Jonathan Berman (Age 51) - Passed unexpectedly on December 8, 2018. Father of Lauren, David and Jonah. President of Open Options Access Technology. Friend to anyone he met. You will be missed and in our hearts forever.
Honoring Luciana Santori Pope
Born in Cellino Attanasio, Teramo, Italy, Luciana worked as a midwife and nurse in Naples, Italy, where she met her late husband, a US Navy officer, Master Chief Roger R. Pope Sr., married him, and had their first child. The family moved to the US in 1955 and she became a US citizen in 1957.
She is survived by her daughters Laura Pope Smith (Craig) and Sandra Pope, and her son Roger Pope, Jr. Her grandchildren, Michelle Dekkers, Jason Pope, Jessica Pope, Shauna Smith, Jennifer Robinson, Jared Robinson and Jager Robinson survive her. Her great grandchildren Jessica Renee and Kevin Duane Salas also survive her.
Her legacy of courage has been documented in the movie "My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes." Her town of Cellino was part of a secret network during World War II hiding Jews. She bore a scar on her right cheek from shrapnel that hit her while she was running between buildings during a raid by Nazi soldiers looking for Jews
Honoring Robert A. Leiby, JR
Honoring Chuck Gilmore
Gilmore, Charles R. "Chuck"
1942 - 2019
Charles "Chuck" Roy Gilmore, 76, of Key West, Florida and Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida following a tragic accident which resulted in a brain injury that he was unable to overcome. Chuck attended Columbus Acquinas High School and graduated from Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio in 1965 majoring in Economics. He was a second generation Dairy Queen Territory Operator, franchising Dairy Queen Stores in Franklin County, Ohio and expanding the family business into more than 30 additional counties throughout Ohio. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him. He had a great sense of humor, was kind and exceptionally generous. He loved to bring others along on his many journeys and adventures. Chuck loved traveling the world, visiting more than 100 countries in his lifetime, instilling a love for travel in his children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Childhood summers at Seneca Lake led to a love of being on the water, from Dale Hallow Lake to Apple Valley Lake to residing in Key West. He became a master diver, a licensed boat captain and was a former member of the Key West Yacht Club. He was an accomplished square and ballroom dancer, lover of motion pictures, and VERY proud Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a wonderful story teller and mentored many people. Chuck's true passion was golf and he played every day that he could. He was a member of the Key West Golf Club and enjoyed riding his scooter around his beloved Key West the Conch Republic.He was preceded in death by his parents Roy E. Gilmore and Eileen (Girlie) Mulhern Gilmore, originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Roy and Eileen moved to Ohio to begin the Gilmore Dairy Queen legacy.
Chuck was a beloved member of our Key West Community who loved golf, bicycling, an enjoyable night out with good friends and was an champion ringmaster for the circus that is Key West. His smile was contagious. He loved Ohio State Football and is still cheering the team on wherever he is now! We all miss him very much. ~ Alan Teitelbaum
Chuck, We were so pleased to have known you. You made a difference ~Al & Carol Metty
Chuck has been honored by the following people:
Pam Mackenzie, Stephanie Skylar, Mark & Mindy Shilleci, Kathleen Anderson, Janice Nicowski, Susan Mitchell, Patty & Scott Sickel, Alan Teitelbaum, Clare Keller, Barbara Scerbo, Maxine Makover, Al & Carol Metty, Joan Shea & Robert Gold, Patricia Coolidge-Bollinger, Teofilo Chapa, Mary Hesse, Norma Gilmore, Mike & Ellen Caron, Sherri MacKenzie-Ritchie, Mary Coan, Jacob Beal, Dennis & Mindy Holbert
Honoring Nelson Francis
Honoring Alice Francis
Honoring William Welch
Artist, friend and lover. Bill was the best man I ever knew, the love of my life. I love you. For Toujours.
Honoring Paul Sikora
Paul was a man who lived his life in extraordinary colors in spite of physical challenges. He worked hard and played even harder. Paul made everyone’s life richer and more fun just by being himself. He leaves behind family & friends who love & miss him every day.
Honoring Bill Welch
Honoring Lee Clyne
Lee Clyne, 92, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. Lee was born, on a farm, in Belview, Minnesota, July 27, 1926, the middle of three children. From her birth to her death she always provided a sunny disposition and helping hand to those around her.
After graduating from high school, she attended the Augsburg College, achieving a degree in Education and then earning her Masters from Western Michigan University. Lee pursued opportunities in education, first in North Dakota, then Quincy, MI and finally in Coldwater, MI. She taught 4th grade for 29 years, loving every minute. Her favorite causes were the prevention of child abuse and selecting talented high school students for scholarships. After retirement, Lee split her time between Coldwater and Key West, FL, where she made many friends.
Lee loved to go out for dinner and a margarita. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bingo, attending movies, plays and concerts. Lee touched many lives and will always be remembered as a bright, shining, ray of light. We miss her.
Honoring Jason Shields
Jason Yarrow Shields passed away on Wednesday, May 27th.
A Gainesville, 4th generation Floridian - born on the Solstice - water child, you always knew where he was, hearing him joyously laughing at any moment, or seen climbing the giant live oaks, swaying and singing in the branches, or swimming in the Florida springs and rivers, and Atlantic Ocean. His love for being on the water was a constant.
He attended the Dayspring Waldorf School, Gainesville, FL, before moving to the Green Meadow Waldorf School, Chestnut Ridge, NY, Class of 1994, where he was athletic, excelling in baseball, basketball, and soccer, played the trombone, and performed in school theater productions. He was always fun and a joy to be with, a sensitive and soulful, caring person, and his presence will continue on in the lives of those many hearts he touched.
He lived and worked in Key West, managing the Java Lounge, and also became an accomplished and skilled film projectionist, at the Tropic Cinema, knowledgeable in cinema and film history. His great heart continues to circulate love in the world.
Honoring Frankie Gutierrez
Honoring Robin Giles
Robin Giles ~ my soul sistah. She tried to teach me 'style'
Honoring Betty R Johnson
Mom was a beloved part of my life and everyone who knew her. She was raised in a Military family during World War II and lived in many parts of the world growing up. She married her High School sweetheart in 1956 and they spent 62 years together. She passed on December 10th at the age of 81 and she will be missed more than she knows. I love you Mom.
Honoring Robert Smith
Robert Joseph Smith (8/17/87 - 10/31/16)
Rob was taken from us much too early in a tragic accident in October 2016. He was born in Walnut Creek, CA in 1987 and was a true sports fan. He played both soccer and baseball (pitcher, catcher & shortstop) and started skiing at an early age and loved to snowboard as well. Rob always enjoyed getting out of town and going on vacation - camping, swimming, boating, canoeing and kayaking – he loved to spend time with friends and family. Rob was a good young man, a wonderful friend and a great brother. Rest In Peace, dearest Rob.
Honoring Big Pine Bob
Honoring Jennifer Washburn
Sister. You were the fattest, happiest baby I ever saw. I treasured watching you grow up to be a smart, funny adult. We shared many good times together being with family, hearing music, eating and drinking and telling stories. Your chronic illnesses took you way too early. I miss you every day.
Honoring Louie Cruz
Louie Cruz passed from this life on August 9th, 2018. He was a beloved husband, father, grand-father, and great-grandfather. Born on 11 September 1935, nine days after his father was swept out to sea in the Great Hurricane of 1935, he grew up in Key West. After a stint in the United States Air Force, and another 17 years in Hialeah, Florida, he and his wife, the former Mary Harris, (also a Conch) brought their four children back to their beloved Island home. They made their home on Peacon Lane. And so it was there, on the Lane, that Louie was born, lived, and died, a true rarity in today’s world.
In later years, he learned to Scuba dive and he, along with sisters and brothers in law, spent their time chasing the “viz” in the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas. In their 60 year long marriage, he and Mary also traveled to Japan and Europe, as well as marveling at the wonders of the great American West.
A 1954 graduate of Key West High School and a 1974 graduate of Florida International University, he spent many years in Law Enforcement. He also learned to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings. An accomplished photographer, he has left us with an amazing collection of images that reflect that beauty.
This photo was taken in St. Mark’s Square, in Venice on our last international trip in 2014. This image reflects the joy of someone who has realized his dream of seeing the world!
Honoring Joe Cummings
Rolland "Joe" Cummings aka Joe Daddy
June 27th 1942 to Sept 11th 2018
What a man , what a life ! Thank you to this beautiful soul who became by father not because he had to but because he chose to . The years with him will never be enough. An angel walked among us for so many years , giving love and providing laughter , an avid cook , gardner, teller of tales with a smile that would light up the room . He chose to take his life this year and I will never understand why. Maybe it's not for me to understand but I will never forget who he was to us all and will be grateful for the years we had. I hope you have found peace Joe Daddy , with love for you always ...Chrissy Diane , the baconhead of you
Honoring Thomas P Randolph
Thomas P Randolph of Manitowoc WI
07/17/1950-07/17/2018
For he was a jolly good fellow!