Obituaries

  • Jeanne Courtney August 07, 1924 ~ February 04, 2016

    Jeanne Courtney, 91, of Vero Beach Florida, formerly of Upper Montclair and Verona New Jersey, passed away late on Thursday, February 4th 2016 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach Florida, after a very brief illness. Born August 7, 1924 in Glen Ridge New Jersey, Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Howard […]

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  • R. Joan Kennedy September 03, 1918 ~ February 03, 2016

    William �Bill� Joseph Kennedy, 83, of Melbourne Beach, Florida passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. R. Joan Kenendy, age 97, passed away on February 3, 2016 at Viera Health and Rehab in Melbourne, Florida. Mr. Kennedy was a United States Navy Veteran 1951-1954, having served in Korea. Joan and […]

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  • James B. Cleary February 02, 2016

    James B. Cleary, died February 2, 2016. Sons, Paul, David, William. Predeceased by wife, Frances Cleary.

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  • Bruce Barstow August 21, 1935 ~ January 28, 2016

    Bruce Barstow, age 80, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on January 28, 2016 at VNA Hospice House. Bruce was born and raised in Falmouth, Massachusetts to the late Alvah Morton and Miriam Barstow. Mr. Barstow served in the United States Air Force. He attended University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. Bruce enjoyed his many years […]

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  • Neil Duffy May 09, 1936 ~ January 24, 2016

    Neil Duffy passed in peace on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Neil was born on Mother�s Day, May 9, 1936. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia (Ginny) Duffy with whom he shared 50 wonderful years. Neil will be forever missed by his daughters; Jennifer Duffy Bookstaver and Vanessa Duffy; Vanessa�s husband, Martin O�Sullivan and […]

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  • Robert A. Grillo November 21, 1927 ~ January 21, 2016

    Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY & moved to Hartford with his parents, Anthony & Caroline, & older brother Lucian. He attended Hall High School & Yale School of Music. Bob worked for insurance companies including Metlife and Aetna, until establishing an investment company – Grillo Financial Services, with son Paul. A salesman at heart, […]

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  • Rufus Wayne Tillis July 26, 1930 ~ January 20, 2016

    Rufus Wayne Tillis, age 85, SFC Retired USA died at his home after a year long illness. �Bud� was born in Vero Beach to Beatrice Owens and Rufus Tillis, Sr. He attended VBHS and at 18, went to Miami and joined the Army. His military career took him to Germany, Austria, Greece, and many bases […]

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  • Benny Bruce Blanton July 08, 1950 ~ January 19, 2016

    Benny Bruce Blanton, age 65, died of natural causes at his home on January 19, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach and of Primitive Baptist faith. He is survived by his spouse of 45 years, Glinda Blanton; daughters, Sonia (Michael) Dobish of Orlando, Julia (John) Driggers of Vero Beach, Lena (Steve) Frank […]

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  • Richard Packard Klopp March 11, 1922 ~ January 17, 2016

    Richard Packard Klopp of John’s Island, Vero Beach, formerly of Devon and Villanova, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 17, 2016 at the age of 94. He was known as Dad, Dick or Papa by his family, friends and fans, of which he had scores. He was the consummate gentleman and family man – dapper and […]

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  • Joseph C. Scala January 26, 1946 ~ January 15, 2016

    Joseph C. Scala, 69 of Sebastian, FL passed away January 15, 2016 at the Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1946 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and had been a resident of Indian River County for 25 years coming from NJ. Joseph owned and operated his own Ceramic Company in New Jersey. […]

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