All Obituaries

Rita Ann Abate (nee Martin) passed away from natural causes on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in St. Augustine, Florida, at the age of 83.  Born on July 26, 1937, she was raised in the Chicago, Illinois area.  The second of seven children, she was the first-born daughter of Tom and Helen Martin, both Irish immigrants.  Rita grew to be a true beauty possessing a grace that provided a certain savoir faire socially and athletically.   She met the love of her life,...

Isabella A. Thornton, 89, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, died January 22, 2021. She was born February 15, 1931 in Scotland to Robert and Jane Hewitt.

Gary Winter, 49, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2021. Born February 23, 1971, Gary grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey, and moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1987. He lived in Tennessee and Minnesota for several years, before settling into his forever home of Atlantic Beach, Florida in 2001. Gary relished his career at Sawgrass Country Club as the Director of Maintenance for the past 9 years and 6 years prior at Selva Marina. His personality and infectious laughter were well-known...

Renee Leigh Reagan, 52, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born September 25, 1968 to Peter John and Sherrie Otten in San Luis Obispo, California.

Jerome M. Federspiel, 92, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died January 19, 2021. He was born March 31, 1928 in Fremont, Indiana, to Frank and Ella Federspiel.

Eugene Thomas Sharrit  (Tom)  of Jacksonville Florida, passed away January 18, 2021 at Cypress Village Senior Community. He was 93. Tom was born to Thomas and Edna Sharrit on August 21, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Springfield High School Class of ‘45 and served in the Merchant Marines in WWII. On July 14, 1945 he married his high school sweetheart Katherine (Kay) Bittner of Lakemore, Ohio who he remained devoted to for over 74 years. Tom started his working career...

Angelo Giovagnoli, 89, passed away Jan 18, 2021 at McGraw Hospice following a battle with cancer. He was born Dec 31, 1931 in Sandusky, Ohio to Marino and Anna Giovagnoli. Angelo grew up loving to race sailboats on Lake Erie, graduated from Ohio State as an industrial engineer and proudly served our country as an officer in the US Air Force, doing a tour of duty in Guam, and the Air Force reserves.  Angelo worked as an industrial engineer for Owens Illinois, Alton Box Board Co in...

J. Walter Goetz, 98, passed away January 15, 2021. He was born October 19, 1922 in Albany, New York. He graduated from Layfette College and received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1944. He started his career with Shell Refining in Louisiana, then was drafted into the army where he served for the remainder of WW II. He met his wife, Lois M. Moeller, while on duty at Ohio State University marrying her in 1948. Following his discharge, he joined Union Carbide Corp in...

Edward J McAndrew, 95, went to his heavenly home on January 15, 2021.  He was born on March 20,1925 in New York City.  Ed grew up in the Bronx, New York and raised his family with his wife Agnes in Staten Island, New York.  He spent his retirement years in Rocky Point, New York, Fort Myers, Florida and resided the last 15 years in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 as an MP in Times Square, New York City.  After...

Joseph (Joe) Vincent Tabone, 75 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born on July 3, 1945, Sliema, Malta, the son of William Henry Sr. and Rosalie Tabone (Vella). The family moved to the United States, 1955. He graduated from Fordson High School, Dearborn, Michigan, 1963. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and served, 1965-1968.  After leaving the Navy, he began working at General Motors Parts Fabrication, Warren, Michigan, until he...