OBITUARIES

Sammy Bobo

Nov 17, 2017

BOBO, Sammy, age 83 of Tampa died Friday, November 17, 2017. Mr. Bobo was born in Macon, Georgia and came to Tampa in 1947 from New York. He was owner of the Blue Ribbon supermarket in Ybor City from 1947 until 2000 and served proudly in the National Guard. He was a pillar in Tampa's Jewish Community, a member...

Gurnee Braden

Nov 11, 2017

BRADEN, Gurnee Oliver age 47, died at his home in St. Petersburg, FL Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Preceded in death by his mother, Sumalee Braden. He is survived by his father, John Braden (Nhu); and sister, Naree Brown (Jonathan). Gurnee received his BA Degree from Eckerd College in 2012. He was a creative person, who loved creating music and...

Zoe Gould

Nov 10, 2017

GOULD, Zoe "Chippie", age 95 of Tampa died Friday, November 10, 2017. Mrs. Gould came to Tampa in 1956 from her native New York. She graduated Syracuse University as an English major. "Chippie" was a tireless volunteer for many organizations giving generously of her time and resources. She worked in Tampa General Hospital's gift shop for over 35 years and was a long...

Connie Duglin

Nov 7, 2017

DUGLIN, Connie, age 71, of Tampa died Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Mrs. Duglin was born in Peoria, IL. After graduating Salem College, NC, she moved to New York and worked as an international flight attendant for TWA where she met and married her husband. They moved to Tampa in 1978. Along with her husband, she founded the Connie Duglin Specialty Linen...

Michael Schwartz

Nov 6, 2017

***In memory of Michael, please wear Brooklyn Dodgers or any other blue and white sports-like apparel to the service if you're able to. Thank you!***

SCHWARTZ, Michael Charles, age 75 of Tampa died Monday, November 6, 2017. Mr. Schwartz was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa in 1978 from Orlando where he had lived...

Joseph Pignatello

Nov 2, 2017

PIGNATELLO, Joseph P. age 93 of Tampa died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at home. He is survived by his loving family. There will be a private service with full military honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at segalfuneralhome.com.

Esther Reback

Oct 31, 2017

REBACK, Esther M. Reback, nee Margulis, of Clearwater, FL, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, Elmer Reback her son, Ross Reback and brother, Max Margulis. Survivors include her daughter, Rochelle "Shelley" Reback, son and daughters-in-law, Robert & Brenda Reback and Debra Reback, cherished grandchildren, Eli, Alyssa and Jena Reback, brother, Sanford "Sam" Margulis and sister-in-law, Dorothy...

Dr. George Lowry

Oct 21, 2017

Dr. George Eugene "Gene" Lowry, 87, of Tampa, FL, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017.  George was born March 3, 1930 in Houston, TX to the late George and Myrtie Lowry.  He was Valedictorian at John H. Reagan High School, attended Rice University and graduated 1952 from the University of Texas. He furthered his degree at Southwestern Medical School in...

Robert "Bob" Hyman

Oct 19, 2017

HYMAN, Robert J. "Bob" of Tampa, age 92, passed away on Thursday October 19th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

In 1934, Bob moved to Tampa from his native St. Louis, Missouri. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. His career as a financial planner and stockbroker began at the Goodbody & Co., and Merrill...

Gay Apfel Glassman

Oct 12, 2017

Gay Apfel Glassman passed away at home, on October 12, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Memphis, TN on November 3, 1941, to Herman and Katherine Apfel.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Wendy Waghalter.

At an early age she worked in her father’s store,...

Carolyn Huber

Oct 11, 2017

HUBER, Carolyn E., age 87 of New Port Richey, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2017. Mrs. Huber came to New Port Richey over 25 years ago from her native Springfield, Illinois and was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Earl J. Huber. Survivors include her daughter...

Edward Zack

Oct 7, 2017

Edward Zack, 98 of Tampa, FL passed peacefully, October 7th, 2017 surrounded by his family and the caregivers that loved him. Eddie was the son of the late Peter and Grace Zack of Detroit, Michigan and resided in Oak Park, Michigan until 1974, when he moved his family to Tampa, FL. He was a WWII Veteran from 1942-1945, who...

Alfred Haubenstock

Oct 4, 2017

HAUBENSTOCK, Alfred B., age 100 of Tampa died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Mr. Haubenstock was born in New York and was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He was a 1st Lieutenant and served proudly as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He owned several businesses including Southern Furniture Exchange and Carriage House Interiors (Ethan Allen). Survivors include...

Jeffrey Hyman

Sep 29, 2017

HYMAN, Jeffrey W., age 56 , born to Joanne and Samuel Hyman in Tampa, FL passed away September 29, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Alice G. Hyman, his mother, Joanne Quade (husband Arthur, deceased), brother and sister-in-law, Rand & Karen  Hyman, his wifi pal, Samia Pineda, beloved dog, Khan and his extended family, The Flaxman's. Jeffrey was an animal...

Gary Hill

Sep 28, 2017

HILL, Gary Lynn, age 66, died Thursday, September 28,2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa Florida. Born in Trion Georgia on October 07,1950 Gary has always shared a love for the outdoors and helping others. Fishing, Hunting, and Boating, played a huge role in his life. Gary worked 30 Years with US Geological Survey achieving many awards and accreditations in his...

Michael Judelson

Sep 17, 2017

Michael John Judelson peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Tampa, FL. He was 61 . Michael grew up in Patchogue, NY and is survived by his parents, Morton and Elizabeth Judelson, his sisters and their spouses, Dena and William Rockwell, Judith and Frederick Davies, Dr. Debra Judelson and AJ Willmer, his son, David Spencer, his daughter...

Jackie Rogoff

Sep 11, 2017

ROGOFF, Jackie Louise, age 67 of Temple Terrace died Monday, September 11, 2017. Mrs. Rogoff was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and came to Florida over 30 years ago. She was a Clinical Social Worker. Survivors include her beloved husband of 41 years, Dave, sons and daughter-in-law, Benjamin & Ali Rosenthal of Teaneck, NJ, and Daniel Rosenthal of Israel,...

Rafael Colon

Sep 8, 2017

COLON, Rafael, age 77 of Valrico died Friday, September 8, 2017. Mr. Colon was born in Puerto Rico worked as a machinist in the silk industry and was a parishioner at Nativity Catholic Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Carmen, sons Rafael Colon Jr., Felix Colon, David Colon and Richard Colon, daughter, Carmen Colon, sisters Yolanda Cruz,...

Gary Michaelson

Sep 6, 2017

MICHAELSON, Gary, age 72 of Tampa died Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Michaelson was born in Brooklyn, New York, served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was an insurance adjuster. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Robyn, sons, Steven Michaelson and Evan Michaelson, daughter, Meredith "Meri"...

Jerome "Jerry" JACKOWITZ

Aug 22, 2017

JACKOWITZ, Jerome "Jerry", age 81 of Valrico, died August 22, 2017. Mr. Jackowitz came to Florida 16 years ago from his native New York. He was a film editor. Survivors include his beloved wife of 25 years, Sarah Valentine, sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew & Lori Jackowitz of New York, Russell & Dianne Jackowitz of W. Palm Beach, Matthew &...