Sep 26, 2024

James E. "Rip" Collins, 94, passed away on September 26, 2024, at Vitas Hospice, Melbourne, FL.  He was the husband of Nancy J. Collins.  They shared 73 years of marriage together.  Jim and his family were early space coast settlers.

Born in Chatham, New York, he was the son of John C. and Margaret Collins.  Jim graduated...

Sep 25, 2024

Donald James Honeycutt, 92, of Melbourne FL, was called home to Our Lord September 25,2024 peacefully, surrounded by his family in Melbourne.

Mr. Honeycutt was born July 31,1932 to the late Horace and Alice Honeycutt in Indianapolis IN.

He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, and was awarded the Korean Service Ribbon 1...

Sep 18, 2024

Father Francis Eksterowicz was born to Anthony Eksterowicz and Mary (Bozicevich) on August 11, 1937. He was predeceased by his only brother, Anthony Eksterowicz. He leaves behind a niece, Holly Ciampa, and cousins Joanne Boardman and Emileen Klos.

He was a great example of a man that followed God, and there is no doubt his legacy followed...

Sep 8, 2024

Eileen Hoff was called home by Our Lord September 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dan Hoff and by her daughter Eileen.

She was a proud military wife, mother and sister.

Eileen is survived by her daughter Kathy, son Dan, sister Joan, brother-in-law Jerry, and son-in-law Steve and...

Aug 30, 2024

Norman Lee Cage, 67 Melbourne, Florida passed away on Friday, August 30,2024

Norm was born on April 9,1957 to the late Norman and Nancy Cage in Wilmington, Delaware. His father served in the US Air Force and they lived in many states as well as abroad. They settled in Melbourne, Florida in 1973 and permanently called it...

Aug 30, 2024

Edward Valentine Silvestri, 73, of Palm Bay, FL, beloved husband of Lauren Silvestri, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in New York on October 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Carmine and Aida Silvestri.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lauren Silvestri, his son,...

Aug 24, 2024

Suzanne Depew, 77 passed away Saturday August 24th while at home with her loved ones. She was the widow of J.L. Depew. They shared 50 beautiful years together.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, she was the daughter of Janet K Chapman (Roley) and David D Biggs. She attended and graduated from IPS schools in Indianapolis, Indiana and then...

Aug 23, 2024

John Edward Fahnestock, 89, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Fahnestock; his children, Nancy (Stephen), Brian (Julie), Robert (Toni), John Lee (his partner Theresa), Brett (Maria); his sister, Sarah (Fritz); and stepchildren, Stephen Duvanich (Amy) and Mary Ann Duvanich (Terry Young).

Visitation will be...

Aug 20, 2024

Andree Jeanine Bendriem, 93, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away August 20, 2024. She was the beloved wife of seventy-four years to Gerard Bendriem.

Born in Oran, Algeria, she was the daughter of Edmond and Berthe Merce. She was the sister of Germaine De Haro and the late Edmonde Nieto.

She was employed by Sears...

Aug 19, 2024

Gary Lynn Hinkle, 83, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on August 19, 2024 at Melbourne Regional Hospital, Melbourne, Florida. He was the husband of Kathleen (Katy) Hinkle. They shared 53 years, 1 month, and 9 days together.

Gary was born in Weston, West Virginia, the son of Shurld John Hinkle and Anna Louise Butcher Hinkle. Gary...