Dean Curtis Hatch
Jun 12, 2016
Dean Curtis Hatch, 59, of Miami FL, died following a heart attack on Sunday June 12th. A beloved brother, he is survived by his sister Ann Hatch of Sunrise FL and two brothers, Ken Hatch of Palm Beach, FL and Kevin Hatch of Coral Springs, FL. And stepmother Lynne Hatch of Daytona, FL. He was a chef by trade and...
Sophie Helkowski
Jun 11, 2016
Our Beloved Mother, Sophie Helkowski, 97, of Sunrise, FL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 11, 2016. She was the oldest of 9 children, all 8 boys, of Victoria & John Konefal. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. As a young girl, she returned to Poland with her parents to help her aging grandparents. When...
Juliann McDonald
Jun 9, 2016
Juliann McDonald passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday, June 9th 2016 at her beloved farm in Davie Florida. She was born on February 5th, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and moved to Florida in 1961. She was also proceeded in death by her parents, Cathrine M. Hay (mother) and Paul T. Hay (father). She is survived by her...
Hector O. Williams
Jun 3, 2016
Hector “Victor” Williams, age 85 of Sunrise FL, peacefully passed away this Friday, June 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents David and Gwendolyn Williams on July 7, 1930 in Kingston, Jamaica, and was the eldest of two. He attended St. Georges College in Kingston, married Lorna “Hopey” in 1956, and started an office equipment...
Vilma Brunton
Jun 3, 2016
Vilma M. Brunton was born to Irving and Lydia De Nobriga on May 26th 1935 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. She was 81 years of age and was a resident of Sunrise, Florida. She died shortly after having abdominal surgery at Westside Regional Hospital on Friday, June 3rd 2016 at 6:50 A.M. She was the beloved wife of...
Joseph Trentacoste
Jun 1, 2016
Joseph Trentacoste age 88 of Weston, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. A veteran of WWII and a retired police officer for the City of New York. He is survived by his wife, Millie; daughter Linda (Mario) Spagnuolo; son, Joseph (Anne) Trentacoste, Jr.; sister, Crucifissa (Tom) Riley and 6 grandchildren. His family will receive friends on Friday from...
Nancy Virga
May 31, 2016
Nancy Virga of Fort Lauderdale, FL died in her home, surrounded by her family on May 31, 2016. She had been blessed – and blessed us - with 102 years on this earth. Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Virgil and Earleen Virga and her daughter-in-law Victoria Virga; her eight grandchildren; and her seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded...
Robert Hill
May 22, 2016
Robert Bryant Hill, of Sunrise, FL passed away on Sunday May 22, 2016 from a battle with cancer. Robert was born on Holy Thursday, April 7th 1955; born in Coral Gables, FL and raised in Hialeah, FL to Frank and Kathleen Hill whom were Pre Deceased before his sudden passing. He is survived by his loving wife Lydia & 3...
Peter A Isaia
May 22, 2016
Isaia, Peter Arthur 2/14/1931 – May 22, 2016 Peter Arthur Isaia lost his valiant battle with lung cancer surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Isaia was born to Lucy and Raphael Isaia on Valentine’s Day in Brooklyn, NY which he often called “the capital of the world”. At 14 years old his first job was as a runner for W.E....
Joseph "Joey" E. Hone
May 19, 2016
Joseph "Joey" E. Hone, 26, of Sunrise, FL passed away May 19, 2016. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home Sawgrass/Weston 371 NW 136 Ave Sunrise, FL 33325. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 10:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church Sunrise, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be...
Dolores "Dee" O'Neill
May 19, 2016
Dolores "Dee" O'Neill, 71, of Tamarac, Florida passed away May 19, 2015. The family will receive friends Monday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Monday, 7:30 PM at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home Sawgrass/Weston 371 NW 136 Ave Sunrise, FL 33325. Flowers may be sent to...
Richard Allan Gorgens
May 18, 2016
Richard Allan Gorgens, a giant in every way, died on May 18th at age 69 in Plantation, Florida. Richard/Richie/Rich/Dick/Opa died peacefully at his home from infection after a valiant fight against progressive post-polio disease and related complications. He contracted the polio virus at 4 years old and his mother, then a nurse, personally and tirelessly rehabilitated him and he miraculously...
James Polisi
May 16, 2016
Polisi, James, 80, of Plantation, passed away on May 16, 2016. Jesus reunited James Sr., with his son, James Jr., after 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Janet (Steven); three grandchildren, Jimmy, Alexandra, and Steven. Contact family for service information. Arrangements entrusted to T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 954-587-6888 tmralph.com
DeLores J. Keller
May 15, 2016
DeLores Joan Keller of Lauderdale Lakes passed away May 15, 2016. Delores is a mother of five, Terry, Sharon, Tom, Michael and Patrick, 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St Paul The Apostle Catholic Church 2700 NE 36th St. Lighthouse Point, FL. Entombement will follow at Our...
Monsignor Noel Fogarty
May 11, 2016
In 58 years of priesthood, Msgr. Noel Fogarty held a plethora of positions: teacher, pastor, chaplain, chancellor, vicar general, dean, president of the priests’ senate and chairman of many boards. But perhaps his most unique assignment was as recruiter of Irish clergy for South Florida. “Every September it was a battle. About 20 to 30 dioceses were vying to recruit seminarians,”...
Cynthia P. Newman
May 10, 2016
Cynthia P. Newman beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend to all, sadly passed away on May 10th 2016 at the age of 88, after a long illness. She was born in the town of Spaulding located in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica W.I. to parents Wentworth Hyde McCaulay and Tessie Mildred Webb. In the early 1970’s she migrated...
Benjamin John Vanore
May 8, 2016
BENJAMIN VANORE Born March 9, 1926-Died May 8, 2016 Benjamin Vanore passed peacefully on May 8, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1926. Benjamin moved to Plantation, FL in 1988 and lived there until his passing. He was an avid New York Mets fan and enjoyed bowling during his retirement. Benjamin is pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy. Survived by...
Carmen Alicea
May 7, 2016
Carmen Alicea was born May 12, 1920 in Lares Puerto Rico. She was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday with burial to follow at Lauderdale Memorial Park. Arrangements by T. M. Ralph Funeral Home 371 NW 136 Avenue Sunrise, Florida 33325...
William "Bill' H. Pierce
May 4, 2016
Pierce, William H. “Bill”, 88, of Plantation, passed away on May 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Piece; two daughters, Tracie (Todd) Schoonover and Julie (David) Humphries; four grandchildren, Todd and Sarah Schoonover and Dan and Christina Humphries. Visitation will be Saturday, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, with funeral services at 10:00 AM and interment immediately...
Billy "Wayne" Simmons
May 4, 2016
Simmons, Billy :Wayne" age 68 of Plantation, FL. passed away at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He had worked for Alcatel-Lucent Technology for over 42 years. A veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; sister, Sherry Dixon and his brother, James Allan (Jill) Simmons. His family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:30-12:00 PM...