Obituaries

Fernanda Rodrigues

Fernanda Rodrigues

Oct 17, 2025

Fernanda Rodrigues, born on May 22, 1931, in Portugal, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025, at the age of 94.

Fernanda will be laid to rest in her native country of Portugal, where she will forever remain connected to the land that shaped her character and values. Her legacy will live on through the memories shared by...

Bernadette Raphael

Bernadette Raphael

Oct 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bernadette Raphael Sunrise: February 2, 1958 – Sunset: October 16, 2025

Bernadette Raphael, affectionately known as Dedette or Dette, was born Bernadette Jean Bazile on February 2, 1958, in Port-à-Piment, Haiti — the beloved youngest child of Nerva Jean Bazile and Orphanise Emile Jean Bazile. She grew up surrounded by love alongside her five siblings: Neiva Jean...

Yanick Trouillot

Yanick Trouillot

Oct 15, 2025

Yanick Trouillot, age 71, passed away peacefully October 15, 2025 at her residence in Tamarac, Florida.

She was born September 19, 1954, daughter of the late Joseph and Maryse Trouillot in Port-au- Prince, Haiti and arrived to the United States at the age of 3.

Yanick grew up in Flushing, Queens along with her five siblings. She married and had her son...

Gilberto Basurto

Gilberto Basurto

Oct 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gilberto Basurto1949 – 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilberto Basurto, age 76, who was born in Peru and made his home in Florida. Gilberto brought joy, laughter, and light wherever he went. Known for his playful sense of humor, love of music, and passion for soccer, he was truly the...

Marielle St. Pierre

Marielle St. Pierre

Oct 9, 2025

Marielle (Vaillancourt) St.Pierre passed away on October 9, 2025. She was born in Hearst Ontario Canada on October 18 1943 to Jeanne Proulx and Joseph Vaillancourt. Married to Adrien St Pierre on October 12, 1963. Adrien preceded her on December 2, 2010. She is survived by her three daughters, Sylvie Casale ( Gene Casale), Joelle Chierico, and Danielle St.Pierre (Jon...

Arthur James Switz III

Arthur James Switz III

Oct 8, 2025

Arthur James Switz III, born on May 12, 1955, in Passaic, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 8, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will continue to resonate with his family and friends.

Arthur was a devoted father to his daughter, Melissa, and embraced his son-in-law, Mayzer, as part...

Jaime Reinel Velasco

Jaime Reinel Velasco

Oct 6, 2025

Jaime Reinel Velasco

Un alma querida, encontró su paz eterna el 6 de octubre de 2025, rodeado del amor de su familia. Nacido el 1 de enero de 1964 en las vibrantes tierras de Colombia, Jaime fue un faro de calidez y amor, dejando huellas imborrables en la vida de quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

El espíritu de Jaime floreció en...

Elizabeth Reilly

Elizabeth Reilly

Sep 26, 2025

Elizabeth J. Reilly completed her life journey of 99 years on September 26, 2025. She was born in May of 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Agnes and Alphonse Koenigsman and was eldest of five children: Ella, Agnes, Eugene and Joseph who provided her with many nieces and nephews. She moved to New York City, where she met her...

Lucile A. Pelliccione

Lucile A. Pelliccione

Sep 25, 2025

Lucile A. Pelliccione

December 1, 1943 – September 25, 2025 

With hearts full of sorrow and love that words can scarcely contain, we announce the passing of Lucile A. Pelliccione, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, adoring Nanny and great grandmother, friend and a woman whose life was a testament to unwavering faith, quiet strength, and boundless love. Surrounded by the grace she...

Russell Parker Smilie

Russell Parker Smilie

Sep 24, 2025



Born on the Fourth of July in Montgomery, Alabama, Parker Smilie lived a life of kindness, laughter, and love for the people around him, which shaped the man he became. He especially loved the holidays; no season lit up his spirit more than Christmas, when he’d eagerly await the joy of family gatherings, thoughtful gifts, incessant Christmas music, and celebrations...