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Robert John Marszal
Aug. 18, 1948 - Apr. 29, 2016
Robert John Marszal, 67, passed away April 29, 2016. He was born August 18, 1948 to the late John and Helen Marszal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenny, Tom and Johnny and his sister, Patti. Robert served our country as a Staff Sgt. in the United States Air...
Jose Diaz Lopez
Mar. 28, 1929 - Apr. 26, 2016
Jose Diaz Lopez, 87, passed away April 26, 2016. He was born March 28, 1929 in Cuba to the late Manuel and Esperanza Diaz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalina 10 months ago. Jose came to Florida in 1980 from Cuba and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...
Brooksie Maortua
Jun. 21, 1949 - Apr. 25, 2016
MAORTUA, Brooksie, 66, of Tampa, passed away April 25, 2016. She was a loving wife, mama, Mima, sister and friend. Brooksie retired from the F.B.I. after 40 years of dedicated employment. She is survived by Jose, her devoted husband of 38 years; daughters Kristina Maortua, Heather Jorgensen...
Paul David Preston
Sep. 07, 1930 - Apr. 25, 2016
PRESTON, Paul David, 85,of Mulberry, passed away April 25, 2016. Proudly served in the United States Air Force 21 years, United Sates Postal Service, in Brandon 17 years. Survived by Agnes, his wife of 67 years, children; Paula Griffis, Gerald (Frieda), Randall (Vanda), Daniel (Janet), Mary...
William "Arnold" Imel
Apr. 14, 1926 - Apr. 18, 2016
William “Arnold” Imel, 90, passed away April 18, 2016. He was born April 14, 1926 in Galesburg, Illinois to the late Leo and Anna (Klobnak) Imel. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara and Margo; and brothers, Ross, Jack and Tony. Arnold was a retired Gunnery...
Kellie Rhea McCoy
Oct. 10, 1989 - Apr. 16, 2016
Kellie Rhea McCoy, 26, passed away April 16, 2016. She was born October 10, 1989 and a lifelong resident of Ruskin, Florida. Kellie enjoyed crafts, scrap booking, watching TV, going to the beach and spending time with her son. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Bony and Karen McCoy; son,...
CMSgt. Don K. Holderness, USAF Ret.
Aug. 23, 1946 - Apr. 09, 2016
Holderness, Don K., CMSgt USAF Ret. The Chief made his final HALO jump into eternity on 9 Apr 2016. Don was born on 23 August 1946 in Maysville, Kentuckey. He graduated from high school in Norwood Ohio in June 1964. On 10 September 1964 he entered the Air Force where he remained on active duty...
Antonio Nazario
Feb. 18, 1963 - Apr. 06, 2016
Antonio Nazario, 53, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born February 18, 1963 in Bronx, New York to Rafael Nazario and the late Milagros (Cotto) Nazario. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother, Anibal Nazario 6 months ago. Antonio enjoyed guns, race cars and building...
Marcos Hernandez
Oct. 09, 1979 - Apr. 02, 2016
Marcos Hernandez, 36, passed away April 2, 2016. He was born October 9, 1979 in New York City, New York to Minerva Hernandez and the late Raymond Hernandez. Marcos came to the Tampa Bay area in 1990 from NYC and was a member of Bethel Church. He was a Sr. Business Analyst for a healthcare...
Irene Grace DeVito
Apr. 04, 1940 - Mar. 29, 2016
Irene G. DeVito, 75, passed away March 29, 2016. She was born April 4, 1940 in Cebu, Philippines to the late Isadore and Purification (Rodriguez) Adiarte. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Kevin. Irene came to Tampa in 2003 from Rockville Centre, Long Island,...
Michele Ellerbee Tomas
Jan. 10, 1970 - Mar. 28, 2016
TOMAS, Michele Ellerbee, 46, a Tampa native, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2016. Michele was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She served as President of the Parent Board at Morning Star Catholic School, was employed at Bay Care Home Health for 18 years, and also...
William George Morris, II
Oct. 19, 1945 - Mar. 27, 2016
William George Morris II, 70, passed away March 27, 2016. He was born October 19, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois to the late William I and Bernice (Kelly) Morris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his nephews, Vincent and Jasper. William came to Hillsborough County in 1978 from...