Ronald Roberts
September 23, 2008
ROBERTS, Ronald E., Jr., 43, of Brandon passed away September 23, 2008. He is survived by his children, Jacob and Jessica; sisters, Cynthia (Scott) Davidson, Cheryl Fernandez; parents Ronald and Juanita Roberts; nieces and nephews and his loving companion, Jamie' Saunders. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Mental Health Care, Inc. The family will receive...
Gale F. "Kirk" Kirkpatrick
September 22, 2008
Kirkpatrick, Gale F., 78, of Valrico, passed away at home under Hospice care, on September 22, 2008 after a long illness. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Alice, and loving family. "Kirk" was a retired Air Force fighter pilot who flew 182 combat missions in Vietnam. He was awarded many medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He...
James B. "Jim" Chandler
September 20, 2008
Chandler, James B, Sr., 74, of Tampa, passed away on October 20, 2008. Jim is survived by his loving family. There will be a Celebration of Jim's Life on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Brian Pledger
September 20, 2008
PLEDGER, Brian Keith, 36, of Riverview passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Brian was a life long resident of the Tampa Bay area. He is survived by: his loving parents, Wayne Pledger, Sr. and Patricia Levengood; son, Brandon Pierson; siblings, Wayne Pledger, Jr., Patrick Pledger, Pamela Perera, and Austin Pledger; 4 nephews; 3 nieces. Memorial services will be held...
Robert Cecil Deese
September 19, 2008
Deese, Robert Cecil, 87, of Brandon, passed away on September 19, 2008. Cecil was a loving husband and father. His family will always remember him as the strongest man they ever knew. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 61 years, Margaret; son, Bobby (Ellie) Deese, Jr.; daughters, Cecelia (Leon) Seal, Vickie (Bill) Robbins, Kathy McClamma, Penny (Steve)...
Michael Melillo
September 19, 2008
MELILLO, Jr., Michael Joseph, 72, of Riverview passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008. Michael served proudly as a Naval Aviator from 1958 to 1978. He moved to the area 10 years ago from Tallahassee, FL. He loved flying, gardening, playing bridge, dogs, reading, fishing, and his family. He is survived by: his loving wife of 47 years, Penny; daughters,...
Michael Joseph Lianzo
September 17, 2008
Lianzo, Michael Joseph, 33, of Valrico, passed away September 17, 2008, surrounded and comforted by his family, after a brave and hard-fought three-year battle with colon cancer. Mike was an employee of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; son, Parker Michael, 7; his parents, Joseph and Lynn Lianzo; and brother, Christopher Lianzo. Visitation will be on Saturday, September...
Iris Wright
September 17, 2008
Wright, Iris, 49, of Riverview, passed away on September 17, 2008. She is survived by her loving family. There will be a memorial service on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior.
Joseph Tomkiewicz
September 16, 2008
TOMKIEWICZ, Joseph Frank, 81, of Riverview passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Joseph moved to the area 43 years ago from Chicago, IL. He is survived by: his wife of 46 years, Eltis; sons, Woodrow C. Carter and William Johnson; daughters, Sandra Curci and Christine Zulic; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on...
Raul Martinez
September 13, 2008
Martinez, Raul, 97, of Tampa, passed away on September 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving family, sisters, Teresa Calzon, Dora Polo, Gloria Torres; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service for Raul on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home.