All Obituaries

Pasquale “Pat” Gallo, 81, of Viera finished his time here on earth on Friday, March 15 and has moved on to the great vineyard in heaven.   Pat is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lidia, his children, Ulisse and Sabrina, his daughter-in-law, Rebecca, his grandsons, Sage and Colby, his brother, Luigi and his sister, Gina.   Pat was born in Nocera Terinese in Calabria, Italy. And from this small, mountain town, he set out to achieve and live the American...

Rita (Rovella) Felice of Viera, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospice, FL after a short illness.   Rita was born in Amantea, Italy on April 8, 1935, wed in 1951, and immigrated to the United States in 1953. Rita lived in West Hartford, CT for 35 years and moved to Palm Bay, FL with her husband Anthony in 1989 and then to Viera, FL in 2005. Rita’s greatest...

“May the work I’ve done speak for me”   Mrs. Cineretta “Cindy” Richards was born March 23, 1928 to the late Charles and Emellah McDonald Arscott. She is preceded in death by her late loving husband, Felix Richards as well as five sisters, two brothers. At an early age she attended Mt. Neb School in Jamaica, then she moved to London, England where she would work and finish her education. While in trade school she completed all requirements in cosmetology...

Robert “Rocky” Jernel D’Andrea, 61 of Cocoa, FL and York, PA passed away March 5, 2019. Rocky was a retired Lance Corporal of the United States Marine Corps.  He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was known for his musical and artistic talents that touched many lives.  Rocky’s positivity was contagious, and he saw the best in everything and everyone.  He never wavered in his excitement for life, and most importantly, he...

Brian C. Reed passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Viera, Florida. He was a resident of Rockledge, a graduate of Rockledge High, University of Tampa, Masters Degree from University of South Florida and received his PHD from the University of Alabama. Brian was commissioned in the U S Army after graduation and served in the 11th Calvary as an Artillery Officer in Germany. After his military duty he was a professor of Political Science in Montana, Michigan and New York. He is...

John Anthony Banks passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2019. His wife and daughter were by his side. John was born on March 20, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. A proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he also earned degrees from both Central Michigan University and Rutgers University. John was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. His career in banking spanned more than thirty-five years, and he was Area President at Wachovia when he retired in 2006....

Deacon Don L. Durden passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019.   He is survived by his wife of 30 Years, Barbara Durden and their children Chris Durden (son) and wife Sheryl, Sharrell Powell (daughter)  husband Craig, Mark Muzzio (stepson), Matt Muzzio (stepson) and wife Tammy, Mike Muzzio (stepson) and wife Shawn, 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, brother Jeff Durden and wife Janet, 1 nephew and 1 niece. There will be a...

Sharon K. (Burns) Rebhan passed peacefully in her home on February 23, 2019. Formally of Buffalo NY, Sharon fled the ice and snow for the warmth and sunshine she grew to love and appreciate in 2014. A loving Mother, a good hand-holder, wonderful friend and listener, a great shopping partner, a push-over for a weekend getaway…You could always count on Mom to be there when you needed her. She was a veracious reader and would often be found on her front porch reading her Kindle while...

James W. McKune Rockledge, Florida James W. McKune, 84, entered into rest Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his home in Rockledge Fl.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivien, and their children Victoria Marie and her husband Yvan Michel Bergi, James Edward McKune and his wife Monica, Stacey McKune Roth and six grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother John Patrick McKune and his wife Marowyn. He was a member of the US Army and served during the Korean War.  A...

Michael Raymond Hopkins, 79, passed early on February 22, 2019, at Rockledge Memorial Hospital.  He was born April 21, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Bernard and Lillian Russell Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins graduated from Johns Hopkins University.  Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator Captain.  He later married Maureen Riordan, started a family and moved to Miami, Florida where he worked as a commercial airline pilot for Pan-American...