Obituaries

Gloria A. Bellitti

Gloria A. Bellitti

Aug 12, 2021

Gloria A. Bellitti, age 57, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 12, 2021. Gloria was born on September 13, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of John Bellitti and Daisy Correa. She is survived by her husband Jesus Marin, sons John Guzman and Anthony Garcia; and daughter Destini Rodriguez. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00...

Lissette Marie Martinez

Lissette Marie Martinez

Aug 12, 2021

In Loving Memory Lissette Marie Martinez "Your presence is sorely missed, your memories we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never." April 12, 1984 – August 12, 2021 It is true that we have sustained a shock and a great loss by her sudden passing. No person or any experience, will ever replace the happy smile, happy days, and the...

Michael Rodrigues

Michael Rodrigues

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Rodrigues, 72, of Sanford, Florida passed away August 12, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Michael was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 21, 1949 to Frank and Adeline Rodrigues. He graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River and then like his father, joined the Navy. Upon his return from service he earned an associates degree...

Jose M. Garcia Jr.

Jose M. Garcia Jr.

Aug 11, 2021

José M. Garcia Jr., of Sanford, FL, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife in the late afternoon of Wednesday, August 11, 2021, succumbing to a long battle with health issues. He was 64. José was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 7, 1956 and was the eldest son of his late parents, Anne May Garcia and...

Florence Kliss

Florence Kliss

Aug 11, 2021

On August 11, 2021, at the age of 97, Florence Kliss gained her wings and joined her heavenly family. All her family and friends were lucky to have been blessed to have had her so many years. Florence loved life, always enjoying all the simple things. Her favorite times were the holidays, family gatherings, gardening, cooking, and going out for...

Robert Paul Spratley

Robert Paul Spratley

Aug 11, 2021

Robert Paul Spratley, age 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 11, 2021. Robert was born on December 7, 1931 in the Bronx, New York, the son of Cecil and Julia (Flahive) Spratley. He is survived by his wife Mary (Padilla) Spratley; daughter Gail (Bob Sanders) Spratley sons Robert (Migdalia) Spratley, and Kenneth (Susan Jones) Spratley; grandchildren Jake Castro...

Earl Louis Linville

Earl Louis Linville

Aug 11, 2021

With the passing of Earl Louis Linville on August 11, 2021, his family and friends recognize that a true gentleman has gone home to be with his Lord. His smile, quick wit, and big heart have been beautifully woven through our memories of his life to be celebrated on August 24, 2021, at 11am at The Forest Club, 400 North...

Frederick Foster Zeigler Iv

Frederick Foster Zeigler Iv

Aug 10, 2021

Frederick "Freddie" Foster Zeigler IV, of Chalk Hill, went home to be with God on August 10th, 2021. Freddie was a husband to Kara , loving father to Freddie, Lucas and Remi, son to Fred and Rhonda Zeigler, brother to Mason Zeigler and Jordan DeGusipe, brother-in-law to Josh DeGusipe and Amber Zeigler, uncle, grandson and a friend to many. His...

Sharmistha Rameshbhai Patel

Sharmistha Rameshbhai Patel

Aug 10, 2021

Sharmistha Rameshbhai Patel, age 75, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2021. Sharmistha was born on December 10, 1945 in Dhari, Gujarat, India, the daughter of Chunibhai Jamnadas and Gangaben Chunibhai Patel. She is survived by her husband Rameshbhai A. Patel, and sons: Bhavesh Patel, Jayesh Patel, and Rajesh Patel. A Hindu Service will be held from...

Debra Ann Chrisman

Debra Ann Chrisman

Aug 10, 2021

Debra Ann Chrisman, age 68, of Winter Springs, FL, passed away on August 10, 2021. Debra was born on July 12, 1953 in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Lyle and Louise (Schneider) Beyers. She is survived by her niece Melissa Hafferman and aunt Bette Funneman. Services are pending at this time. The family of Debra Ann Chrisman invites you to...

Kirpal Singh Sathi

Kirpal Singh Sathi

Aug 10, 2021

Kirpal Singh Sathi, age 87, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2021. Kirpal was born on April 1, 1934, in Punjab, India, the son of Ram Kishan Singh and Prem Kaur. He is survived by his son Gurdev Singh and daughters: Tejwant Kaur, Gurinder Kaur Singh, Davinder K. Varde and Semrat Singh. A Hindu Service will be held...

Judith Elaine Acton

Judith Elaine Acton

Aug 9, 2021

Judith Elaine Acton, age 74, of Casselberry, Florida passed away on August 9, 2021. Judith was born on April 13, 1947 in Cass, West Virginia, the daughter of Howard and Rhoda (Summerfield) Barb. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Mark Barb and is survived by her son Joseph J. (Kimberly) Acton; grandchildren: Joseph J. Acton, Jr., Ethan...

Mark Ackerman

Mark Ackerman

Aug 9, 2021

Mark Ackerman — beloved husband, father, friend, son, and brother — passed away on August 9, 2021, at home in Winter Park, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was a builder in every sense of the word. A builder of fine homes. A builder of family and friends. A builder of bridges between people. A builder of faith and...

James Paul Hlinka

James Paul Hlinka

Aug 9, 2021

James Paul Hlinka, age 76, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2021. James was born on March 31, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of John Hlinka and Mary Molnar. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann (Nedlbalski) Hlinka, son James (Kathy) Hlinka; daughter Kimberly (David) Henshilwood; grandchildren: Emiley Hlinka, Kacey Hlinka and Briana Henshilwood. In lieu...

Jesus Oliva Reyes

Jesus Oliva Reyes

Aug 9, 2021

Jesus Oliva Reyes, age 97 of Orlando, Fl passed away at his residence on August 9, 2021. Jesus was born on August 17, 1923 in Jiguani Cuba, the son of Jesus Oliva Escalante and Mercedes Reyes Benitez He was proceeded in death by his wife Esther and is survived by his only daughter Mary Ann Newhouse (Kenneth) of Raleigh, N.C.,...

Yvonne Marie Rice

Yvonne Marie Rice

Aug 9, 2021

Yvonne Marie Rice, 57, of Sanford Florida passed away on August 4th 2021. She was born June 6th 1964 in Kingstown, Rhode Island. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Yvonne is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Inez & Joseph Appel and her father Raymond H. Rice. She leaves behind her mother, Delores Chalkley, her...

Gangaben P. Patel

Gangaben P. Patel

Aug 9, 2021

Gangaben P. Patel, age 89, passed away on August 9, 2021. Born on January 16, 1932 in Umarva, India, the daughter of Chunibhai and Sammjuba Patel. She is survived by her children: Varsha (Bhupendra) Patel, Alka Patel, and Nayna Patel. Hindu Service at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 13, 2021 at DeGusipe Funeral Home, 9001 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL...

Richard James Cupac

Richard James Cupac

Aug 9, 2021

Richard Cupac, 80, of St. Petersburg, began his heavenly journey on August 9, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1941 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Cupac. As well as two siblings and several cousins. Richard was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School and attended there with NFL legend...

Jamna K. Ratwani

Jamna K. Ratwani

Aug 9, 2021

Jamna K. Ratwani, age 89 of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2021. Jamna was born on June 8, 1932 in Sindh, Pakistan, the daughter of Hiranand and Mashu Ramchandani. She is survived by her sons Shankar R. Punjabi and Dalip R. Punjabi. Hindu Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at DeGusipe Funeral Home...

Manjulaben R. Patel

Manjulaben R. Patel

Aug 8, 2021

Manjulaben R. Patel, age 88, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 8, 2021. Manjulaben was born on September 18, 1932 in Kampala, Uganda, the daughter of Ashabhai and Chanchlben Patel. She was preceded in death by her husband Ramanlal S. Patel and is survived by her daughters: Varsha Patel and Rohini Patel; son, Himesh Patel. A Hindu Service will...