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Melvin Seymour Gordon

Melvin Seymour Gordon

May 26, 2022

Gordon, Melvin “Mel” Seymour, 88,

passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022, with his three children by his side.  Mel was born on December 10, 1933, in Chicago, Illnois, to Leonard and Eva Gordon. Mel was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Gordon, his mother, Eva Gordon, and his loving wife of 59 years, Roberta “Bobbie” Weaner Gordon.  He...

Alan Bruskin

Alan Bruskin

May 23, 2022

Alan Bruskin was born February 13, 1962 to Sidney and Miriam Bruskin.  He passed away in Tampa, Florida on May 23, 2022.  Alan is the loving brother of Charles Bruskin, brother-in-law of Roxanne Bruskin and dear uncle of Justin Bruskin. Alan will also be greatly missed by his extended Tampa family: Steve and Renee Bernstein, Eric and Gail Cotton, Danielle Cotton,...

Carol Ann DeMarinis

Carol Ann DeMarinis

May 8, 2022

Carol Ann DeMarinis, (75) of Tampa, FL, passed away on May 8, 2022. Befitting her most significant role, she left us on Mother’s Day. As a wife, she was supportive and loving; as a mother, she was protective and caring, and as a Nana, she was adoring and fun. 

On July 15, 1946, Carol was born to Robert and Florence...

Barbara Morrison Eller

Barbara Morrison Eller

May 4, 2022

Barbara Morrison Eller, amazing mother, Gammie, GG and beloved wife of the late Melvin Eller for 53 years, passed away May 4, 2022 in Tampa, Fl, one week before her 96th birthday. Parenting, teaching, and tennis were her greatest joys and skills. The Harrisburg, Pa. native, the first baby to be named at Beth El Temple, graduated William Penn HS ‘44 and Penn State ‘48,...

Jacob Ari Kamis

Jacob Ari Kamis

May 4, 2022

Kamis, Jacob of Tampa died Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  Jacob was a life-long resident of Tampa and attended Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, where he was in the 10th grade.  Outside of his classes, he enjoyed baking, building model airplanes, photography, and was taking flying lessons in order to earn his private pilot’s license. Jacob was also a member of...

Walter Ellis Raistrick

Walter Ellis Raistrick

May 3, 2022

RAISTRICK, Walter Ellis, age 88 of Tampa died Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Mr. Raistrick came to Tampa in 1979 from his native, Stratford, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Dale. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Laura Raistrick and Allison & Nicholas DeSiano and cherished granddaughter, Elizabeth Ruth DeSiano. Graveside services will be...

Barbara Morse Ingber

Barbara Morse Ingber

Apr 27, 2022

Ingber, Barbara Morse of Tampa, Florida died April 27, 2022.  She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 7, 1932.  Barbara attended Girls Latin School in Boston and graduated cum laude from the second graduating class of Brandeis University in 1953, where she majored in Biology.  Her multi-faceted careers included company owner/manager, biologist/marine biologist, accountant, property manager, and small business...

Troy Neal Baxley

Troy Neal Baxley

Apr 22, 2022

Troy Neal Baxley was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to Capitola and Charles Baxley.  At the age of 13 he joined the Oklahoma National Guard, while enrolled he served in the Korean War and at the age of 16 had garnered the rank of Seargent.  Troy then went on to serve two tours in Germany and 3 years in Vietnam and...

Dr. Justin Lee Altshuler

Dr. Justin Lee Altshuler

Apr 15, 2022

Altshuler, Dr. Justin Lee – of Tampa, Florida. Died April 15. Born 1924 in Boston, son of the late Dr. Abraham and Anna Altshuler. He was a longtime resident of Newton, MA. Graduate of Mass State and Tufts Univ. School of Dental Medicine. Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Practiced dentistry for decades and lectured on practice administration internationally. Husband...

Gerald M Taylor

Gerald M Taylor

Apr 11, 2022

TAYLOR, Gerald M., age 88, of Wesley Chapel passed away on April 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Bella Taylor, and his daughter, Sharon Taylor. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Paloma Sparrowhawk, of Wesley Chapel, FL., four sons, Michael Taylor of Tampa, FL., Glenn Taylor of Raleigh, N.C., David Taylor of Raleigh, N.C.,...

William "Bill" Meyer III

William "Bill" Meyer III

Apr 6, 2022

MEYER III, William “Bill” Henry, 81, of Tampa, passed away on April 6, 2022.  A loving Husband, Father, Papa, Friend and Great Sailor.  

Bill always strived for success, as a young man, he proudly earned his Eagle Scout rank. He was offered a full scholarship and graduated with high honors from Clarkson University in NY, where he earned his Bachelors of Science...

Peter Paul Barno Jr.

Peter Paul Barno Jr.

Apr 2, 2022

Peter P. Barno Jr. was born December 16, 1946 in Tampa Florida. He Passed away on April 2, 2022, after a year long battle with Leukemia. He is preceded in death by his father (Peter), mother (Gwen) and brother (Frank) Devoted husband of Brenda.  Beloved father of Andrew (Amy) and Brenna (Mark).   Proud Papa of 5 grandchildren: Zachary, Rachel, Anna,...

Joan Francene Sena

Joan Francene Sena

Mar 31, 2022

Please visit https://www.prospectmemorial.com/ to view the live stream of Joan's service on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 1:00 pm.  Thank you.

Corinne Levine Blumenthal

Corinne Levine Blumenthal

Mar 27, 2022

Corinne Levine Blumenthal was born on December 26th, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Sam Levine and Claire Prager Levine, she passed on March 27th 2022.

 

To anyone who had the honor to know Corinne Blumenthal, they got to see what unconditional love for family and friends looked like. Her world was small compared to many others, she really only...

Sheldon Jay Cohen

Sheldon Jay Cohen

Mar 24, 2022

Cohen, Sheldon of Edison, New Jersey and Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2022.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Sondra; children Stephanie (Colin) Hill, the late Lawrence Cohen and his grandchildren, Amanda and Austin Hill. 

Judith Prizer Greengrass

Judith Prizer Greengrass

Mar 22, 2022

Judith Prizer Greengrass was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 10, 1951, the daughter of William and Edith Prizer.  She grew up in Long Island City in Queens.  She excelled academically.  She graduated valedictorian of her class at Long Island City High School.  She won a scholarship to New York University.  While at NYU, Judy was very active in social...

Irene Rita Holton

Irene Rita Holton

Mar 20, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Irene Rita Holton, née Schneider, passed away on March 20, 2022 at home with immediate family after a long battle with cancer. Irene was born July 6, 1934 in Allentown, PA to parents Samuel and Florence Schneider. After graduating from Allentown High School, Irene worked as a dedicated mother and homemaker raising four children....

Ignacio 'Iggy" Alfredo Almorza

Ignacio 'Iggy" Alfredo Almorza

Mar 19, 2022

     Ignacio Alfredo Almorza, age 51, of Tampa, passed away on March 19, 2022.  Mr. Almorza was born in Tampa, Florida.  He attended Academy of the Holy Names, St. Mary's Episcopal day School, Jesuit High School,  University of Tampa,  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Culinary school of Johnson and Wales (North Miami Beach, Florida).  Ignacio...

Dr. Bernard  Franklin Germain

Dr. Bernard Franklin Germain

Mar 17, 2022

GERMAIN, Dr. Bernard Franklin, age 80, of Tampa died Thursday, March 17, 2022. Dr. Germain was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a Rheumatologist at Oschners Clinic in New Orleans before coming to Tampa where he was the Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at a private practice for nearly 25 years before recently retiring. He was past President and...

Phyllis Yvonne Kalter

Phyllis Yvonne Kalter

Mar 12, 2022

KALTER, Phyllis Yvonne, 82, of The Villages, passed away on March 12, 2022. Phyllis was a board member and congregant of Temple Shalom in The Villages, Florida. She enjoyed writing and performing in community theater. She loved to play golf. She was the Co-chair of Temple Shalom Holocaust Remembrance Committee and participated in many events throughout The Villages and schools...

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