations.
Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in St. Augustine, followed by a gathering at Maureen's home from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established, so in lieu of flowers please send donations in memory of Dr. Maureen Fennessey to Goliath and BeBe's World, P.O.Box 444, St. Augustine, FL 32085, or www.goliathandbebe.com.
(St Augustine Record, 09/03/08)
Clifford L. Ferguson closed her eyes and slept away in Jesus on Jan. 19, 2010, in Gainesville, Fla. She attended area schools and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1964 Richard J. Murray High. She was a faithful member of North City Baptist Church where she served on the finance committee and served as a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the choir.
Services: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. James Sams, pastor, the Rev. Emanuel Oliver, Officiating.
Calling hours are Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at North City Baptist and from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at Zion B.C. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
She leaves to "cherish" her memory her husband, Johnny Lee Ferguson, San Diego, Calif.; her beloved children, Gary T. Ferguson, Palatka, and Kimela F. Francois (J. Damas Francois), Stony Point, N.Y.; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Wilson, Daytona Beach, Robert Grimes (Helen) St. Augustine; Mary Beale, Savannah, Ga.; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the services.
(St Augustine Record, 1/29/2010)
Lynn Ferguson, 75, of Hastings, Fla., died Nov. 28, 2008 at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Ossining, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home. Those wishing may make a contribution to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, Inc., P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064
She is survived by her husband, Robert J.; Daughters: Lynn Marie Ferguson; San Mateo, Fla., and Patricia E. Lapre, Cornwell on Hudson, N.Y.; a son: Fred H. Ferguson, Garrison, N.Y.; brothers, Pete Stafford: Ossining, N.Y., and Lee Stafford, Edwards AFB, California; two grandchildren, Timmy and Laura Lapre.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/30/08)
Louise Marie Ferraro, 85, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 1, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Ferraro was a native of Jessup, Pa., and a longtime resident of Philadelphia before moving to St. Augustine in 1992. Mrs. Ferraro was a homemaker and factory worker in a chipboard manufacturing plant. She was of the Christian faith.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: The Rev. David Shokes. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors: Her husband of 50 years, Joseph J. Ferraro, Jr.; son, Joseph J. Ferraro III, Orlando; daughters, Patricia Nealis, Linda Nealis, Sherry Neliski, all of Philadelphia, and Teresa Deperiso, Williamstown, N.J.; brother, Jimmy Grandettie, Archebal, Pa.; sisters, Theresa Jerdensen and Mary Carnation, both of Philadelphia and Johanna Martucci, California; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/2/08)
Goldie Helen Ferrell, 98, Eustis, Fla., formerly of St. Augustine, died July 18, 2010, at her home in Eustis.
She was born in Vaughn, W.Va., and resided in St. Augustine from 1966 to 1993 before moving to Eustis. She was a retired licensed practical nurse.
While in St. Augustine she was a member of Ancient City Baptist Church and was a Sunday school teacher. After moving to Eustis she became a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Josh Dryer officiating. Interment will follow in Craig Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
She is survived by a sister, Reba Eggalton, Marmet, W.Va.; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/21/2010)
Johnnie "Tobo" Ferrell, 64, Ft. Wayne, Ind., died June 21, 2011, at home.
He was a St. Augustine native with many family members remaining here.
Carmichael Funeral Home is in charge.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 6, 2011)
Eloise Ferrigan, 91, of Charleston, S.C., widow of James Ferrigan, died Monday, March 29, 2010.
Mrs. Ferrigan was born on Oct. 11, 1918, to the late Henderson and Roberta Roberts in Rectortown, Va.
Mrs. Ferrigan was a member of the Eastern Star, and she volunteered for 15 years at Flagler Memorial Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla. She loved sewing and painting in oils.
Mrs. Ferrigan is survived by her son, Tom Ferrigan (Sammie) of Isle of Palms, S.C.; daughters, Sharon Alltop (James) of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Joyce Rees of Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, James Ferrigan, and her brother, Robert Roberts.
Remembrances by the family will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the Ferrigan family via www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.
(St Augustine Record, 4/3/2010)
Emily Margaret Ferrigno, 87, of St. Augustine and formerly of Pennsauken, N.J., died Jan. 17, 2008, at McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Ferrigno was a native of Torino, Italy, and had resided in St. Augustine. Mrs. Ferrigno was a homemaker.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday at San Sebastian Catholic Church.
Survivors: Her sons, William Ferrigno, St. Augustine, and James Ferrigno, Somerdale, N.J.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vito (Pete) Ferrigno.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/19/08)
Jason Matthew Ferris, 31, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 2, 2008, at his home. Mr. Ferris was a native of Fort Thomas, Ky., and had resided in the St. Augustine area for the past 20 years. Mr. Ferris worked for Caps on the Water for the past eight years as a cook and an assistant manager.
Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: Mark Ferris. Calling hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home.
Survivors: His parents, Samuel and Marylinda Combess Ferris; one brother, Sam Ferris II, all of St. Augustine.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/05/08)
Doris E. Fertig, 77, passed away in St. Augustine on April 15, 2010.
Doris was born in the Bronx, N.Y., to Alexander and Anna Epstein in 1932.
She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Samuel Fertig; two sons, Bernard (Trish) Fertig of St. Augustine, and Edward (Dawn) Fertig of Parker, Colo.; sister, Joyce Schneider of New York State; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Olivia.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine followed at 2:30 p.m. by funeral services and burial at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Rabbi Joshua Lief, officiating.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/18/2010)
Marie C. Fielding, 85, of Freedom, N.H., passed away July 16, 2010.
She is the wife of William H. Fielding Jr. and cousin of Joseph Warren Hayes of St. Augustine.
A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, in Winthrop, Mass.
Caggiano Funeral Home in Winthrop is in charge of arrangements. 1-800-298-8701
(St Augustine Record, 7/18/2010)
Audrey McDermott Fields, age 71, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 16, 2008, at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and had resided here since 1979. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Audrey was the founder of the St. Johns County Drug Court and was very instrumental in its development. In 2001, St. Johns County Commission recognized Audrey as a special community leader. Audrey joins the love of her life, her husband, Air Force Major Charles Patrick Fields, who died during the Vietnam War, and her son, Mikey Fields, who at age 7, died of leukemia.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the American Lung Association 5526 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211. Her ashes will be placed in the Cloisters at St. Anastasia at a later date.
She is survived by daughter, Robin Fields; son, Patrick Fields, both of St Augustine; son- and daughter-in-law, Charles and Beverly Fields, Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Christopher M. Fields, Pamela Robin Clukey, Michelle Lynn Fields, Robert Scott Fields and Stephanie Grissom; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Jackson.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/08)
John Joseph Finn, 75, of St. Augustine, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, at his home.
He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to St. Augustine in 1997. He served on the U.S.S. Duluth in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World World II, then was a New York City firefighter for 10 years. He left to start his own law firm, Lynch & Finn, until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of Cathedral Parish, and the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Linn Finn, three daughters, Mary, Peggy and Nora Finn; one son, Tommy Finn; one sister, Julia Mulligan; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home, with prayers being recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Craig Chapel.
Flowers are gratefully declined, but those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice Northeast, 1955 U.S. 1 South, Suite D, St. Augustine, FL 32086, or to the Lupus Foundation of America, P.O. Box 79563, Baltimore, MD 21279-0563.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 9/10/01)
Deacon John F. Finnie died in the comfort of his home on Nov. 10, 2008. He was born on Sept. 10, 1940, in Memphis, Tenn. He moved to St. Augustine, Fla., 19 years after living in New York City, where he met and married his wife, Lillie. He worked as an assistant manager for Walbaum for many years. Upon moving to St. Augustine he was employed by Winn Dixie supermarket, where he worked as a stockroom manager until he retired three years ago. Deacon Finnie served as district leader for district No. 2 at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry and he sang in the male choir.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, The Rev. Ronald L. Stafford, pastor, officiating. Calling hours are Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, 676 Christopher St. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Deaconess Lillie Finnie, St. Augustine; sons, Douglas Finnie, Almond, N.Y., Ralph Finnie, New York City, and Ellis Lamons, Hampton, Va.; daughters, Carletha Cole, Orlando, Fla., Felecia Finnie, St. Augustine, and Shauna Finnie, Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Elder George Finnie, Jamaica, N.Y., Paul Finnie, Detroit, Lucas Finnie, Memphis, Tenn.; sisters, Fannie L. Swanson, Dorothy Dorsey, Memphis, Tenn., Ressie Hunter, California, Evangelist Ruby Kelly, New York City, and Amy Morgan, Kansas City, Mo.; mother-in-law, Frances Hayes, St. Augustine. He also leaves to mourn a host of grandchildren and other family members.
He was predeceased by his parents, Sam Finnie and Ruby Joe Finnie Burtis, brothers Sammie, Rex and William Finnie, and a sister, Ora Mae Melvin.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/08)
Anthony A. Fiori, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Augustine on April 19, 2010. Tony was a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was a veteran who served on the European front with the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. He was vice president of James Maroon Inc. for more than 25 years. He was also general manager of U-Save Building Supplies. After retiring, Tony and his wife, Josephine, bought and ran the Rainbow Laundromat. Here they created a very unique and special family atmosphere for their customers.
Tony was an active member of the Century Club and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine; daughter, Pamela (Thaddeus) Zebrowsky; sons, Anthony "Rick" Fiori, and Brian Fiori, all of St. Augustine; brother, John (Shirley) Fiori of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; sister, Jeannine (Rodgers) Spencer of Okmulgee, Okla.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There was no more loving husband, caring father, cherished brother, or more idolized uncle, and no more valued or loyal friend than Tony. With a generous, infectious spirit, an unfailingly positive approach to life, and a unique ability to bring moments of joy into the lives of those he cared about, Tony welcomed everyone he met as a friend. He was known to be quick with a joke and a helping hand. His family and his multitude of friends treasure their time with him and will miss him dearly.
He will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery and a memorial service will be held in Niagara Falls at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, 4/23/2010)
Jacques Firth, formerly known as Roy Thrift, 86, of St. Augustine, Fla., died April 19, 2008. A native of Spartanburg, S.C., he had lived here since 1987.
He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, he attained the rank of Command Sergeant Major and retired after 36 years of service.
He was of the Catholic faith.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Thrift.
He is survived by his wife, Terri Adams Firth; children, Karanina and Tatiyana Firth of Orange Park, Fla., Bethany Firth of Australia, Luzcelenia Shaff of Simsonville, S.C., Chris Thrift of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Patrick Thrift, Jack Thrift of Greenbrae, Calif., and Letizia Thrift of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Chris Shaff, Rachel Thrift, Erica Thrift, April T. Hollinger, Jacqueline Thrift, Victoria T. Thrift, Liam Thrift, Cameron Thrift and Anneke Thrift, and Isaiah and Mala Firth; two great-grandchildren, Hailey Hollinger and Lexie Hollinger.
Special thank you to all his doctors, nurses, and Hospice.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/24/08) (Updated 4/26/08)(Update 5/6/08)
Dorothy L. Firster, 84, formerly of St. Augustine, died peacefully on Dec. 4, 2010, at her home in Charlottesville, Va., after a protracted battle with cancer.
Born Dec. 3, 1926, in Franklin, Pa., she was the daughter of Harry A. and Audie McKean Parker. She married Ronald W. Firster on Jan. 12, 1945, and he survives her.
Mrs. Firster was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and Slippery Rock State College where she majored in elementary education. She taught first and second grades, then kindergarten, followed by 19 years as a seventh grade reading teacher at Butler Area Jr. High School in Butler, Pa. She retired in 1982.
Upon retirement, she and her husband moved to St. Augustine, where they enjoyed friends, travel and volunteer work. Mrs. Firster was the first female president of the St. Augustine Exchange Club and was active in the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church. She and her husband received the RSVP Volunteers of the Year Award in 2004 for their work at the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Music was always a part of her life, from her early years as a pianist and later accordionist for a concert and marching band. She and her husband also had a dance band, in which she was a pianist and sometimes vocalist, in the 1940s and 1950s.
The Firsters moved to Charlottesville, Va., in 2006 to be near their son and his family. Known for her kindness, optimism and enthusiasm, Mrs. Firster loved nothing better than spending time with her husband and family.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian church in Charlottesville.
In addition to her devoted husband, Mrs. Firster is survived by her son, Jim Firster, and his wife, Susan Erno, of Charlottesville; daughter, Jean Youkers, and her husband, Bud Youkers, of Hockessin, Del. and granddaughter, Allison Firster, of Charlottesville.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
Teague Funeral Service Inc., Charlottesville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 7, 2010)
Edward L. Fischer, 77, of St. Augustine, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, from complications of pneumonia at Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital in Needham, Mass. He was in Massachusetts visiting his grandchildren at the time.
Mr. Fischer was born in Jamesport, Long Island, N.Y., and was the son of the late Leonard and Pauline (Dombrowiecka) Fischer.
He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean conflict. He graduated from SUNY-Farmingdale and spent his entire working career with General Electric Co., as a service engineer.
Mr. Fischer was a member of GE's Quarter Century Club and Elfun Society.
Upon retiring in 1991, Ed and his wife moved to St. Augustine. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret E. (Dingbaum); his children, Edward L. Fischer Jr., of Seattle, Carrie Van Duym of Boulder, Colo., and Patricia Cloonan of Needham, Mass; two sisters; and four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Anne Margaret; his parents; one sister; and one brother.
A memorial mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Needham, on Oct. 30. A second mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. on Nov. 14 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's name may be made to the American diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th floor, Boston, MA 02210.
Arrangements were by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham and Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 11/08/08)
Ray Edwin Fischer, 89, of St. Augustine, died March 13 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Johns County. He was a mechanical engineer and machinist for Middleton Harvesters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Burial will be in Pellicer Creek Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Haven Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucile Fischer; sisters and brothers, Helen Watts, Margaret McWilliams, Myrtice Watts, Asa Fischer and Heddrick Fischer; and son, Eddie Fischer.
He is survived by daughters, Eva Smith (Butch) and Joyce Kinser, both of St. Augustine; son, Robert Goodbread (Fran), of Orange Park; stepsons, James and Sidney Russell, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Diane Summers (Wally), of St Augustine, and Millicent King (Garland), of Hendersonville, N.C.; brother, Herbert Fischer (Janice), of Hendersonville; 14 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/15/09)
Paul Allan Fischle, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2009.
Paul was born on June 27, 1947, to Frederick and Sarah Fischle in Irvington, N.J. He was a longtime resident of St. Augustine before moving to Summerville, S.C., several years ago. He enjoyed a 30-plus year career as an elementary school teacher for the St. Johns County School system. Paul also loved music and served as an organist and choir director at several churches in St. Augustine.
Mr. Fischle is survived by his wife, Bonnie-Jeanne of Summerville, S.C.; son, Scott Fischle of Westminster, Colo.; daughter; Amy (Sean) Fleming of Summerville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Cora Rose Fleming and Christian Paul Fleming; brothers, Dr. John Fischle of Firestone, Colo., formerly of St. Augustine, and Robert Fischle of Glendale, Ark.; sister, Karen Miller of Glendale, Colo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-4 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. at Anastasia Baptist Church with Dr. John Fischle officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a memorial donation be made to The Scholarship Fund at Oaks Christian School in Summerville, S.C.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 02/03/09)
Santa Adele Liuzza Fisher passed away at Mayo Hospital July 30, 2011. Santa was born in New Orleans, La., on Feb. 24, 1921 and grew up in New Orleans. Santa is predeceased by her lifelong husband Millard M. Fisher, Jr., and grandson John Fisher, Jr. She is survived by her six children, Mamie Adele Harvey (Mark), Daria Fisher Boles (Michael), Cherie Ann Corrigan, Millard M. Fisher, III, John Charles Fisher, Sr. (Denise), Glenna Fisher; and grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Boles, and Reid Thomas Fisher and Mark David Harvey, II. She moved to St. Augustine Beach in 1968 with her husband Millard where they raised their six children. She was a long-time employee of St. Augustine Realty until her retirement in 1988 but continued to be involved in real-estate well into her 80"s. She enjoyed golfing, traveling, and cooking. All who knew her, remember her as a beautiful, social woman, dedicated to her family, and one who loved and respected everyone. There will be a reception held in her honor on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at 4 p.m. in Creighton Hall, Glenmoor, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Fla.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 2, 2011 )
Thelma Fisk, 86, of Palatka, died Sunday May 16, 2010 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center after an extended illness. She was a native of Alexander City, Ala., born Nov. 30, 1923, and was raised in Greensboro, Fla. She had lived in Palatka for the past 40 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palatka and was also a member and past president of the Pilot Club of Palatka. She owned and operated the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Palatka for 33 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. "Bob" Fisk, her parents, Samuel and Luxie Smith, and brothers, Earnest Smith, Thomas Smith, Sam Smith and Jimmy Smith.
She is survived by three children, Deborah Denmark and husband, Gary, Margie Payne and husband, Bobby, all of Palatka and Robert H. Fisk Jr. and wife, Wanda, of Mobile, Ala.; six grandsons, Ward Denmark, Larry Lewis, Daniel Denmark, Robbie Fisk, Ryan Fisk, and Chance Clay; five great-grandchildren, Larry Lewis III, Carter Fisk, Annabelle Fisk, Mallorie Fisk and Lyric Fisk, along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday May 21, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Palatka with the Rev. Charles T. Rabun Jr., officiating. The Pilot Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. In celebration of her life, a memorial video will be shown. Memorial donations can be made to: Haven Hospice Robert Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/20/2010)
John William Fitzgerald, 88, St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at the Bailey Center of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in St. Augustine on Jan. 30, 2011.
He was a good man, a good husband and father. He loved his family deeply. He met his bride Alice of 65 years while they where both serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. They where devoted to one another.
After the war, John returned to college where he earned his law degree and later passed the bar. He returned to government service and worked until his retirement with the Central Intelligence Agency. Never one to stand still, he later worked on several government task forces with several agencies in law enforcement and security matters. He was a devout man and was active for years with the church and the Knights of Columbus. His memory will live forever in the hearts of his family, friends, and of those who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Alice; daughters, Jill (Jim) Hawley, and Colleen (Richard) Raniere; sons, John Michael Fitzgerald, James (Carol) Fitzgerald, William "Bill" Fitzgerald, Timothy Fitzgerald, Patrick (Kim) Fitzgerald; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Brian (Chris) Fitzgerald.
There will be a visitation with prayers at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home with a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Votive Chapel on San Marco Avenue, Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 2, 2011)
Alice F. Flake, 68, of San Mateo, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka.
Alice had been a resident of San Mateo for the past 40 years. She was a longtime employee of Florida Packing and had been a part-time employee at Cowart"s Meat Market in San Mateo. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Mateo and was a member of the Palatka Moose Lodge No. 184. Alice enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, George W. Flake; mother and stepfather, Audrey and Ralph Waters; father, Johnnie Norred; and three sisters, Sherry Waters, Betty Carmichael and Ethel Waits.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Nancy King, of St. Augustine; one daughter and son-in-law, Constance and Joe Mitchell, of San Mateo; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Buddy Dodge, of Ray City, Ga.; four granddaughters and spouses, Victoria and Steve Radtke, Amanda and Ryan Rigsby, Rebecca King and Kendall King; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Masters Funeral Home of Palatka, with Pastor LeRoy Lewis officiating. In honor and celebration of Mrs. Flake"s life, a video tribute will be shown during the service. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill West Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or memorial gifts may be sent to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 4/13/2010)
Theresa M. Flanagan, 82, of St. Augustine, died May 4, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Flanagan was a native of Walpole, Mass., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 20 years. She was a retired pharmacist and a member of St. Anastasia Catholic church.
Services: 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Officiating: The Rev. Seamus O'Flynn. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors: One niece.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Flagler Healthcare Foundation, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 5/06/08)
Elaine Margaret Flanders, 84, of St. Augustine, went home to be with our Lord on March 28, 2009.
A native of Amelia Island, FL, Elaine was the daughter of the late Gustav G. and Azilda Fyfe Gerbing. She lived in St. Augustine for the past 29 years. She was a busy housewife who took great pleasure in cooking and sewing for her family. For many years, Elaine owned an antique doll business and in her spare time she enjoyed the outdoors as a Master Gardener and she loved to go fishing.
She is survived by two sons; Donald A. Flanders, Orlando, and Robert G. (Suzi), Alabaster, Ala.; one daughter, Belinda (Ed) Fieldhouse-Booth, St. Augustine; one sister, Dorothy L. (Jim) Thigpen, Yulee; three grandchildren, Chris Flanders, Melissa Flanders and Tyler Fieldhouse; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Flanders and Caleb Flanders.
Her son, Paul Flanders preceded her in death.
At her request, no memorial service is scheduled at this time. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jax., FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 03/30/09)
Gary Flannery, 25, of St. Augustine, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine.
Funeral services were held 6 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Donovan Tinsley, officiating. A visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
He is survived by his mother, Lee Ann Osborne, of St. Augustine; his father, Gary L. Flannery, of Kingsport, TN.; a brother, Stuart Snead, of Colee Cove; maternal grandmother, Marie Shaw; maternal great-grandmother, Cora M. Biddulph; and several uncles, nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/12/07)
Barbara Jean Fleming, 74, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Jan. 11, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. A resident of St. Augustine for many years, she was a member of Turning Point at Calvary Church and, before retiring, worked at Oliveros Florist as an arranger.
She is survived by her husband, Jim, of St. Augustine; one daughter, Selina D. Pitts, of Hixon, Tenn.; one son, Harold Hurst, of Tennessee; two sisters, Loretta Hurst of Orange Park and Leona Harrell of Palatka; one brother, Roy B. Jordan of Alabama; stepdaughters Joyce Tittle, Becky Fischer and Norma Swagel; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the Craig Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with services at Turning Point at Calvary Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Forrest Grove Cemetery, High Springs.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/13/2010)
Cecil Helm Fleming, 88, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Aug. 7, 2011, at Bailey Family Center for Caring. Mr. Fleming was born in Henry County, Mo., and grew up in La Junta, Colo. Cecil enlisted in the Navy at age 18 as an aviation machinist and after 23 years of loyal service, he retired with the rank of lieutenant. After retiring from the Navy he worked as a government contractor in the Washington, D.C., area. He and Pauline, his wife of 67 years, retired to St. Augustine where they have resided for the past 30 years. Cecil was a devoted husband, loving father, enjoyed traveling with Pauline and solving the daily crossword puzzles. He was an avid reader and student of history. He loved sailing his boat and was a longtime member of the St. Augustine Boating Club.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; his children, Cheryl Fleming, Christine Parker and Steve Fleming (Josephine); brother, Wayne Fleming of Nevada; grandchildren, Conrad, Shawn, Justin, Shannon, Ashleigh, Matthew and Steven; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 22, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to Bailey Family Center for Caring, c/o Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from August 10 to August 14, 2011)
James Delbert Fleming, 75, born Aug. 14, 1935, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Jan. 13, 2011, at Samantha Wilson Rehab Center. He was a longtime resident of St. Augustine.
He is survived by three daughters, Joyce Marie Tittle (Mike), Norma Jean Swagel and Rebecca Lynn Fischer (Aron); stepdaughter Selina Pitts (Butch); and stepson Harold Hurst; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He follows in the passing of his wife, Barbara Jean, of 32 years.
He was a member of Turning Point at Calvary,and a chaplain at the St. Johns County Correctional Center. He served in the United States Army. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home 1475 Old Dixie Highway. Funeral at Turning Point at Calvary on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., burial to follow at graveside at 2 p.m. at Forest Grove Cemetery in High Springs.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 16, 2011)
Harry Fleming Jr., 90, 1918-2009, died peacefully on Feb. 10, 2009, surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him. He was born in Douglas, Ga., and moved to St. Augustine, where he met and later married Gloria Lovell, who preceded him in death. He became a member of St. Paul AME Church. He was well-known in the community as a phenomenal photographer, videographer and businessman. He enjoyed having fun and making fun for others. He is often remembered as a show-stopping dancer; his moves were like magic. He worked and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was also an active member of the Masons, where he attained the highest honor of the 33rd degree, as well as a dedicated member of the American Legion Post No. 194. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Twila Hudson (Larry), St. Louis, Mo., and Juanita Edgerton, Waycross, Ga.; and four sons, Roland Fleming, Theodore "TJ" Fleming (Patrice), both of St. Augustine, Hayward Fleming (Sharon), Atlanta, Ga., and Savonne Fleming, Palm Coast, along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at St. Paul AME Church, 85 Martin Luther King Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084, the Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/18/09)
Ambrose Warren Flight, 83, on Jan. 30, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., and had resided in the area since 2000, moving here from Fort Myers. Mr. Flight was a veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the U.S. Army and retired from active duty as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. After leaving the Army, Mr. Flight joined the Foreign Service at the U.S. Department of State and worked for many years as a diplomat. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Services: Graveside funeral services with military honors, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Survivors: Wife, Patricia Flight of Elkton; daughters, Terri Flight of Casanova, Va., Joan M. Flight of Jamestown, N.C., Mary Crigler of Manassas, Va.; a stepson, Bradley Koss of Kalamazoo, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Sharon Goodman of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, Rev. Thomas Flight of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandsons and two great-grandsons.
In charge: Kotrady - Hudgins - Croyle Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main Street, Ste 104, Natick, Mass. 01760.
(St. Augustine Record, 02/04/08)
Adrian Kenyatta Floyd, 45, died April 21, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was disabled and a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, 7141 New Kings Road, Jacksonville. a viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Chase Chapel and from 9 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine.
He is survived by his mother, Ernestine Whitty Floyd, Jacksonville; brother, Ronnie (Diane) Floyd, St. Augustine; sisters, Sheryl Floyd, St. Augustine, Phyllis Floyd-Greenidge (Bruce) Santa Clara, Calif., Lisa Floyd, Jacksonville; nephews, Ronnie Floyd, Jr., Steven Hancock, Dwayne Austin, St. Augustine; nieces, Demetrious Oxendine and Alexis McCullough, Jacksonville; great nephews, Daquarious and De-Aundre' Flagler, Jacksonville; great niece, Demeish Oxendine, Jacksonville.
(St Augustine Record, 4/30/2010)
William "Dynamite" Floyd, 74, of St. Augustine, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009, at St. Augustine Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Moxley, Ga., moved to St. Augustine at a young age, and lived here for most of his life. Mr. Floyd was well-known and loved in the community and was affectionately known to many as "Dynamite." For many years he owned and operated his own lawn maintenance service. He was a loving father and spent many hours volunteering as a softball coach. He was a member of North City Baptist Church.
He is survived by daughters, Darlene Brown and Barbara Asbell, both of St. Augustine, Sharonda Williams of Orlando; sons, Kenneth Floyd and his wife, Yolanda, and William Floyd Jr., all of St. Augustine; sisters, Mrs. Ora Byrd of Louisville, Ga., Ms. Annie Sherrod of Wadley, Ga.; a brother, Paul Floyd, and his wife, Lucille, of St. Augustine; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, with the Rev. Emmanuel Oliver officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 07/29/09)
Trudy Fluckiger, 81, St. Augustine Shores, Fla., died Feb. 12, 2011, at her home.
She was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and immigrated to the USA in 1962 and lived and worked in Atlanta, Ga., for 29 years before moving to St. Augustine in 1991.
Trudy is survived by her brother, Hans Fluckiger, and Elisabeth; two nieces, Judith and Regula Fluckiger; a grandnephew, Thomas and Jasmine, all of Zurich.
Trudy will be remembered by many of her very good friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Friends of the Library, St. Johns County and also a volunteer at the Southeast Branch of the library. Trudy was a devoted member and volunteer of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6175 Datil Peper Road, the Rev. William C. Mooney officiating. A small reception will be held after the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, Trudy requestd donations to the Emergency Fund of Corpus Christi Parish, P.O. Box 3064, St. Augustine, FL 32085 or a charity of your choice.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record on February 19, 2011)
Henry Lee Flynn, 56, passed May 21, 2011, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
He was born in Welaka, Fla., and resided in St. Augustine several years.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Welaka Church of God By Faith.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Chase & Son Chapel and at the church Saturday one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Welaka Georgetown Cemetery.
Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 27, 2011)
Dorothy Foley, 88, St. Augustine, died July 15, 2009, at her residence.
She was born in Providence, R.I., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past five years, moving here from Seaford, Long Island, N.Y. Dorothy proudly served her country as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following her time in the service she was a homemaker, devoted to caring for her family. She was the former treasurer for the Conservative Party in New York and was a member of the DAR and the Red Hat Society.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing make a contribution in her memory to Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas Foley (Corinne), St. Augustine, and James Foley (Sue), Littleton, Colo.; brother, Robert Perkins, The Villages, Fla.; sister, Betty Grant, Fort Lauderdale; five grandchildren, Brian Foley, Kevin Foley, Carolyn Trull, Jill Bow and Tara Foley; and nine great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/17/09)
Hugh B. Foley, M.D., 85, of St. Augustine, passed away on Oct. 19, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. He was a native of Ireland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Francine; daughter, Imelda; sons, Kevin, Gregory and Colm; and grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 20, 2010)
James (Jim) F. Foley Jr., a member and resident of the Marsh Creek Country Club and community in St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 30, 2008, with his loving wife, Sue, by his side.
He was born on March 20, 1942, in Bronx, N.Y., and was predeceased by his parents, Mary and James F. Foley Sr. Jim earned his BA and MBA from Pace University in New York City.
He lived and worked in the New York area until moving to Stone Mountain, Ga., with the relocation of the Life Office Management Association. He remained at LOMA for 32 years, reaching the status of senior vice president. In his position he traveled around the world, which he continued to enjoy with Sue after retirement.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Sue (Martin) Foley; daughter, Kim Fulcher (Paul) of Springfield, Ga.; son, Kevin Foley (Michelle) of Duluth, Ga.; son, Keith Foley (Jennifer) of Canton, Ga.; and stepson, Max Weems (Beth) of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the proud Poppie to nine grandchildren; Clay, Cole and Kallie Fulcher; Allee and Jonathan Foley; Kayla and Madison Foley; and Emily and Michael Weems.
Other survivors include his sister, Maureen Foley of Newburyport, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition, he is survived by Sue's parents, Jim and Betty Martin, of Jonesboro, Ga.; brother-in-law, David Martin, also of Jonesboro; and sister-in-law, Gail Thaxton (Ken) of Fayetteville, Ga.
In his earlier years, Jim loved to play competitive tennis and later enjoyed playing golf with Sue. He was also an avid reader. Jim's true passion was walking. In 2000 he completed a marathon in Dublin, Ireland, raising money for the Arthritis Foundation. For many who knew Jim, he was the "walker in Marsh Creek" for several years.
He lived and loved life even as his health was failing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a positive attitude which sustained him every day.
He will be sadly missed by his family, his many friends in St. Augustine, and numerous friends in the Atlanta area. His family is very appreciative of the many acts of kindness, prayers and support provided to them over the last several months.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent in Jim's memory to the Bailey Family Center of Caring, c/o Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/03/08)
Teresa Foley, known as "Ms. T," passed away on Jan. 12, 2009.
She was a resident of St. Augustine for 30 years, born in Washington, D.C.
She left behind two brothers, "Inky" and Freddy; one sister, Bunny; as well as eight grandchildren, Fred, Ed, Katrina, Melinda, Lori, David, Gavin and Zack; and four great-grandchildren, Kathryn, Hayley, Eddy and Ty.
The family would like to thank the American Legion Hall family for their love and concern for "Ms. T" in life and in death, and to all at Oaks Square for their compassion.
(St Augustine Record, 01/22/09)
Duke Follweiler, 82, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008. He was born and raised in Tamaqua, Pa., and had lived in St. Augustine since the early 1940s. Duke worked for the U.S. Post Office in St. Augustine for more than 32 years before retiring and helping his son, Ollie, at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. He was a member of the Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge No. 2387.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ollie and Sherry Follweiler, and grandson, Chad Follweiler. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Pauline Green Follweiler.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at St. Augustine Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
You may sign the guestbook at www.beckmanwilliamson.com
(St Augustine Record, 3/29/08)
Frederick R. "Fred" Folscher, 77, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 18, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in South Amboy, N.J., and been a resident of St. Augustine since 1995, moving here from Toms River, N.J.
Fred was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a lineman for Jersey Central Power & Light Co. for 40 years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending his retirement golfing with friends in and around St. Augustine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betsey Folscher of St. Augustine; a daughter, Suzanne Czech; and a son, Frederick W. Folscher, both of Beachwood, N.J.; sisters, Bette Ann Kolodziej of New Jersey, Mary Lou Galbraith of Ohio; brothers, Frank Folscher of Maine, and William Folscher of Minnesota; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Anne Folscher.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with The Rev. Terrence Morgan, officiating. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory can be made to Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/21/2009)
Waltine H. Fondren, 81, of Vinton, Va., passed away peacefully on April 11, 2009.
Waltine had lived in St. Augustine for 25 years prior to moving to Apopka several years ago. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy Fondren Black of Apopka; two sons, Stephen Wayne Fondren of Vinton, Va., and David Hylton Fondren of St. Augustine; three sisters, Martha Gregory of Wilmington, N.C., June Timmerman of Columbia, S.C., and Judy Hylton Lawhorne of Lexington, Va.; one brother, Chris Hylton of Fredericksburg, Va.; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Her husband, Robert Willoughby Fondren Sr., a son, Robert Willoughby Fondren Jr., and a sister, Sandra Hatcher of Fredericktown, Ohio, preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, (today) at Craig Memorial Park with The Rev. Ron Moore, officiating.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 04/12/09)
Billy Allen "Pete" Ford, 40, St. Augustine, died Sept. 7, 2008, at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine and he worked many years as a carpenter.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Peoria Cemetery in Doctors Inlet, Fla. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of services.
He is survived by a daughter, Kristi Ann Knieriemen; mother, Iris Ford; two brothers, William and John Ford, all of St. Augustine; and two sisters, Bobbie Lynn Ford and Rosie Christopher, both of Jacksonville.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/12/08)
Iris C. Ford, 65, St. Augustine, died Feb. 16, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Orange Park, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 40 years, moving here from Doctors Inlet in Orange Park. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday Feb. 20, 2010, at the Doctors Inlet Church of God, 144 Old Jennings Road. Interment will follow at Peoria Cemetery in Doctors Inlet.
Visitation will be held at the Doctors Inlet Church of God on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
She is survived by two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Ford, Jacksonville, and Rosie Christopher, Palm Coast; two sons, William and John Ford, both of St. Augustine; two sisters, Iona Burroughs, Doctors Inlet, Linda Crumpler, Jacksonville; three brothers, Sonny and Junior Jeffers, both of Doctors Inlet, Hollis Jeffers, Middleburg; and numerous grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Alton Ford, and a son, Billy Allen "Pete" Ford.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/19/2010)
She was born in South Jacksonville to the late Spencer (Pete) and Althea Ford. She was raised in South Jacksonville, attended Landon High School and was in the first graduating class of Fletcher High School. After many years in the business community in downtown Jacksonville, she retired to the St. Augustine and Riverdale areas.
She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Althea Ford and her sister, Althea (Titta) Jenkins.
Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Reford (Ray) Witt; daughter Carol (Don) Pitman; five grandchildren: Jere (Susan) Pitman, Susan (Mark) Slappey, Donna (Rod) Robertson, Matthew (Meloney) Pitman and Julia Lynne (Billy) Parry; 15 great-grandchildren; one niece, Camelia Fouraker and her daughter, Alden Fouraker; and two nephews, Frank and Roger Jenkins.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd.
Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Avenue.
(St. Augustine Record, 02/18/08)
Walter A. "William" Ford, 45, St. Augustine, died April 20, 2011, at his home. He was born April 26, 1965, in Orange Park and had resided in St. Augustine most of his life. He was a concrete laborer. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday April 30, 2011, at Pentecostal Fellow Center Church, 1065 Kings Estate Road, with Pastor Lois Turner, officiating.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ann Ford, St. Augustine; brother, John Lee Ford, St. Augustine; two sisters, Bobbie Lynn Ford Waller, Jacksonville, Rosie Christopher, Palm Coast; grandson, Keaton Leon William Ford, St. Augustine; and his life partner, Linda Hartman, St. Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Alton and Iris Ford, and a brother, Billy Allen "Pete" Ford.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 26, 2011)
Fred William Forehand, 89, Dothan, Ala., died Dec. 17, 2010, at his home.
Services were held Dec. 20, 2010, at Ward-Wilson F.H.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was a life member of the VFW. He was a resident of St. Augustine for 43 years.
Survivors are his wife, Evelyn; and children, Ronnie, Jerry and Jane.
Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory, Dothan, Ala., were in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 13, 2011)
Delphia J. "Dee" Forsythe, 79, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on March 16, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring at Flagler Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Born in Green Cove Springs, she had lived in St. Augustine most of her life and attended St. Augustine High School. She worked in the bakery at Publix Grocery Store on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine for many years, retiring in the early 1990s.
Dee's life work and passion was telling people about Jesus. She had a heart for children and was a mother to many who were not her own. Her house was always full. She had been a member of Baraca Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde T. Forsythe, and two sons, Henry Forsythe and Michael Forsythe.
She is survived by her daughters, Janette Forsythe of Brunswick, Ga., and Helen Roos of St. Augustine; a son, Matthew Forsythe, of St. Augustine; a sister, Jeanette J. Martin, of Port Orange, Fla.; brothers, Charles B. Jones, and his wife, Evelyn, of St. Augustine, Victor Jones, and his wife, Betty, of Port Orange, Fla., and Harry C. Jones, and his wife, Eleanor, of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; and grandchildren, James Milligan II, Lonnie Milligan, Charles Forsythe, Eric Forsythe, Daniel Forsythe, Dale Forsythe, Rex Williamson, Angela Price, Michelle Forsythe, Michael Forsythe and Candace Posey.
Private services will be held.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 18, 2011)
Caroline Schwab Fortner, 69, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 5, 2011. Caroline was born in Newark, N.J., to Ernest and Dorothea Schwab. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and avid sailor who will be missed by all, but will live forever in our hearts. She leaves behind her sons, Jeff and Angie Fortner of Jacksonville and Joe and Brenda Fortner of Birmingham, Ala; a daughter, Angela and Greg Nettles of Camden, S.C., her very special grandchildren, Zach, Kelsey, Joey (Jessica), Sommer, Corey (Caroline), Marie and Emily and sweet great grands Jackson and Geneva. Caroline also leaves behind her special friend, Bruce Hall. For the last 14 years, Bruce and Carol enjoyed traveling and sailing to the islands. She also had a special niece, Christine Fleming and nephew, John Neu.
Caroline was predeceased in 1992 by her husband of 33 years, George Fortner. Carol and George enjoyed many happy years together raising their children in Jacksonville and sailing in Miami and the Abacos on their boat, Cheers. George and Carol moved to South Ponte Vedra Beach in 1991. Carol loved the beach and having her family spend time together at "the Beach House." Carol's sister, Erna Neu predeceased her in February 2011.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to scholarship fund for an Abaco student to attend Flagler College. Donations may be sent to Junkanoo Scholarship Fund, c/o Ron Hucke, 2306 Windjammer Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, from 6 - 8 p.m., with prayers at 6:30 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine. Funeral services will be held at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens, St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Fla.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 8, 2011)
Stephen John Fortus, DDS, FAGD, 52, passed away suddenly on Oct. 27, 2008.
Stephen was born in Elizabeth, N.J., was raised in Toms River, N.J., and graduated from Toms River High School South. He attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla., and graduated in 1980 from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Stephen moved to St. Augustine, joined Dr. Johnson in his dental practice and then began his own practice in St. Johns Medical Park specializing in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Fortus was a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and the NE Regional Board of Dental Examiners.
In addition to his many professional accomplishments, Stephen was also an avid golfer and fisherman. He enjoyed the sun, the beach and many outdoor activities.
Stephen was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by; his wife Deirdre, his 14-year-old daughter, Ashley and his 12-year-old son, John. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Fortus of Forked River, N.J.; sisters, Patricia Fortus of Forked `River, N.J., and Deb Freiermuth of Manahawkin, N.J.; mother-in-law, June Conville of St. Augustine; and many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, John Stephen Fortus.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel with prayers at 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with The Rev. Seamus O'Flynn, officiating.
Flowers are appreciated or you may make a memorial donation in honor of Stephen to a charity of your choice.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/08)
Mary Charlotte Forrest, 88, of St. Augustine, Fla.
With deep sadness, we report the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Jan. 10, 2011, at the Clyde E. Lassen State Veteran's Nursing Home, St. Augustine, Fla.
May's life journey began on July 12, 1922, in Baltimore, Md. She was the youngest of four children, Tom, Bettie and Marie. She was an avid horse rider and jumper in her youth. It was at the horse stable that she met and married her one true love, George. They married April 18, 1941. George went into the Marine Corps, and Mary went on to join the Navy. She served as the first woman Navy Quartermaster on Admiral King's staff during World War II.
Mary and George enjoyed a long and devoted marriage for 65 years until George's passing away in 2006. Their lives together took them from Maryland, to Florida, to Norway, back to America and, ultimately, to St. Augustine, where they loved living by the ocean.
They spent much of their life together witnessing for Christ and ministering to young and old. One of Mary's favorite memories was witnessing in the prison outreach ministry.
Mary's wish of being able to live amongst her fellow veterans, as she did during World War II, came to fruition when the Clyde Lassen Veteran's Home opened in 2010. She was the eighth resident to join, and it was a great pride to her that she was able to live amongst those who had served their country.
She was well thought of and will be missed by her fellow veterans and friends at the veteran's home. Mary was not only our grandmother for the whole Forrest family, but a treasured grandmother for the many people who loved and cared for her.
Mary is survived by her two sons, also veterans, Vaughn and Greg; her seven grandchildren, Eric, Patrick, Rachael, Gavin, Connor, Kathleen and Bevan; and her three great-grandchildren, Tara, Morgan and Katherine.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine.
A celebration of Mary's life is being held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at the Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, with Pastor Walter West officiating. The internment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery.
Mary always loved flowers, and the family will gratefully accept them, or a memorial donation may be made to Anastasia Baptist Church.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements. www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, January 16, 2011)
Earl Stanley Foster, 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home with family members present on Sunday, July 26, 2009.
Simplicity Cremation arrangements are incomplete but will be forthcoming from Watts Funeral Homes Inc., San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 07/29/09)
Eleanor Ruth Lunger Foster, 94, of Elkton, Fla., passed on July 14 at Community Hospice Bailey Center in St Augustine.
She was born in Peapack, N.J., on Nov. 25, 1916, to the late Kyle and Ruth Lunger. She moved to the St. Augustine area in 1980 and resided here until her death.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie Ervin Foster, of St. Augustine; son, David Aiken, of St. Augustine; sister, Kathy Nystrom; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, James Aiken, of San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Graveside services to be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 17, 2011 )
Rosalie Mosconis Fotianos, 99, of St. Augustine Beach, Fla., died at her home on June 19, 2011. A native of Apalachicola, Fla., she has lived in St. Augustine since 1964.
Rosalie was retired from the State of Florida and had worked for the University of Florida and for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with Father George Ioannou officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. with Trisagion Services beginning at 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
She is survived by a daughter; Mary Lou McAbee of Stuart, Fla.; two sons, Theo and Michael Fotianos, both of St. Augustine; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 21, 2011)
Olga Fotiou died March 11, 2009, at the home of Louis and Constance Gaitanis.
Volunteerism for church and country is the star which brightened many peoples' lives. Olga Fotiou was born Nov. 27, 1912 in Epirus, Northeastern Greece. The area was war-torn when she, her mother, and aunt escaped on foot near the Albanian border as refugees of the Balkin Wars. Her aunt's name was Liberty. Her father was able after 10 years to bring his wife and daughter to the United States. Olga felt she must do her best for her adopted country.
The family church affiliation in Detroit was Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church where Olga served as president of St. Helen's Philoptochos from 1950 to 1954. She served as one of 15 associated editors of Hellenic Cuisine, a cook book project that raised funds for the church. She loved being a homemaker.
Olga is part of a story of the founders of the St. Photios Shrine. She worked to establish a place where those in need of prayer could go to reflect on Jesus Christ. Olga and George are among the major contributors who helped make possible the purchase of the Alexander Veronis Orthodox Mission Center. For her many church works she humbly accepted the St. Paul's Award.
At the conclusion of an adventure lasting more than 96 years, Olga quietly and gently slipped away to her heavenly Father. She enjoyed a fond farewell from those who loved and cared for her. She will be missed by the many whose existence she touched in her extraordinary journey though this life.
She is survived by daughters, Constance Gaitanis of St. Augustine, Jane Anderson of Hypoluxo Island, Fla.; grandsons, George Letts and his daughter, Eve, Robert Letts, Phillip Letts and his wife, Vianey and their son, Eli, and the extended family of her son-in-law, Louis Gaitanis.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009 at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on St. George Street with Father Nikitas Theodosian, officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Flowers are respectfully declined, but donations may be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, O.C.M.C. or St. Photios Shrine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/14/09)
Bonnie K. Fowler, 68, of Riverdale, passed away from a tragic automobile accident on County Road 13 on Feb. 23, 2010.
She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, the beloved daughter of Florence Kennedy Roberts and the late Charles Roy Kennedy. She worked as a professional C.N.A. and attended the Riverdale United Methodist Church.
Bonnie was a devoted mother of six children and a wonderful friend to many. She never met a stranger and she was very devoted to the patients under her care. Bonnie had the Christian capacity to love the unlovable. She will be truly missed.
A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 at the Riverdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Grant, pastor, and Dr. Clarence Blalock, officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her memory to "Possess the Land," c/o Riverdale United Methodist Church, 1101 C.R. 13S, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
She is survived by her mother, Florence K. Roberts; children, Vicki Gaines, Anne Fowler, George Fowler, Jr., Tina Fowler, Maria Cantrell, Khristine Philips; one brother, Alme "Dee" Kennedy and his wife, Carolyn; two sisters, Charlene Davis, Carolyn K. Fortner and her husband, Bill Kozel; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/25/2010)
Eleanor Jean Fraber, 81, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 2, 2009, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Washington, D.C., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 30 years.
Memorial graveside services will be held 11 a.m. July 16, 2009, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., next to her late husband, John Fraber.
She is survived by her sons, Frederick Marcey, Morrisville, Va., Ronald Marcey, Clinton, Md., and Michael Marcey, Centerville, Va.; three grandchildren, Suzanne Garcia, Ryan Hunter Marcey, and Briana Michelle Marcey; and two great-grandchildren, Ayden Garcia, and Connor Garcia.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/06/09)
Donalyn Frank, 54, was reunited with her deceased husband and the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2010, after a deadly three-car accident on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine.
Those left to cherish her memories are her only child, Haley Frank, and her partner Joseph Smyth. Donalyn sailed to St. Augustine on a 42-foot sailboat with her husband Ian Frank many years ago from Long Island, N.Y.
She was a dedicated social worker and ran her own D.U.I./Addictions counseling service on St. Augustine Beach. Donalyn was a breast cancer survivor. She was committed to helping people through her counseling, friendship, and unconditional love.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home, The Rev. David Shokes officiating, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/14/2010)
Donalyn Frank, 54, passed away tragically on March 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Haley Frank; her partner, Joseph Smyth; parents, Joyce and Tony De Mar; sister, Deborah Bailey.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. today at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/16/2010)
May 6, 1959 - Oct. 10, 2008.
Those who will cherish his memories most include his wife, Shirley Singleton Frank; daughters, Danielle and Miranda Frank; granddaughter, Jada Walker, Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Thomas Allen (Patricia), North Wales, Pa., Clifton Allen (Brenda), Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Witherspoon (Clyde), Miami, Fla., Mary Adkison, Flora Isom, Barbara Hughes (Clarence), Betty Allen, Ollie Rose Johnson (Joe), Hastings, Fla., Jacquelyn Bivens (John), Gainesville, Fla., Joyce Lewis (Alphonso), Virginia Crump (Lester), Jacksonville, Fla., Elizabeth Kitty, Savannah, Ga.; brothers-in-law, Bennie Singleton (Martha), Robert Singleton (Yvonne), Hastings, Johnnie Singleton (Shirley), Fastill, S.C.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary Chapel with burial on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at Bushnell National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla., with Military Honors.
(St Augustine Record, 10/18/08)
Thomas Alden Franke, 57, beloved husband and father, passed away Oct. 16, 2009, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.
He is survived by Darlene Floyd Franke, his wife of 35 years; children, Bambi Norris and Kelly Carregal; and grandchildren, Samantha, Lee, Teagan, Camden and Eden.
A private memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Salem, Mo.
Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, Fenton, Mo., in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/25/2009)
Virginia Frances Franklin of Linville Falls, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jesse R. and Lucy Thompson Williams Sr.
Virginia was a member of the Linville Falls Community Church. She loved to dance and listen to Blue Grass music. Virginia founded the Barn Burner Cloggers.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Garrett McWilliam Franklin; and brothers, Jim Williams and Jesse Jr. Williams; and sister, Terry Franklin.
Survivors include her daughter, Alicia Krichbaum of Orlando, Fla.; sons, John Franklin of Linville Falls and Claude Franklin of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Mary and Jean both of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Edward Williams of Wassau, Wis., and Bill Williams of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Josh Franklin, Scott Franklin, Garrett Krichbaum, Olivia Franklin, and Luke Franklin.
A memorial service for Virginia Franklin will be held on Thursday April 17, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Linville Falls Community Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to your charity of choice.
Condolences and memories may be shared and viewed at www.rsfh.net.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland, N.C., is serving the Franklin family. (828) 733-2121.
(St. Augustine Record, 04/15/08)
Joseph James Franks, 67, died Feb. 3, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Franks was born on Jan. 22, 1942, in Birmingham, Ala. His parents were Peter Joseph and Mildred Margaret Franks.
On his birthday, Jan. 22, 1966, he married his love, Donna Marie Orr of Birmingham, Ala. He graduated from the University of Alabama and worked for Avery Dennison Corp. until his retirement in 2007. He was passionate about his family, Alabama football and golf, in that order!
Mr. Franks is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Joseph James Franks Jr. (Jay) and daughter-in-law Christina; daughter, Kathleen Franks Vayhinger and son-in-law Darran; and his four grandchildren, Benjamin James, Mattie Grace, Brooks Allan and Emma Grace Katherine, whom he adored. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack J. Franks.
His funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home on Old Dixie Highway.
His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in honor of his love of helping children.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/05/09)
Anna B. Franta, 93, of St Augustine, died July 1, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Endicott, N.Y.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Rev. William Mooney officiating. Burial will be later in New York.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, and two sons, Michael Jr. and David.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Riggins, St. Augustine; sister, Catherine Scenter, Jacksonville; daughters-in-law, Rose Franta, Johnson City, N.Y., and JoAnne Wagner, North Port, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/10/08)
Katherine Mott Franz, 62, passed away peacefully Thursday, June, 3, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Topeka, Kan., on Nov. 2, 1947 and resided in St. Augustine, Fla. Katherine previously resided in Cocoa Beach, Fla. employed at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, prior to retiring in 2003.
Katherine was the loving wife of Carl J. Franz for the past 18 years and mother of three children. Brian S. Mott of Saint Augustine, Lauren L. Mott of Chicago, Ill., and Michael D. Mott who preceded her in death (Melissa).
Katherine left three beautiful and precious grandchildren, Dylan and Merrick Mott, daughter and son of Brian and Taylor of Saint Augustine, and Cameron Mott, son of her caring daughter-in-law, Melissa A. Mott of Orlando, Fla. Their presence always brightened up her days.
She is survived by her mom and stepdad, Helen and Wanless Damron of Rockledge, Fla.; brother, Alan Rudy and companion Valerie of St. Albans, N.S.W., Australia; and sister, Carol and Tyson Hughes of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
She will also be greatly missed and her memories will be cherished by her stepchildren and their families, Lori A. Guyer and Steven of Southold, N.Y., Carl A. Franz and Anna of Altadena, Calif., and Lisa A. Plaia and Edward of East Moriches, N.Y.
Her passions were always her extended family, in addition to friends, neighbors and tennis partners here in St. Augustine and Cocoa Beach.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing so may make donations in Katherine's memory to the 2010 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, 3537 N. Wilton Ave., Apt 4, Chicago, IL. 60657 and/or the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL. 32257.
A Memorial Service conducted to celebrate Katherine's life will be held at 11 a.m. on, Thursday, June, 10, 2010.
Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home (101 North Brevard Ave.. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931) is in charge of arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 6/8/2010)
Daniel Patrick Fraser, 53, of St. Augustine, Fla., died suddenly May 31, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Fort Knox, Ky., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 34 years. He was a master carpenter, owned his own construction company and was an avid fisherman. He attended Anastasia Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Walter West officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Anastasia Baptist Church Ministry Team.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Fraser, St. Augustine; life companion, Janet Vaccaro; children, Diane, Jennifer (Andy), Valerie (Wayne) and Brett (Anna); eight grandchildren, St. Augustine; sisters, Susan Sanford (Dave) and daughter, Sarah, Radcliff, Ky., and Tish McMahon; and son, Danny, St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/2/2010)
Gloria Joyce Fraser, 79, St. Augustine, died Sept. 12, 2010, at her home. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and was proud to have become a U.S. Citizen on Dec. 1, 1961. She moved to Yonkers, N.Y., in 1950, then to New Paltz, N.Y., in 1957, where she resided until moving to St. Augustine in 1997. She was a very skilled knitter and a great baker. She was also a very devoted mother, grandmother and caregiver.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Craig Memorial Park.
Flowers are gratefully declined, but those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She is survived by her five children, Cathy Repke, Stone Ridge, N.Y., Wayne Fraser, Gardiner, N.Y., Diane Lengyel, St. Augustine, Ernest Fraser, Accord, N.Y., and Fred Fraser, Gardiner, N.Y.; one brother, Rod Hyslop, Canada; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Melissa Fraser, Adam Fraser and Alex Lengyl; one sister, Shirley; and a brother, Junior.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 16, 2010)
Jess Wilson Fraser Sr., of St. Augustine and Maple Shade, N.J., passed away at 71 on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at home with his family.
He was born to James and Anna Louise Fraser in Petersburg, Va., on Aug. 6, 1939. Jess was a commercial artist and children"s book illustrator, and in later years, he enjoyed fine art painting. Jess was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Jess is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Williams Fraser of Maple Shade; his children, Faith Fraser, Oshkosh, Wis., Jessica Fraser Radig (Jeffrey), of Oshkosh, Jess W. Fraser Jr. (Heather), of Beloit, Wis., James T.B. Fraser, New Port Richey, Fla., Monica Joyner (Brian), Shokan, N.Y., Alicia Stratton (Bradley), St. Augustine, and Clifton James Fraser (Nichole), St. Augustine.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, William Bednareck (Julie), Matthew Radig, Gregory Hansen (Amy), Colton Hansen (Ashley), all of Oshkosh; Eric, Justin and Tayler Fraser, of Whitewater, Wisc.; Joshua and Christopher Fraser, New Port Richey; Morgan Joyner, Shokan, N.Y.; Bradley Jr. and Jesse Stratton, of St. Augustine; and Clifton Jr., Emily, Jennifer, Rebecca, Tyler and Travis Fraser, of St. Augustine.
His great-grandchildren are Robert Hansen and Hailie Hansen, of Oshkosh.
He is also survived by his sister, Paula Bartol Mailly, and his brother, Leonard Bartol, both of St. Augustine.
Jess was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Louise Hartle Fraser Bartol, and his father, James Fraser.
A memorial service will be held at San Sebastian Catholic Church on State Road 16 at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010.
Dad, you will be greatly missed by all of us and will always be in our hearts.
Dear Jess,
In the words of Jesus, "When your body ceases to live, your soul will become fully alive." I will always feel our souls united in Jesus. I am happy for you to finally be home and we will be holding hands again someday.
Your faithful and loving wife, Lynne.
(St Augustine Record, October 28, 2010)
John Randolph Fraser, 76, passed away June 8, 2010, at his home in St. Augustine Beach. He was at peace when he went to be with the Lord.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Good News Presbyterian Church, 1357 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086. In lieu of flowers, the Fraser family would welcome donations made to Northeast Community Hospice in John Randolph"s name to show their appreciation to the wonderful organization that truly contributed to the happiness and comfort of the last two years of his life.
He is survived by his four children and their mother, Joan Shepherd Fraser, and seven wonderful grandchildren: son John Walter Fraser, and wife Suzanne Worrell, parents to John Walter II, Alexandra Suzanne and Ian Stuart; daughter Joan Elizabeth Fraser Binninger, and her husband, Steven Paul Binninger, parents to Steven Christopher and Kyle William; daughter Elaine Fraser; and son Virgil Bryan Fraser, parent to Zachary Luke and Brittany Jenna.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/10/2010)
Ray William Frazier II, 65, passed away at his home in Ormond Beach, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009.
Ray was born on July 12, 1944, in Shelbyville, Ky., to Ray William Sr. and Virginia Frazier.
Ray was known as one of the best mechanical engineers and traveled throughout the country. His last assignment before retirement, his dream job, was at NASA.
Ray was also known for his zest for life and laughter. He entertained many with his comedy routine, including opening acts at Bikeweek and Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach.
Ray leaves behind four sons, Ray Frazier III, Denver, Colo., Damon Gradisar, Ormond Beach, Ricky Frazier and Travis Frazier, St. Augustine, Fla.; two granddaughters, Laurie Ann Frazier and Chandler Gradisar, Denver, Colo.; brother, Phil (Jan) Frazier, Owensboro, Ky.; sister, Pam (Dan) Mastin, Greenville, N.C.; nieces, Audra Fritz, Leander, Texas, Erin Frazier, Owensboro; nephew, Noah Mastin, Souderton, Pa.; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many extended family members and friends.
A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held at Pirana Grille ? 241 N. U.S. 1, in Ormond Beach on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 09/04/09)
Velma Lynette Frazier, 44, Jacksonville, died Nov. 8, 2008.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Borden Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Survived by daughter, Kenya; father, Leonard Scott Sr.; two brothers; two sisters. Viewing today, 5 to 8 p.m. at Chase Chapel.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/08)
Grace Silano Freda of St. Augustine, passed on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at the age of nearly 96. Grace was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre and Allentown, Pa., and moved to Orange, N.J., in 1932. She graduated from Allentown High School and worked at the Embassy Nut and Sweet Shop on Main Street in Orange, N.J., from 1932 to 1941. She married Anthony J. Freda on Dec. 27, 1937, and lived in Orange, N.J., with him until they retired in 1972, at which time they moved to St. Augustine.
She is survived by her children, Mary Grace Drucker and her husband, Martin, of St. Augustine Beach, and James Freda and his wife, Elaine, of Charlotte, N.C., her grandchildren, Karen Drucker Baka and her husband, Jim, of Belmont, Calif., Sandra Drucker Wright and her husband, Christopher, of New York, N.Y., and Jennifer Freda of Lone Tree, Colo., and her great-grandchildren, Morgan Grace and Maisie Wright of New York, N.Y. She is also survived by her three sisters, Ceil Kurak, Veronica Walls and Antionette Rosto and an abundance of loving cousins, nieces and nephews who were very much a part of her life.
Grace will be forever remembered for hosting friends and relatives over the summers and throughout the years in her home on Almeria Street in St. Augustine. She always was ready with a meal: either her famous "pastid" or her "macaroni olio e aglio." She enjoyed life to the fullest and was never afraid to share her opinion on a range of topics. She will be remembered and loved by all who knew her.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 5, 2010)
Marian Fredman, 82, died March 2, 2009, in Titusville.
She is survived by sons, John Richard Fredman, James Robert Fredman, and Jeffrey Lawton Fredman; two granddaughters, Lindsey and Jessica. Services will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Baptist Church, St. Augustine.
North Brevard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/04/09)
John Henry Freechack, devoted husband and father, passed away on Dec. 23, 2009, at 86 in the Ashford Court assisted-living facility in Jacksonville Beach.
He was born in Brownsville, Pa., on July 4, 1923, to John and Rose Freechack, first-generation Americans from Czechoslovakia.
John was predeceased by siblings Robert, James and Rose.
He is survived by sister Betty Lou Walters, of Pennsylvania. He was married to his beloved wife, Phyllis, of 57 loving years, who passed away in 2003. John is survived by his three children, Cheryl Pearson (James), of Ponte Vedra Beach; John Freechack (Cathy), of Northfield, Ill.; and Keith Freechack (Lisa), of Eden Prairie, Minn. John was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren.
In World War II, John served in the U.S. Army Air Force in England as a member of the 546th Bomber Squadron. There he played the guitar in a military band, bringing pleasure to those around him. The guitar and music in all its forms remained a lifelong source of joy to John.
A graduate of West Virginia University, John was a certified public accountant and embarked on a career in finance that took his family to many homes throughout the Midwest. John and Phyllis retired to St. Augustine in 1988.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach.
Memorial donations may be made in John's name to The Care Connection, Council on Aging, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services are under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz.
(St Augustine Record, 12/26/2009)
James J. Freedman, 94, died on Jan. 7, 2009, at 3:40 p.m. at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
Jim was born in New York to immigrants Ida and Joseph Freedman on March 10, 1914. Jim went to NYU and became a dentist, serving as captain in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He spent time based in Maine and Europe, including Scotland and Paris, after Liberation. He raised three sons with his first wife, Josie, living in Riverdale, N.Y., and at times ran practices in both Brooklyn and Manhattan to provide for his family. After Josie's death in 1969, Jim met and married Goldie L. Marshall in 1970. She was the absolute love of his life and he's been waiting to join her since she died in May 2007.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Mack, and his beloved son, Richard (Zeb) Freedman.
He is survived by his remaining sons, Dennis Freedman and Kenny Freedman; his baby sister, Dorothy Kronenberg; Kenny's wife, Gloria; and two grandsons, Maxx and Jesse Freedman. He is also survived by his beloved step-daughter, Madeline Renard, who was able to be with him at the end with others who loved him.
Jim will be missed for his plain wisdom, loving ways and great stories.
Services will be planned at a later date.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/09/09)
Mary Ibanez Freer, 82, went home to be with her Lord on March 13, 2009.
She died at her home in Hastings, Fla., surrounded by her loving husband, children and Hospice services.
Born May 23, 1926, Mary was raised in Roebling, N.J., a life-long resident until her move to Hastings in 1990. Daughter of the late Angel Ibanez and Anna Rebbeca West of Roebling. Mother of the late Anita Louise Demaria and Joanne Martisofski of Florence, N.J.
Mary worked many years as a bus driver for Florence Township Schools and Hamilton Motor Coaches in Florence.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Gilbert Freer; two sons, Bishop Ramon Demaria and wife, Gloria, of Texas, and David Freer of Florida; four daughters, Mary Frances Barota of Illinois, Dolores Demaria of New Jersey, Nancy Todd and husband, Neil, of Florida, Kathyanne Demaria-Santos and husband, Jeffrey, of Florida, stepdaughter, Lisa Esposito and husband, Jim, of New Jersey; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Koschek and Porter Funeral Home, Roebling, N.J. Funeral service will be on Saturday at Koschek and Porter at 9 a.m. Her son, Bishop Ramon Demaria, will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or www.diabetes.org.
(St Augustine Record, 03/18/09)
George L. Frenz, 62, Hastings, died March 12, 2010, at his home. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., and had resided here for the past seven years, moving here from Jacksonville. He was co-owner of F&A Marine Construction Inc. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Lodge 4253 and the Amelia Island Research and Recovery.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Conch House Lounge.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made for a living tree memorial to be planted in his honor. For information, contact Lisa Crosby.
He is survived by his wife Karen Frenz, Hastings; one son, George Karl Frenz, Oklahoma, two daughters, Amber Ren? Gates, Texas, Whitney Lee Ann Robbins, Ft. Pierce; two sisters, Karla Redfern, Kissimmee, Melissa Lukes, California; one brother, Thomas Frenz, St. Louis, Mo.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammie Frenz.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/2010)
Rudolph A. "Rudy" Frenzke, age 83, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 1, 2010, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center. Rudy was born in Kankakee, Ill. and had lived there for most of his life, moving to St. Augustine in 2003. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, as a Military Police, Paratrooper, Truck Driver and Sharpshooter. For 30 years he worked as a Maintenance Engineer for St. Mary"s Hospital in Kankakee, and also worked in residential construction. Rudy was a talented woodworker who took pleasure in restoring antique furniture and upholstery. He and his wife, Elaine enjoyed traveling in their RV, fishing, camping, swimming and gardening. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Anna Frenzke.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine E. Frenzke of St. Augustine; daughters, Marie Frenzke of Rochester, MN and Diana Jacobs and her husband Brian of St. Augustine, and his grandsons, Kyle and David.
Funeral Services and interment will be held at a later date in Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/4/2010)
Louis Henry Fricke, 88, of Jacksonville, died April 13, 2008, in St. Augustine. A native of New Orleans, he was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy.
Services: Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at San Jose Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Jim Moss will officiate. Interment will be at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Catholic Charities.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Henry and Theodore Fricke; and by a sister, Hilder Hezeau.
Survivors: His wife, Irene Walker; son: Stephen Fricke of St. Augustine, Fla.; and one grandson.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/19/08)
Doris W. Fridy, 84, of Palatka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at the Palatka Health Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Chesterfield County, Va., and had resided in Palatka for the past 63 years coming from Petersburg, Va.
She served as a volunteer in the Putnam County schools for 20 years and as a Girl Scout leader for seven years. She was truly a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, gardening and raising her children and helping with her grandchildren. She had worked as a poll worker at the Sunnihites Precinct for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Fridy; two sisters, Vera Biesser and Lucille Bickings; and a brother, Leo Wyatt.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Gary Simpson of Palatka; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sharon Fridy of Palatka; four grandchildren and their spouses, Matt and Dawn Simpson of Palatka, Mike and Rothe Simpson of Guntersville, Ala., Kevin and Sarah Fridy of Tampa and Kristin and Tony Paproski of Palatka; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah Bellamy and Emily Simpson, both of Palatka.
Calling hours will be held from 6- 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Masters Funeral Home of Palatka. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Gene Maddox officiating. Interment will follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, monetary gifts may be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on October 12, 2011 )
Mildred Thompson Friedly, 94, of Oxford-Grandville County, N.C., died April 22, 2008, at Grandville Medical Center. Mrs. Friedly was a native of Washington County, Md., and had resided in St. Augustine Beach for 35 years before moving to Oxford-Grandville County. She was a retired hairdresser and was a former member of Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was a founding member of the St. Augustine Bridge Club.
Services: No services are planned.
Survivors: Her daughter, Joan T. Evans, Oxford-Grandville County; son, Robert Friedly, Mertz Town, Pa.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Friedly, and parents, Claude and Nellie Hammers Hottel.
In charge: Eakes Funeral Home, Oxford, N.C.
(St Augustine Record, 4/29/08)
Robert C. Friedman, 73, of Borger, Texas, died Thursday, May 14, 2009.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He resided in Borger for the last four years, moving there from St. Augustine, Fla.
He is survived by his three children, Robert M. Friedman of St. Augustine, Lisa Friedman of Nevada and Michelle Friedman of St. Augustine; one grandson, Tyler, of St. Augustine, Lucy Carpenter, the mother of his children and care giver, of Borger, Texas; his brother, Albert Friedman of West Hollywood, Calif.; nephew, David Friedman of Hollywood, Fla., and niece, AnneMichelle Friedman of Santa Barbara, Calif.
Robert will be remembered for his kindness and loving heart to all and he will never will be forgotten. His Spirit will be with us always!
(St Augustine Record, 05/17/09)
Theresa J. Frilling, 54, of Hastings, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2011.
She was born Aug. 21, 1956, to Charles and Dolores Frilling in Saint Marys, Ohio. She attended Anna High School.
She is survived by her fiance, Dennis Buschgans, of Hastings. She is also survived by a son, Jeffrey Epley Jr.; a daughter, Theresa Fitchpatrick; as well as four grandchildren, Ronald St. Myers Jr., and girlfriend, Beth Grilliot, Brooke St. Myers, Katie St. Myers and Destini St. Myers, all of Sidney, Ohio. Theresa is also survived by two sisters, Judy Fortenberry and her husband, Wayne, of Texas, and Mary Jo Schmiesing, and her husband Daniel, of Maria Stien.
Theresa enjoyed spending her time with her best friend, Kathleen Bunassar, of Palm Coast, Fla., as well as her Flagler Estate Family ("Keep on Camping!").
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Theresa"s life will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Lookout Park at Anastasia State Park.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in St. Augustine Record on June 14, 2011
Henry A. Frith, 89, passed away at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 14, 2010.
A graveside service will be held later in Cottonwood, Ala.
He is survived by his son, Robert (Helen) Frith; sister, Mary Snyder; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 15, 2010)
Joyce Ann "Nana" Fritzsch, 69, of St. Augustine, died on March 4, 2008, at her residence in St. Augustine. She was born in Pontiac, Mich., and was a longtime resident of Middleburg before moving to St. Augustine in 2000. She worked as the store manager for the Jiffy store in Middleburg for many years.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2008, at St. Augustine Memorial Park with The Rev. Terrence Morgan, officiating. Interment will follow in the columbarium at Memorial Park.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing can make a contribution in her memory to: Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Geraldine Blanzy. She is survived by daughters, Cathy Hart and her husband, Michael of St. Augustine, and Patti Tims of Stuart; a son, Tommy Tims of Mandarin; grandchildren, Danny, Jeffrey, Brittany, Lauren, Michael, Stephanie, Josh, Bryan, Justin, Eric; and four great-grandchildren.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/8/08)
Andrew W. "Arty" Froehlich, 83, of St. Augustine, died on Jan. 18, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a longtime resident of Hamilton Square, N.J., before moving to St. Augustine in 1990.
Arty began his working life with Railway Express in Princeton Jct., N.J., before leaving to serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war he returned to Princeton, N.J., and began working with his brother in the family business, Bohrens (United) Moving & Storage Co., as a driver, and later worked in the front office of the business for many years. Upon retirement and moving to St. Augustine, Andrew drove the Flagler Hospital shuttle bus for the Council on Aging. He was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, June C. Froehlich, of St. Augustine; sons, William Froehlich and his wife, Linda, of St. Augustine, and Wayne Froehlich of Palmyra, N.J.; daughters, Nancy Lentini and her husband, Dr. Larry, of Newtown, Pa., and Gayle Cromwell and her husband, William, of Fort Loudin, Pa.; a brother, Fred Froehlich, of St. Augustine; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Dudley Weaver officiating. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday preceding the service at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing can make a donation in his memory to Council on Aging, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/21/2010)
Fred Froehlich, 83, passed away on July 4, 2011, at the Stewart Meyer Hospice in Palm Coast, Fla. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 8, 1928. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he worked as the manager at Bohren's Moving and Storage in Princeton Junction (West Windsor), N.J. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife Gloria moved to St. Augustine, Fla.
He was active in West Windsor volunteering for numerous groups and fundraising events. He was an announcer for the West Windsor Little League and most notably was president of the West Windsor Lion's Club.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria to whom he demonstrated the utmost devotion through her long battle with Alzheimer's.
He is survived by his son, David C. Froehlich (wife Susan), and granddaughter, Kathryn of Cary, N.C., his daughter, Cindy Froehlich (husband Mohamed Saliou Camara) of Palm Coast, and his son, Colonel Chris Froehlich, U.S.A.F. (wife Yvonne) and grandson, Jack of Dayton, Ohio, and granddaughter, Lisa and great-grandson, Dylan of Virginia Beach, Va. His family will warmly remember his sense of humor and generous spirit.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine, Fla.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 7, 2011)
Thomas R. Fruda Sr., 79, passed away on June 4, 2011, in Madison, Ga., from injuries sustained in an accident. He is survived by his wife, Debra Fruda, and children, Thomas R. Fruda Jr., Linda Thames, Ronald Fruda, Rebekah Evans, Amanda Evans and Jennifer Evans. Visitation and Memorial service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday June 9, 2011, at National Cremation - Burial Society, 6940 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211 (904) 346-3331.
Published in St. Augustine Record on June 8, 2011
Douglas P. Fry, 57, St. Augustine, died May 1, 2011, at his home.
Memorial services will be held later in Indiana.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 6, 2011)
Marcus Fry,78, Hastings, Fla., died Aug 22, 2011 following a long illness at home surrounded by family and friends.
No services are planned.
Arrangements entrusted to Coleman’s Mortuary, Hastings, Fla.
(The St. Augustine Record, 08/25/11)
FRY, Marcus R. "Mark", May 11, 1933-Aug. 22, 2011
Marcus R. Fry, 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at home. Marcus was born May 11, 1933, in Osceola, Ind., to the late Edward and Ruth Fry. Marcus married June Gay on June 30, 1951. She preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Robert and Donald, two sisters, Emilou Corpe and Bernice Anglemeyer, son, Jeff and grandson, Jeffrey.
Mark retired after 30 years of service from Ball Band/Uniroyal as a sewing machine mechanic and millwright. Mark also worked for Kosigie Leather Goods and South Bend Toy, both in South Bend, Ind., Riblets Corporation, in Elkhart, Ind., several trailer factories and canvas shops located in Goshen, Ind., and Elkhart. Mark and his wife June moved to St. Augustine in 1970, to retire. Then Mark started his own business, MARKS Sewing Machine Repairs.
He is survived by daughter, Susie (Gary) Naragon of Mesa, Ariz.; two grandsons, one granddaughter and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to Cedar Road Missionary Church, 525 Cedar Road, Osceola, IN 46561.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 4, 2011)
James Charles Frye passed away in St. Augustine on Aug. 24, 2008. Charles was born in St. Augustine at the East Coast Hospital on Sept. 30, 1942. He was the son of the late James Oscar Frye and the late Grace Smith Thomas. He was a veteran of the War in Vietnam and an avid fisherman.
His two children, Barbara and Jimmy, his brother, Michael (Mildred) Thomas, and his sister, Sharon (Roger) Parks, his uncle, William Smith, and many nieces and nephews survive Charles.
A private service will be held at a future date.
Those wishing to may make donations in his memory to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/29/08)
Elizabeth Fuller, 87, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Nov. 10, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Greenville, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine, Fla., since 1989. She was a retired grocery store owner.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. David Shokes officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant Fuller Jr.
She is survived by her son, Bryant Fuller III, St. Augustine, Fla.; three sisters, Betty Fable, St. Augustine, Fla., Christine Camp, Acworth, Ga., and Louise Burke, Stone Mountain, Ga.; two brothers, Davis Findley, Woodbury, Ga., and Roy Findley, Rockmart, Ga.; and a grandson, John Bryant Fuller.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/12/08)
Sandi Chauncey Fuller, 55, formerly of Live Oak, Fla., passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 15, 2010, at her home in St. Augustine, Fla., following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandi was born in Live Oak on Dec. 31, 1954, to Myrtice and Paul Chauncey Sr. She lived most of her life in Live Oak before moving to St. Augustine in 2000.
Sandi received her master's degree in reading education from Florida State University. She dedicated her life to education and taught language arts for 10 years at the Suwannee Middle School. She taught advanced English in St. Augustine for eight years and was involved in many church activities.
Survivors include her husband, Van Fuller of St. Augustine; one son, Austin (Crystal) Kinard, Live Oak; one daughter, Natalie (Ryan) Baker, St. Augustine; her mother, Myrtice Chauncey, Live Oak; one brother, Paul (Dottie) Chauncey Jr., Live Oak; and five granddaughters.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening, Sept. 17, 2010, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 in the Rocky Sink Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Carter and Pastor Earl Glisson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family asked for those wishing to send flowers do so, or make contributions to Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Please sign the guestbook at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.
(St Augustine Record, September 17, 2010)
Donald E. Funk, a resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, died June 1, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was 69 years old. Donald was born Jan. 22, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Daniel Suter Funk and Helen Catherine Hauser of Emsworth, Pa. He and his wife, Lorena, moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in August 1991.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the AOPA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
He was a retired advertising artist and owner of AF&F Creative Services Group.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to be held at 2833 South Ponte Vedra Blvd. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 7 p.m.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lorena R. Funk of Ponte Vedra Beach; his devoted sons, Dean Funk (Kathy) of Austell, Ga., Darrell Funk, and Daniel Funk (Annette), both of Baltimore, Md.; his brother, Gerald Funk (Sue); grandchildren, three granddaughters and one grandson of Baltimore, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 06/05/08)
Donald Furdock, 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Woodbridge, N.J., passed away at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring on Jan. 11, 2009, following a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Donald; daughters, Tracy Caltabiano and Robin Furdock; a grandson, Anthony Caltabiano.
(St Augustine Record, 01/13/09)
Chloe Elizabeth Furlong, 2-year-old daughter of Charlie and Bonny Furlong, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 12, 2012, at Wolfson Children"s Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born on Oct. 29, 2009, in St. Augustine.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lily Furlong, and her brother, Ryley Furlong; paternal grandparents, Mark and Marie Furlong; maternal grandparents, Marc and Elaine Green, all of St. Augustine; paternal great-grandparents, Beverly and Lee Furlong, Warrenton, Va., Paula and Jay Volentine, Riverton, W.Va.; maternal great-grandmothers, Elizabeth Ann Green, St. Augustine, Shirley Herried, Pompano Beach, Fla.; paternal great-great-grandmother, Polly Reid, Manassas, Va.; and numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Christine Green.
A celebration of her life will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Good News Church, 1357 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to "Music for Marlee and Friends" or to Wolfson Children"s Hospital.
St. Johns Family funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on January 15, 2012 )