BROWARD COUNTY
AZAR -William J., 85 of Lighthouse Point, FL died on Saturday, November 20,1999. Formerly of Michigan, Mr. Azar has seen a resident of Florida for 2 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; and is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Mahfood of Lighthouse Point, FL and Margaret Hickey of Brighton, MI; son, William Azar of sterling Heights, MI; 9 grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. Local arrangements were made by KRAEER SAMPLE ROAD Funeral Home.
BELMONTE – Michael Belmonte, 77 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL (formerly of Schenectady/Brooklyn, NY), died November 19, 1999. Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Kathleen Swanker & Michele Colaiani; Stepfather of Cathy DiNocco & Armand Mastroianni; Brother of Salvatore and the late Patsy Belmonte, Carmine, Phyllis & Rudolph Sagnelli, Evelyn Capozzi & Cathy Talts; Grandfather of Warren Droms & Abby Mastroianni. Prayer service Monday (today) 8:00PM at FRED HUNTER’S HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS HOME, 6301 Taft Street, where friends may call Monday (today) 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00 AM at St Maurice Catholic Church. Cremation by Fred Hunter Crematory.
BENISCH – Frances M., 82 of Hollywood, FL died November 20, 1999. The MemorialStore, Hollywood.*
BERLINER – Henry, 92 of Margate, FL died November 21, 1999. Star of David Memorial Chapel, N. Lauderdale.*
BLOCK – Juanita (nee Sather), 87, passed away at home in Plantation, FL on Nov., 20, 1999. She was the loving wife of the late Harry F. Block and is survived by her daughter Phyllis; son Roy & his wife Jan; five grandchildren & seven great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tues., Nov. 23, 1999 at 2:00-4:00 & 6:008:00P.M. with a 7:00P.M. service at the funeral home. Arrangementsby TM. Ralph Funeral Home, 954-587-6888.
BRIDGES – Ellen 93 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died November 20, 1999. The Memorial Store, Hollywood.*
CAGLE – Mary Martha, 64 of Deerfield Beach, FL passed away on November 18, 1999 after a valiant fight with cancer. A 40 year resident, she had a 27 year career as a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Deerfield Beach Elementary School. A member of her family taught at Deerfield Elementary for over 4 -decades, her mother and her husband taught there before her. She received her BA from Murray State University and graduated work from F.A.U. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Willalakes Investment Club of Lighthouse Point, National Education Assoc., Classroom Teachers Assoc. and Nat’l Elem Teachers Assoc. She is survived by her loving husband, Cleatus; sons, Chris of Deerfield Beach and Chuck (Lisa) of Lighthouse Point; and grandsons, Conner and Cameron. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Deerfield Beach. Visitation will be from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM, on Sunday, November 21, 1999 at KraeerBecker Funeral Home, 217 East Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 22, 1999 at the First Baptist Church of Deerfield Beach at 701 Northeast 2nd Street, 954-427-1216.
CANOCCI – Ceasar A, 81 of Davie, FL died November 20, 1999. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ft Laud.*
CLEARY – Donald, 62, of Sunrise, FL, died Nov. 19, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife Lois; his daughters Cathy, Loisanne, Diana; mother Evelyn Cleary; aunt & uncle Lil & Rob Woods; cousins Jackie, Jaclyn and Stephanie. Don was a devoted husband, father & son whose love for Jesus was shown throughout his life by his devotion to his family & friends. He attended Calvary Chapel in Tamarac. He used the musical talent God gave him to perform in many nursing homes throughout FL. He also sang & played the guitar at 9 Muses Art Center. He operated a mail order phonograph record business for 40 years. Friends may call from 2-7PM Monday. Funeral services will be held at 7PM at the funeral home. Donations may be made in memory of Donald Cleary to the Mental Health Association of Broward County for the benefit of the 9 Muses Art Center. Arrangements by T.M. Ralph Funeral Home 954-587-6888
COHEN – Arthur David, 66 of Plantation, FL died November 19, 1999. T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, Plantation.*
COLE – Helen of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died November 18, 1999. Fred Hunter’s Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Home.*
CORNELL – Marilyn, 66 of Lauderdale Lakes, FL died November 20, 1999. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood.*
CUOMO – Mario, 83 a retired general contractor, died Friday, November 5, 1999 at his home in Melbourne. He was born in Italy and spent his early years in Massachusetts. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1950 and owned and operated Cuomo Construction Company. After retiring he relocated to Melbourne and spent his summers in North Carolina. He -enjoyed his church, hiking in the mountains, reading and his grandchildren, James and Christina Cuomo and Aimee and Glenn -Meyer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anna Cuomo; son, James Cuomo, Sr. of -Jensen Beach; daughter, Carol Meyer of Edmond, OK; sister, Rita Geisel of Ocala; and his 4 grandchildren. Donations may be made in his memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1406, Mars Hill, NC 28754-1406.
DUNCAN – Kenneth L. Duncan, 73, of Hollywood, FL died November 20, 1999. A resident of 22 years coming from Illinois, he is survived by his wife Helen; daughters Catherine Velez of Plant City, FL, Colleen Crowell of Humble, TX, Caryn Duncan of Hollywood, FL, and Carrie L. Duncan of Davie, FL; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation Monday (today) 2-4 & 7-9 PM with Funeral Service at 8:00 PM at PANCIERA MEMORIAL HOME. Further services and interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Arrangements by: PANCIERA MEMORIAL HOME 4200 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33021 954-989-9900
DUNCANSON – Claire Wolferts, 88 of Pembroke Pines, FL died November 20, 1999. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood.*
DUPONT – Claude, 69 of Hallandale, FL died November 19, 1999. Wintter Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Hwd.*
FRANK – Anna Traktman, 99 of Lauderdale Lakes, FL died November 20, 1999. Riverside–Gordon Memoial Chapel.*
FRIEDMAN – Miriam P., 83 of Pompano Beach, FL died November 20. 1999. Menorah Gardens & Funeral Chapels, Deerfield.*
GOTTLIEB – David, 68 of Hollywood, FL died November 19, 1999. Boyd’s Family Funeral Homes.*
GULLUSCIO – John D., Jr., 61, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away November 17, 1999, formerly of Westerly, R.I., survived by wife, Margaret Boyle and also survived by two brothers and five sisters. Memorial service will be held 10 A.M. Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at St. Coleman Catholic Church. Arrangementsby FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME. 954-763-4488
HAUGER – Rodney, 81 of Fort Lauderdale, FL died Thursday, November 18, 1999. Graveside Service 1:00PM Tuesday, at Lauderdale Memorial; Park Cemetery. FRED HUNTER’S DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE HOME, 718 S. Federal Highway
KARP – Yetta, 92 of Pembroke Park, FL died November 20, 1999. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, WPB.*
LIND – LaVern R., 74 of Tamarac, FL died November 21, 1999. All Family Cremations, Tamarac.*
MAINVILLE – Ernest of Hollywood, FL died November 21, 1999. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
MATTHEWS – Robert W. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. passed away Friday, November 19, 1999 at the age of 81. Mr. Matthews served our country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach and the Elks Club of Pompano Beach. Survivors include his wife Marjorie; 3 sons: Stuart R. Matthews, Robert J. Matthews and Michael D. Matthews; 1 daughter Anna O’Conner; 16 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 23,1999 at 2:00 PM at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach. Those wishing to make an expression of Sympathy are asked to consider making contributions in his memory to the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach, 2331 N.E. 26th Ave., Pompano Beach, Fl. Localarrangements are entrusted to the KRAEER FUNERAL H0ME, 1200 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 954-941-4111
MOUTOUX – Rose, age 90 of Lighthouse Point, FL passed away November 20, 1999. She was a resident for 30 years, coming from Union City, NJ. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Deerfield Beach Chapter #275 and the Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard G. Sr. and survived by one son Howard G., Jr. of Lighthouse Point, FL and one granddaughter and 3 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, Main Road, Landing, NJ. (973) 398-3000
NANCE, JR. – Marshall, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died November 19, 1999. Fred Hunter’sDowntown Ft. Lauderdale Home.*
NAUMESCU – Haydee, 66 of Lauderhill, FL died November 20, 1999. Funeraria Broward Funeral Home, Lauderhill.*
NORLING – Brita K., 89 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died November 20, 1999. Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home, Ft. Laud.*
OLTRICHTER, JR. Stephan H., 79 of Pompano Beach, FL died November 21, 1999. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
PARDUE – Veandre Vauce, infant son, passed away November 17, 1999. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood.*
RIFF – Fred David, 83 of Lauderdale Lakes, FL died November 20, 1999. LevittWeinstein Memorial Chapel, Tamarac.*
RODRIQUEZ – Angel, 36 of Pembroke Pines, FL died November 20, 1999. JosephA. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
RUZICH – Maxine Lucille Ruzich passed away at Broward General Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL Friday, November 19, 1999. Maxine shared her residency between Columbus, OH and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Born and raised in Rio Grande, OH to the now late Helen and Lester Thompson, she graduated from Gallia Academy High School and was a graduate of Bliss College. She was a legal consultant and had worked with many lawyers in the Columbus area. She was married to the late Stephen Ruzich. Also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Hale, Patsy Hall and Dorothy Sprague. Surviving sisters are Louise (Don) Herb, Jane Little and Betty Siders of Columbus, OH, Rosie (Robert) Bennett of Scottown, OH and Nancy Fowler of Pataskala, OH; brothers, Larry and Lester (Annette) Thompson of Columbus, OH. Although Maxine did not have children of her own, there was a mutual adoration between herself and her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and qrandnephews. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Nov, 23, 1:00 P.M. at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232, where family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Private entombment at Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Revs Annie Heaberlin, officiating. Family requests contributions be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222-9988.
THURMAN – Suzanne, 48 of Pembroke Pines, FL died November 20, 1999. Boyd’s Family Funeral Homes.*
VIVIAN – June, 83 of Plantation, FL died November 20, 1999. Fred Hunter’s University Drive Home, Davie.*
WILLIAMS – John E. III, 63, formerly of Philadelphia, died November 19, 1999. John was a retired banker enjoying the ocean and beaches of Florida with his loving wife, -Elizabeth Ann He will be sadly missed by his sons, John IV (Elizabeth) of Charlotte, NC and David of Washington D.C.; his grandson, TJ; and sister, Catherine (Tom) of Pittsburgh. A gathering of friends will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, November 22 at the Robert J. Babione Funeral Home (East Chapel) where a Wake Service will be held at 7:00 pm. A -Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 23, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach. The -family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Alzheimer Association, Central New Jersey Chapter, 12 Rozel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. The Robert J. Babione Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WOODBURNE – Albert R., 71 of Plantation, FL died November 20, 1999. ForestLawn Funeral Home, Pompano*
YAGUDA – Emma, 88 of Pembroke Park, FL died November 19, 1999. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood.*
PALM BEACH COUNTY
ASCHER – Gerard, 82 of Palm Beach, FL died november 21, 1999. Menorah Gardens& Funeral Chapel, WPB.*
BAUM – Morris, 86 of Delray Beach, FL died November 20, 1999. Joseph Rubin MemorialChapel, Delray.*
BOEYE – Robert B., 79 of Boca Raton, FL died November 20, 1999. Robert J. BabioneFuneral Home-West Chapel.*
BRITO – Mario, 49 of Boca Raton, FL died November 20, 1999. All Family Cremations, Tamarac.*
BURKE – F. Patrick of Boca Raton, FL died November 20, 1999. Robert J. Babione Funeral Home, Boca.*
COHEN – Louis, 76 of Boca Raton, FL died November 20, 1999. Star of David MemorialChapel, N. Lauderdale.*
LOVINGER – Milton, of Boca Raton, FL died November 20, 1999. GuttermanWarheitMemorial Chapel, WPB.*
OUT OF AREA
LT. LUCENTE – Nicholas, age 42 of Lantana, FL formerly of Hollywood, Fl, passed away Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Shands Hospital, Gainesville, following a one (1) year, courageous battle with cancer. Lt. Lucente was an active member of the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department for over 16 years. His most recent assignment was as the department’s special Operations Coordinator. Lt. Lucente served as the president of Local 1891 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, and was an instructor at the local Fire Academy. Lt. Lucente faithfully served the citizens of Boynton Beach since February 1983 and will be remembered for his dedication to improving the safety and pro fessionalism of his brother and sister firefighters. Lt. Lucente will be sorely missed by his family of firefighters in Boynton Beach and throughout the State of Florida. He is survived by his sister Lisa Hamilton of Hollywood; neice Jamie Hamilton, and will be lovingly remembered by his fiance, Arleen Ramos and her daughters; Alexie and Alyssa. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 11:30 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 643 NE 4th Avenue, Boynton Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department, I.A.F.F. Local # 1891, 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 in Lt. Lucente’s memory.
PATINO – Lucio, 86 of Peru, died November20, 1999. All Family Cremations, Tamarac.*
PLATTEIS – Sara Levitt Platteis, age 88, Quarry Brook Drive, South Windsor, CT, died peacefully on saturday at the Manchester Manor in Manchester, CT. she died after a long illness. Mrs. Platteis was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and resided in Schenectady, NY for many years and later moved to Pembroke Pines, Florida. She moved to South Windsor, Connecticut to be closer with her family. While residing in Pembroke Pines she was an active volunteer at the Memorial Hospital in Pembroke Pines. Sara and her late husband Sid owned and operated a wonderful Mom and Pop grocery store in Schenectady for many years.
Sara will always be remembered for her warm smile, kind words, and gentle heart. Her memory will be forever cherished by her son and daughter-in-law Alan and Teresa Platteis of South Windsor, CT; 2 sisters and a brotherin-law Rose Levitt and Frieda and Mike Ruth all of Clearwater, Florida. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins and her 2 grandsons, Adam and Aaron all of South Windsor, CT.
Services at the Agudat Achim Cemetery Chapel, Schermerhorn Street, Rotterdam, NY on monday november 22,1999 at 12 noon. Interment will follow in the family plot at the AgudatAchim cemetery. in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Hillel building fund, 1001 Foster Street, Extension box 403, South Windsor, CT 06074 or the Eden Alternative at Manchester Manor, 385 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040. The period of mourning will be observed on monday and tuesday evenings at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Platteis on Quarry Brook Drive in South Windsor, CT.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany
SCOFANO – Eugene, 89 of Ontario, Canada died November 18, 1999. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood.*
WALDENBERG – Sally, 82 of Houston, TX died November 21, 1999. RiversideGordon Memorial Chapel, Tamarac.*
IN LOVING MEMORY
DOROTHY FISHER
Who passed away October 3, 1999. We miss you and will always love you. Leo Fisher, -husband, Carol Fisher, daughter. November 22nd is our 60th Wedding Anniversary. We will always celebrate the date.
