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Peter Chapin Thurston
Nov 12, 2023
Peter Chapin Thurston
Peter Chapin Thurston, 78, died November 12, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Thurston was born in Windsor, Vermont and moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1973.
Peter was an electrician and welder. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of IBEW for 38 years. Peter enjoyed woodworking, fishing, riding his Harley,...
Michael E. Silva
Nov 11, 2023
Michael Silva, 70, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away on November 11, 2023 at his home.
Michael was born on October 8, 1953 in Plymouth, Massachusetts to Edward and Olivia Silva. Michael graduated from Carver High School. He was an entrepreneur, owning and operating MES Property Holding, LLC.
Michael was fond of anything to do with the water, speed...
Thomas Robbins, Jr.
Nov 11, 2023
Thomas Robbins Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 71. Tom died peacefully with his family by his side.
Tom was born on May 4, 1952, in Columbus Ohio to father Thomas Robbins and mother Grendlene Channey.
Tom met his soulmate, Debbie, when he was 14 years old. They married at 18 on December...
Vern Kenneth Grilliot, Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
Vern Kenneth Grilliot, Jr.
Vern Kenneth Grilliot, Jr., 73, died November 8, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Grilliot was born on March 6, 1950 to Vern Grilliot, Sr. and Betty Lucille Grilliot in McComb, Ohio.
Vern attended North Baltimore School; he then went on to join the U.S. Army. He was a police officer for the North Baltimore...
Ruth DeVos
Nov 8, 2023
B. Ruth DeVos
Ruth DeVos, 94, of Port St. Lucie, FL went to rest in the arms of Jesus November 8, 2023 surrounded by her children.
Ruth married her high school sweetheart, John DeVos Jr on Sept 13, 1952 and they remained married until his passing.
Ruth loved going to church, dancing and fishing. Ruth was a loveable soul...
Dewey Wayne Hudman
Nov 6, 2023
Dewey Wayne Hudman
November 6, 2023
Dewey Wayne Hudman, of Port St Lucie, Florida passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends.
Dewey was born on May 12, 1948, to Daniel and Inez Hudman in Chilton County, Alabama. Dewey has one brother Herman Hudman who is married to Deb Hudman. After high school, Dewey...
Alfred B. "Al" Nielsen
Nov 5, 2023
Alfred B. Nielsen, “Al”
Born on Staten Island, NY, on January 11, 1947, to Shirley (O’Neill) and Kenny Nielsen, Al grew up in a lively and loving family, attended local schools, graduating from St. Peter’s High School in 1964.
He moved to Poughkeepsie, NY to attend Marist College and graduated with a degree in chemistry in 1968. Following...
Lawrence Michael Pavuk
Nov 4, 2023
L. Michael (Mike) Pavuk, 76, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away November 4, 2023. Mike was born May 3, 1947 to parents, Nicholas and Helen (Seman) Pavuk in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mike married the love of his life Barbara Kutzel after high school.
Mike was “truly one of kind”, as described by so many who knew him. He always amazed me...
Richard Norman Haight
Nov 2, 2023
Richard Norman Haight, passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 88 in Jensen Beach, Florida. He was born on October 2, 1935, in Corry, Pennsylvania. Richard retired from Allstate Insurance after 33 years and then enjoyed his retirement life in Indian Lake, OH, Erie, PA, and Jensen Beach, Florida.
Richard is survived by his spouse, Carolyn Haight, and...
Eric "Duffy" Eckman
Nov 1, 2023
Eric James Eckman
Eric “Duffy” Eckman, 66, died November 1, 2023 in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Mr. Eckman was born in Bronx, New York and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Eric graduated from the Blessed Sacrament High School in Rochelle, New York. He was a Union Carpenter and he loved golfing, fishing and watching football.
Survivors include his daughter,...
Maria Lang Parola
Oct 30, 2023
Maria L. Parola, 66, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away unexpectedly October 30, 2023.
Maria was born August 1, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY to James and Elfriede (Lang) McEvoy. Maria graduated from Seaford High School. She married the love of her life, George Parola on May 20, 1986 in Massapequa, NY.
Maria loved doting over her grandkids and spending...
Thor H Ruck
Oct 30, 2023
Thor H. Ruck, 67, of Port St. Lucie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family under the care of Treasure Coast Hospice on October 30, 2023. Thor had battled Parkinson’s Disease for eight years.
Thor was born in Reykjavik, Iceland and moved to New Jersey with his mom when he was eight years old. He served proudly in the United States...
Corinne Pacheco
Oct 29, 2023
Corinne Pacheco
Corinne Pacheco, 90, passed away in Fort Pierce, Florida on October 29, 2023.
Corinne was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on December 26, 1932 to Adolph Ferreira and Rose LaFlamme. She moved from Miami, Florida to Fort Pierce in 1995, where she went on to works as a volunteer at the Lawnwood Hospital. She was also a member...
Eli McKenzie Strunk
Oct 29, 2023
Eli McKenzie Strunk
Eli McKenzie Strunk, 36, passed away on October 29, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Neiby Strunk of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Remy Strunk-Profitt; mother & father, Melody & Spunky Strunk of Fort Pierce, FL; sister, Krysti Strunk of Fort Pierce, FL; brother, Noah (Lauren) Strunk of Atlantic Beach, FL; sister, Naomi (Mike) Reals...
J.D. Andrew Smith
Oct 28, 2023
John-David Andrew Smith
January 7, 1990 – October 28, 2023
John-David “JD” Smith, a St. Lucie County Firefighter and lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida, died unexpectedly on October 28, 2023 at the age of 33. JD was known for his quirky sense of humor and enormous laugh. He had a huge heart and deeply loved his whole family!
He...
Angel Gonzalez
Oct 27, 2023
Angel Gonzalez
Angel Luis Gonzalez Sr, 82, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of October 27th, 2023.
Angel “Louie” Luis Gonzalez was born October 18th, 1941 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Gonzalez and Leocadia Gonzalez (Quiñones). Louie came to the states with his family in 1949, and settled in the Bronx, New York....
Cheryl Anne Swan
Oct 26, 2023
Cheryl Anne Swan, 67, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Cheryl was born December 8th 1955 in Middlesex, England. She moved tothe US when she was 3 years old, making Florida her forever home.
Cheryl will be greatly missed by beloved family, daughter Heather Azeredo of Port Saint Lucie, son Andrew Swan (Nicole) of...
Robina "Rena" Pellerin
Oct 25, 2023
Robina “Rena” Pellerin, 79, passed away in Orlando, FL on October 25th, 2023. Rena was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 6th, 1943 to William and Elizabeth (Hughes) Brown.
Rena worked as the Admissions Director of Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie for twenty years. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and shopping with her girls. She loved...
Rose Reschak
Oct 25, 2023
Rose Reschak
Rose Reschak, 84, passed away on October 25, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida surrounded by family.
Mrs. Reschak was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Rose graduated from St. Anastasia Catholic School and High School. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, where she was an extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Head...
Robert "The Fish" J. Frechette
Oct 24, 2023
Robert “The Fish” John Frechette
Robert “The Fish” John Frechette, 75, died October 24, 2023, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Frechette was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Robert graduated from Our Lady of Pity in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and served at the Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut, for 9 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing,...
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