In Memory of Kathi Kitko

Katherine Davis, age 53, of Ashland, Oregon died March 14, 2006 at Ashland Community Hospital.
There will be a private interment at Rock Point Cemetery in Gold hill. Arrangements handled by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

 

In Memory of Rita Bineau

DELLORTO, Rita Y., 49, of Seffner, passed away October 15, 2002 in Brandon. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Dellorto; parents, Edward and Francoise Bineau; sisters, Gloria Jameson, Margie Griffith and Jacki Orford; brother, Edward Bineau Jr.; nephews, A. Edward and Eric Jameson; nieces, Michelle and Nichole Orford; uncles, Dr. Anthony C. Li and Atty. Jean J. Provost; and numerous cousins. Funeral Services will be held Sunday 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends 2 to 3 p.m. prior to service.

 

 

In Memory of John Brick

Information comes from Joe Clark: He said that John Brick died in May 2001. He was at home alone over the weekend with a respiratory infection. When his wife and daughter returned he had passed away sitting in his favorite chair in his bedroom. I attended the funeral in North Carolina but did not have any more details on the cause of death. He leaves behind a wife named Pam and a daughter named Laura.

 

 

In Memory of Adele Mary Cardona

CARDONA, Adele Mary, 51, of Tampa, Fla., passed away March 16, 2004. Preceded in death by her parents, Orchid and John Sr.; daughter, Andrea; and brother, Robert Cardona. Survivors include her son, Glenn Sanchez Jr.; brother, John Cardona Jr. and wife Anita; brother, Gilbert Delgado Sr. and wife Debbie; niece, Kimberly Cannella and husband Vincent; nephews, John Jason Cardona, and Gilbert Delgado Jr. and wife Yvette; five great nieces; one great nephew; and other loving family members. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Gonzalez Funeral Home with interment to follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Glenn Sanchez Jr., John Cardona Jr., Gilbert Delgado Sr., John Jason Cardona, and Gilbert Delgado Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Vincent Cannella.
 

 

Here is some information on the passing of Adele.....from what I understand from her family, she had been very ill for quite a long time, dealing with severe diabetes and being a quadriplegic since her accident many years ago.  She also lost her daughter in that accident.  

May she rest in peace.
Zenia M. Lonetto
3225 W. Grove St., Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 876-5287
Fax: (813) 998-0047

I was sorry to hear about Adele passing away. I was very good friends
with her in high school. I had went and seen her some 10, 12 years ago at
her home after I had heard of the bad accident she had been in.

Thanks for the email
Glenn Shirley
 

 

In Memory of Jerry Johnson

JOHNSON, Jerry M., 49, of Tampa, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001. He is survived by his wife,
Anne Johnson; two daughters, Jennifer Johnson and Sarah Reed; one grandchild, and two brothers,
Bob Johnson and Leo Bailey. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a deputy with
the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for 21 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your
charity of choice or the American Heart Association. Memorial services will be held Friday , June 29,
3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
Carrollwood Chapel
3207 West Bearss Avenue
(813) 968-2231

Received August 17, 2001 from Jerry's widow

I would like to inform you that your classmate-Jerry Johnson has gone to be
with our Lord in heaven. He left us June 27, 2001 having a massive heart
attack. Please remember him and us, his family in your prayers. God Bless You all!
Anne Johnson

In Memory of RoiAnne Pauschert

This is RoiAnne's son Max. I am sorry that I could not inform you of this earlier as I have just found your email address. RoiAnne passed away on October 23, 2002 and the funeral services were on Friday.

In Memory of Bobby Stephens

STEPHENS, Bobby Lee, 50, of Tampa, passed away Friday, January 23, 2004 at his residence. He was a native Floridian and was a graduate of King College in Bristol, TN. Bobby worked for Comair Airlines as a flight attendant, was a member of A.O.P.A., and member of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nancy, a daughter, Rachel Anne Stephens-Lawyer of St. Petersburg, brother, Royce Ronald Stephens, Jr., Odessa, sister, Deborah Lynn Stephens-Zimmer, Union, KY, brother, Timothy Wade Stephens, Odessa, his mother, Lila Lee Stephens and three Nephews. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 5-8 PM at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at the corner of Silvermill Dr. & W. Hillsborough Ave. where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 28, 2004. Burial will follow at the New Zion Cemetery in Ona, FL.

I played little league baseball with Bobby 40 years ago for the Mid Island Insurance
sponsored team.  He was great pitcher and short stop. Mike Williams

In Memory of Mindy Yelton

YELTON-KLASE, Rebecca M. "Mindy," 51, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday, September 4, 2004, at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Greenville, S.C., she moved to Tampa in 1968, and to St. Petersburg in 2001. She was a former schoolteacher, and owned and operated American Executive Karate, Inc., in St. Petersburg. She was a 1993 graduate of University of South Florida, and a member of United States Parachute Association. Survivors include a son, Jesse Pullen of Tampa; three daughters, Abbey, Rachel, and Baili Sibucao, all of Hollywood, Calif.; two brothers, Mark Yelton of Tampa, and Michael Yelton of Lake City; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, from 4 p.m. until service time at 6 p.m. with Rev. Robert Aligood officiating. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Pinellas Park. Published in the TBO.com on 9/15/2004.



In Memory of Sam Rampello

Obituary Educator's legacy is a lifetime of service SAMUEL J. RAMPELLO: 1940-2005. The former history teacher served 18 years on the School Board, providing a voice for students and teachers alike.
By MARTY CLEAR Published May 13, 2005

TEMPLE TERRACE - When he heard the news that his close friend Sam Rampello had passed away, Joe Chillura's first reaction was disbelief. "It couldn't be true," Chillura said. "There had to be some mistake. He was just so full of life energy." Mr. Rampello died April 30 at age 64. He had fallen asleep on his recliner chair at his longtime home in Temple Terrace and suffered a heart attack. "He had been well," said his wife, Joy Rampello. "He rested, and he never got back up." Mr. Rampello left a legacy of service to Tampa and Hillsborough County. He served on the Hillsborough County School Board for 18 years and on the county's Planning Commission. "He went to bat for the teachers, and he went to bat for the students," said longtime friend Al Lopez Jr. "He thought that was what the School Board was for." Mr. Rampello's passion for education was evident long before he was appointed to the School Board by Gov. Reubin Askew in 1976. He had been a history teacher at Plant and Leto high schools and served as chairman of Leto's history department. It was during his tenure at Plant that he met his wife, who taught biology at the school. "He was a gifted educator," she said. "In a way, it's a shame that he ever left the classroom." Mr. Rampello was elected four times to the School Board after his initial appointment. "For a lot of people, the School Board is a stepping stone into other political offices," said Chillura, a former Tampa City Council member and a former Hillsborough County commissioner. "He probably could have gotten elected to anything, he was so charismatic. But he was content to work with the School Board." Even decades after he left academia for the School Board, students would often contact him. Not long ago, a former student wrote him to say that Mr. Rampello's joy and passion for the profession had inspired him to become a teacher himself, Mrs. Rampello said. He hadn't taught high school since the 1970s, but many of his former students attended his funeral at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. His passion for people was obvious, his wife said. "He was always doing things for people, very quietly," she said. "If he couldn't solve their problems himself, he'd get help for them." He seemed to have friends wherever he went. Lopez, who went to school with Mr. Rampello at Tampa Jesuit High School, said every time he went to a restaurant with him, people always stopped by to say hello. His days started at 4:30 a.m., and he was out of the house by 5:30. By the time most people were starting work, Mr. Rampello had visited several restaurants to meet with friends. "He had breakfast at least twice a day, and maybe three times," Lopez said. It was conversation more than food that drew him to La Teresita, the Tropicana, Pach's Place and other local places, Lopez said. Mr. Rampello was sure to find good friends at any of his stops. His morning ritual also included Mass at St. Lawrence. "He was a strong person of prayer and faith in Jesus Christ," Mrs. Rampello said. "That was a very important part of his life. That and his family." Mr. Rampello taught at the University of Tampa, his alma mater, and served as an administrator at Hillsborough Community College. He retired two years ago from his position as director of federal finance for Hillsborough's school system. The new campus of the Downtown Partnership School will bear Mr. Rampello's name. "He went out of his way to be nice to people," Lopez said. "You just don't see that very often." Mr. Rampello is survived by his wife and his daughter, Lori Harrison.

"Sam the Man"
I worked in the Dean's Office my junior year and got to know Mr. Rampello very well. He used to call me "D"....maybe because there were 4 of us DiDomenicos that came up through his ranks. We would have many talks about life (especially mine) and he served as my personal psychologist at times. Always ready to listen and wouldn't mind telling you if he thought you were screwing up! He did know how to put the fear of God in you, but I believe he really was interested in the success of us all.
When my senior year came around, I would drop in and visit with him every couple of weeks or so. I remember him telling me, "D....are you getting in over your head?" How right he turned out to be!! He was there to help me through a crisis I was having with Mr. Militziano, too.
What a great loss. I only saw him one more time after graduation, and that was over at the old HCC airport campus in 1972. Still as friendly and interested as ever.
I know you all must have stories, too. I would love to hear yours.
Regards to all
Carol DiDomenico

How does one replace a MAN like that? He eas one of the few adults I remember and admired for his ability to communicate with the wild bunch includung me. Coach Woolwine is the other great leader of the time.
Ron Ponton

Hi, I once had an ex-wife named Carol DiDomenico, how strange to get email from someone with the same name over 30 years later. The news of Mr. Rampello's death brought sadness to me also. As a "client" of Sam the Man, while in high school at Leto, I did interact quite a few times with him. You are so right that he could put the fear of God in you, But also he was very encouraging and supportive, and looked thru or past the teenage "I'm a ass****" routine. I also got to spend time and reminisce with him in the mid 1980's while he was a leasing agent for retail locations I was negotiating to rent. He did remember me ( I'm not sure if the dean of boy's remembering you is a good thing or a bad thing), and we laughed and talked of our memories at Leto. It was a very enjoyable experience, and I was proud to let him know that I did not turn out to be trouble later on in life. Most our problems in school was due to my "long" hair. which if you look at my senior picture, it was'nt all that long. I will share a personal and somewhat embarrassing story of Mr. Rampello and myself. When I was a junior at Leto, I used to take personal days off ( I skipped school). To excuse myself for these personal days off, I would call the school, and in a elderly female voice would tell them that "Mr Devane asked that I call and let you know that Terry would not be in school today". This worked several times, until one day the young girl that answered the phone could not understand what I said and asked me to hold on for a minute. Well I thought that I was busted and in big trouble, and my heart started pounding in my chest, but I held on, and guess who came to the phone asking me to repeat what I had said because the young lady (could have been you Carol) did not understand the message. Let me tell you, when I heard that booming voice I nearly soiled my pants, but I kept my composure and repeated my excuse, and he said thank you for calling. I hung up, Thanked God for saving me and never tried that again. Hope all is well with all of the people I knew then. In the end memories are all we have
Terry Devane- Class of 1971 axnot@aol.com

Hi Butch, Mr. Sam Rampello! What a great teacher! He was one of my favorites!
Thanks for the info!
Sincerely,
Diana (Handel) Martin

Class of 71, I'll will never forget the time Mr.Rampello caught a few of us leaving campus for lunch,,,,,,,it was an unpleasant experience. Over the years I have worked with Sam on several committees and was lucky enough to call him a friend......one I will miss.
Terry Rubio Fernandez

Hi Butch, What a shock to hear about Mr Rampello. About five or six years ago, I got reaquainted with him when I would see him at LaTerrisita Restaurant on Columbus Dr. He came in every morning at 6am for breakfast, and many times I would eat with him. What a fine fellow. I always wanted to call him Mr Rampello, but he told me to call him Sam. At Leto he was known as "the Ramp". He always greeted me and took time to chat. He was head of the Hills Co School Bd for a long time. If you didn't know it, they decided to dedicate a school to him, which is almost complete now. It sits where the old chanel 8 studios were located on Jackson St. in downtown Tampa. My youngest would have gone there, but we transfered him to another school. It was originally slated to open in January of 2005, but as far as I know it is still not open. The last time I saw Sam, I asked him about it, and he was looking forward to the dedication. It is sad to think that he missed it. At least he knew how much he was appreciated. He was a class act indeed. I will miss him.
Joe Chappell

In Memory of Sarah Ortwein

ORTWEIN, Sarah Hornbrook, 84, died peacefully in her sleep at home June 19, 2005. She lived a long and blessed life, and everyone she met benefited from knowing her. A native of Tampa, she graduated from Earlham College in Indiana where she met her husband, Phillip Ortwein. Upon returning to Tampa in 1953, she worked for the Hillsborough County school system holding positions as home economics teacher, dean of girls and assistant principal until her retirement. She was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Garrett, in 1988, and her husband of 49 years in 1992. She is survived by one sister, Patricia Bond of Maryland; two daughters, Judy Sullivan and Betsy Nehr (Michael), all of Lutz; four grandchildren, Lorraine Simpson, Robert Downs, Eric Sullivan and Kelly Sullivan; and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held 6-9 p.m. June 28, 2005, at 18228 Hanna Road in Lutz. Published in the TBO.com on 6/22/2005. Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop

Funny story about Ms. Ortwein. I missed 31 days of the last semester of school...something I would not want my kids to know...ha! Ms. Ortwein called me into the office and told me that they (Leto) did not want me there for another year anymore then I wanted to be there for another year...and that "if" I could pass my exams (seniors were exempt if you had passing grades.. and I did) that she would let me graduate with my class... I did! Whew! I guess at the time I was working and just couldn't get up...seems I missed every Friday and Monday...hmmmm.....
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