Please remember in your prayers the following parishioners who have died.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord.
May perpetual light shine upon them.
Santa Felitto
Born into Eternal Life
February 5, 2010
Funeral Mass - February 8, 2010
Patricia Robalik
Born into Eternal Life
January 17, 2010
Funeral Mass - January 23, 2010
William Green
Born into Eternal Life
January 8, 2010
Funeral Mass - January 13, 2010
Loretta (Betty) Pinnelli
Born into Eternal Life
January 3, 2010
Funeral Mass - January 13, 2010
Olenda (Chris) Ober
Born into Eternal Life
January 3, 2010
Funeral Mass - January 11, 2010
Robert Geise
Born into Eternal Life
January 7, 2010
Funeral Mass - January 9, 2010
Gloria Ann McCabe
Born into Eternal Life
December, 2009
Funeral Mass - December, 2009
Victoria Howell
Born into Eternal Life
December 9, 2009
Funeral Mass - December 14, 2009
Manuel "Manny" Troccola
Born into Eternal Life
October 30, 2009
Funeral Mass - November 7, 2009
Vincent Lombard
Born into Eternal Life
October 27, 2009
Funeral Mass - November 4, 2009
Eufrocina C. Bantayan
Born into Eternal Life
October 24, 2009
Funeral Mass - October 31, 2009
Edward M Maykowski
Born into Eternal Life
September 23, 2009
Funeral Mass - September 28, 2009
Joy Leet
Born into Eternal Life
September 16, 2009
Funeral Mass - September 21, 2009
Robert McLarty
Born into Eternal Life
September 5, 2009
Funeral Mass - September 11, 2009
Eric James Kessler
Born into Eternal Life
August 25, 2009
Funeral Mass - August 27, 2009
Terence K. Glynn
Born into Eternal Life
August 11, 2009
Funeral Mass - August 15, 2009
Spencer Allen
Born into Eternal Life
August 6, 2009
Funeral Mass - August 12, 2009
Mr. Eugene Laurian Richmond, Jr., 73, of Lakeland passed away Monday August 3, 2009 at his residence due to complications of bladder cancer.
Mr. Richmond was born March 24, 1936 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Eugene and Katherine Richmond. He moved to Lakeland from Bloomfield Hills, MI in 1988. Mr. Richmond was a former ad director for the Florida Dept of Citrus and American Motors Corporation. He was also a former member of the Indianwood Country Club in Lake Orion, MI.
Eugene is survived by his two sons, Eugene L. Richmond, III and Jeffrey N. Richmond; two daughters, Catherine A. Richmond and Janice M. Richmond; companion, Glenda Clark; three sisters, Ann Whalen, Janet Latour and Mary Lou Chapman; 6 grandchildren, Kayla, Lauren, R.J., Will, Nicole and Connor Richmond and his former wife, Janice B. Richmond of Lakeland.
Eugen Richmond
Born into Eternal Life
August 3, 2009
Funeral Mass - August 6, 2009
Joe Mc Dermott
Born into Eternal Life
July 24, 2009
Funeral Mass - July 31, 2009
Joseph Orth
Born into Eternal Life
June 28, 2009
Funeral Mass - July 4, 2009
Louis Campbell
Born into Eternal Life
April 11, 2009
Funeral Mass - April 17, 2009
Leonard Olejniczak
Born into Eternal Life
December 10, 2009
Funeral Mass - March 25, 2009
Michael O'Brien
Born into Eternal Life
March 8, 2009
Funeral Mass - March 13, 2009
Alice Petty
Born into Eternal Life
March 7, 2009
Funeral Mass - March 10, 2009
Donald Burick
Born into Eternal Life
February 25, 2009
Funeral Mass - February 28, 2009
Richard Holzschuh
Born into Eternal Life
February 17, 2009
Funeral Mass - February 2, 2009
Loretta Drawdy
Born into Eternal Life
February 7, 2009
Funeral Mass - February 10, 2009
Thomas Caron
Born into Eternal Life
February 2, 2009
Funeral Mass - February 5, 2009
Cecile Dupee
Born into Eternal Life
January 18, 2009
Funeral Mass - February 5, 2009
Mike Koegel
Born into Eternal Life
December 23, 2008
Funeral Mass - January 17, 2009
Rita Staufenberger
Born into Eternal Life
January 7, 2009
Funeral Mass - January 9, 2009
Phillippe A. Morin
Born into Eternal Life
January 2, 2009
Funeral Mass - January 5, 2009
Linus "Jack" Glovier
Born into Eternal Life
December 14, 2008
Funeral Mass - December 18, 2008
Virginia Rose Streacker
Born into Eternal Life
November 28, 2008
Funeral Mass(Ohio) - December 5, 2008
Memorial Mass - December 11, 2008
Charles Richter
Born into Eternal Life
November 24, 2008
Funeral Mass - December 1, 2008
John Larkin
(Parishioner since November 22, 2002)
Born into Eternal Life
October 3, 2008
Funeral Mass - October 8, 2008
Alex Ray Flores
Born into Eternal Life
September 21, 2008
Funeral Mass - October 6, 2008
Richard Pugley
(Parishioner since 1989)
Born into Eternal Life
September 30, 2008
Funeral Mass - October 6, 2008
Richard Trendel
(Parishioner since 1989)
Born into Eternal Life
September 20, 2008
Funeral Mass - September 23, 2008
Mr. O'Brien was born in Whitefield, NH and moved to Lakeland 19 years ago from Glens Falls, NY. He was a School Teacher for Lake George Central School in New York and was a member of Retired NYSRT of Florida. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 4 and Elks Club #81, St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He was a great dad and a wonderful husband.
Mr. O'Brien was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard O'Brien. He is survived by his wife, Gerry O'Brien; daughters, Anne Avery, Kathleen O'Brien, Bridget Gilmore, Maureen O'Brien, and Theresa O'Brien; sisters, Letitia Rollo and Phyllis Stinehour and grandchildren, William, Jacob, Timothy, Justin, Katelyn, Jared, Emily, Abigail and Jack Patrick.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with interment at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Anthony Catholic Church
John O'Brien
(Parishioner since November 1, 1994)
Born into Eternal Life
August 7, 2008
Funeral Mass - August 12, 2008
John P. Silliker, 82, died June 16, 2008, at Consulate Health Care of heart failure due to complications of lung cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary P. Silliker, of Lakeland, and his caring son, Norman G. Silliker, of Hamden, CT. He is also survived by a loving sister, Rosina Mears, of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, a caring niece, Joan Bellefontaine, of Los Angeles, CA, several other nieces, nephews, close cousins, and dear friends.
Mr. Silliker was born in Medford, MA, December 28, 1925. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was stationed in Japan as a member of the Occupational Forces. He eventually settled to raise a family with his wife in Meriden, CT. He was employed as a machine repairman and inspector at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co. in North Haven, CT.
Mr. Silliker retired with his wife to Lakeland in 1990, where he enjoyed taking care of his new home, riding his lawn tractor, making new friends, and fitness walking. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, where he served as usher, and he was an active member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #91, where he served several terms as Chaplain. He was always available to help anyone in need.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Lakeland, on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., with a reception to follow at the Parish Center. Burial in Bushnell National Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations in Mr. Silliker's memory be made to the St. Anthony's School Endowment Fund, c/o St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 820 Marcum Rd., Lakeland, FL 33809
John Silliker
(Parishioner since November 1, 1990)
Born into Eternal Life
June 16, 2008
Funeral Mass - June 20, 2008
Mary C. Groves, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from renal failure.
Born in Boston, MA she came here in 1992 from Manchester, CT. Mary was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her children Kenneth Groves of Hartford, CT, Philip Groves of Mt. Vernon, NY, Paul Groves of Stratford, CT, David Groves of Lakeland, FL, Harriet Zawistowski of Manchester, CT, Janice Wilson of Port Charlotte, FL and Kathryn Douglas of Englewood, FL, and 9 grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 South Bartow Highway, on Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 6 00 to 8 00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 8 30 A.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to either Good Shepherd Hospice or the National Kidey Foundation.
Mary Groves
(Parishioner since October 10, 2005)
Born into Eternal Life
June 10, 2008
Funeral Mass - June 13, 2008
Doris A. Orth, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from pulmonary failure. Born in Abbotsford, WI she came here in 1980. Doris was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and was a published poet, having her work published in several of the Salesian Missions, Books of Poems. Survivors include her husband: Joseph D. Orth, son: Joseph P. Orth of Bartow, daughters: Dianne Duzac of Kenner, LA, Susan Monday of Fort White, FL, Sharon Millenbaugh of Holland, OH., and Joanne Fogg of Churchville, NY, sister: Elaine Bushman, of Marshfield, WI, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.Friends will be received at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 South Bartow Highway, on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 8:30 A.M. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to either: Good Shepherd Hospice or Salesian Missions, 2 Lesevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY
Doris A. Orth
(Parishioner since October 1, 1982)
Born into Eternal Life
June 1, 2008
Funeral Mass - June 8, 2008
Ruth Esther Wasserman, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from complications associated with a fall.
Born on May 9, 1917 in Fremont, Ohio, she moved to Lakeland in 1956. Mrs. Wasserman was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She was a registered nurse and worked for Lakeland Regional Medical Center and the Polk County Health Department.
Mrs. Wasserman was preceded in death by her husband, James Wasserman; and son, Alan Wasserman. She is survived by her daughter, Jean B. Water of Kathleen, FL; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 S. Bartow Road. A service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 8:30 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 820 Marcum Road. Interment to follow at Lakeland Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook at: www.lakelandfuneralhome.com. Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens is serving the family.
Ruth Wasserman
(Parishioner since September 29, 2004)
Born into Eternal Life
May 24, 2008
Funeral Mass - May 28, 2008
John Daniel, Mc Evoy, 75, died 5/13/08 of heart failure. Funeral mass will be Fri. at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Cahtholic Church. Interment later in IN.
John Daniel McEvoy
(Parishioner since May 1, 1993)
Born into Eternal Life
May 13, 2008
Funeral Mass - May 16, 2008
Jacque McNeight, 89, died May 1, 2008 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Palm Terrace, after a 6 year battle with cancer.
He was born Nov. 16, 1918 in Dunkirk, NY and moved to Lakeland 21 years ago. He was a public school teacher for 35 years, served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre and was a life member of the America Legion and the VFW. He earned his BA from Fredonia State College and his MA from New York University. He was a loyal parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and an active volunteer for the Foxwood Lake Estates Community.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret McNeight; sons, Jacque T. McNeight, Timothy McNeight, James McNeight; daughter, Mary Casion; brothers. Gene McNeight and Neil McNeight; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with interment at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The America
Cancer Society.
Jacque McNeight (Parishioner since November 1, 1984)
Born into Eternal Life
May 1, 2008
Funeral Mass - May 5, 2008
Lorretta R. Pogorilich, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 20, 2008 from cancer.
Born on June 14, 1930 in Providence, RI, she moved to Lakeland in 1990. Lorretta was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edwin T. Pogorilich on September 24, 2007. Survivors include her daughter Linda A. and her husband David Bell of Springfield, MA; sons, David E. and his wife, Diane Pogorilich of Lakeland, John P. Pogorilich of Kissimmee, Alan T. and his wife, Pamela Pogorilich of Rumford, RI, sister, Bernadine Marcetti of Providence; brothers, Richard Hebert of Foster, RI, Charles Hebert of MI, and Frank Hebert of IL., five grandchildren, David E., Michael J., Jennifer, John and Scott, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 South Bartow Highway, on (today) Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Gardens.
Loretta Pogorilich (Parishioner since June 1, 1992)
Born into Eternal Life
April 20, 2008
Funeral Mass - April 24, 2008
Virginia Maxwell
Parishioner since September 24, 2001)
Born into Eternal Life
April 8, 2008
Funeral Mass - April , 2008
Dorothy Sanders (Parishioner since March 1, 1990)
Born into Eternal Life
March 31, 2008
Funeral Mass - April 4, 2008
Anthony "Tony" Braidic (Parishioner since April 1, 1994)
Born into Eternal Life
March 12, 2008
Funeral Mass - March 18, 2008
Camela Carraway (Parishioner since April 12, 2003)
Born into Eternal Life
February 28, 2008
Funeral Mass - March 7, 2008
Raymond Davis
Born into Eternal Life
February 19, 2008
Funeral Mass - February 22, 2008
Averil "Al" Dominick
(A Founding Parishioner since 1983 and before)
Born into Eternal Life
January 23, 2008
Funeral Mass - January 26, 2008
Henry La Beau (Parishioner since November 1, 1987)
Born into Eternal Life
Januray 8, 2008
Funeral Mass - January 25, 2008
John Bachand
(Parishioner since September 27, 2007)
Born into Eternal Life
January 22, 2008
Funeral Mass - January 24, 2008
John Keller
Born into Eternal Life
December 29, 2007
Funeral Mass - January 14, 2008
Mary Kuziel
Born into Eternal Life
January 4, 2008
Funeral Mass - January 7, 2008
Burl Esterbrook
(Parishioner since September 1, 1997)
Born into Eternal Life
December 12, 2007
Funeral Mass - December 28, 2007
Joseph P. Quinn
(Parishioner since November 1, 1992)
Born into Eternal Life
December 18, 2007
Funeral Mass -December 21, 2007
Maureen "Moe" Juette
(Parishioner since October 1, 1987)
Born into Eternal Life
December 8, 2007
Funeral Mass -December 13, 2007
Misla Hipolita
Born into Eternal Life
December 5, 2007
Funeral Mass -December 10, 2007
Herbert Kelly
(Parishioner since December 11, 2004)
Born into Eternal Life
December 3, 2007
Funeral Mass - December 6, 2007
Russell L. Garlow
Born into Eternal Life
November 4, 2007
Funeral Mass - November 16, 2007
Teodoro Velazquez
(Parishioner since August 31, 2000)
Born into Eternal Life
November 8, 2007
Funeral Mass - November13, 2007
Conway Hiden
(Parishioner since October 1, 2006)
Born into Eternal Life
November 1, 2007
Funeral Mass - November 5, 2007
Mary Quigley
(Parishioner since January 1, 1990)
Born into Eternal Life
October 28, 2007
Funeal Mass - November 5, 2007
Mary Kathryn Unser
(Parishioner since October 1, 1989)
Born into Eternal Life
October 27, 2007
Funeral Mass - October 31, 2007
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