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Gulf Breeze, Florida Obituaries

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Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr.

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

Charles Vincent Varallo, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida.

Born on May 15, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mr. Varallo led a dynamic and accomplished life marked by professional versatility and personal passion. He began his education at Atlantic City High School and continued at Bordentown Military Academy before attending LaSalle College in Philadelphia....

Debra Zampieri

Debra Zampieri

Mar 6, 2025

Debra Ann Zampieri, 60, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, with her loving family by her side, in Gulf Breeze, FL.

Debra was born on March 11, 1964, to Lawrence and Helen (Cowart) Lindelof in Zion, IL. She had many memorable experiences in her life. Debra enjoyed pageants and was crowned Miss Illinois, traveling, and her family. She became a flight...

Cally Ross

Cally Ross

Mar 6, 2025

Cally Grace Ross, 46, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother (GiGi), aunt, cousin, and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on March 6, 2025. She entered this world on November 4, 1978, in Cottonwood, AZ, born to Lanny Ross and Rene Buford. She was preceded in death by her father, Lanny, and siblings Patricia and David Ross....

Ardell K. Johnson

Ardell K. Johnson

Mar 6, 2025

Ardell Keneth Johnson of Gulf Breeze, Florida was born February 26, 1927. Ardell passed peacefully into the hands of his heavenly Father March 6th and his life will be celebrated Tuesday March 11th at 2:00 pm at Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze. Visitation will occur 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Jack Kale will officiate.

Ardell was an...

Joe Hulsey

Joe Hulsey

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Joe Foy Hulsey, 89, of Gulf Breeze, FL and formerly of Fort Worth, TX, died on Thursday, March 06, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, with Rev. Josh McLamb officiating.

After high school, Joe attended the University of Virginia and joined the United States Marine Corps....

Charles "Chuck" Meister

Charles "Chuck" Meister

Mar 2, 2025

Charles Lewis (Chuck) Meister 1/1/1936 – 3/2/2025, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was born in Fargo, ND to Walter Helmut and Alice Topping Meister.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeannette; sons, Mark (Karen), and Matt (Suzanne); Grandchildren, Brian (Natalie), Adam (Kelley), Daniel (Katie), Hannah (Sean), and Lacy (Jarrett) and 6 great grandchildren.

After graduating from...

Karen "Kim" Allen

Karen "Kim" Allen

Feb 25, 2025

Karen was born October 7th, 1961, in Rockledge, Florida, to John J. and Bette M. O’Brien (Paine). 

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents; Ernest J. and Martha E. Paine, (maternal) and Francis Xavier and Estelle M. O’Brien (paternal).  

Survivors include her husband, Robert Allen; sister and brother-in-law Robyn, and Jamie Philips, and many other family members...

Pauline Ferrell

Pauline Ferrell

Feb 17, 2025

Mrs. Pauline Ferrell, 90, of Navarre, FL, died on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Navarre. Mrs. Ferrell was born in Knoxville, TN, on August 05, 1934.

Pauline was a proud military wife. She embraced a life of adventure, traveling beside her husband, making a home wherever duty called. Pauline had a heart of service and many years of dedication to children...

Margaret Dickinson

Margaret Dickinson

Feb 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret "Marge" Carolyn Dickinson, who left us peacefully at the age of 90. Born on March 2, 1934, in Uniondale, PA, Marge was the youngest of ten children, born to Anthony J. and Anna Swedersky. She was a spirited and loving presence in the lives of all who knew...

David F. Whelchel

David F. Whelchel

Feb 5, 2025

David Franklin Whelchel, age 87, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Greenville SC on September 27, 1937. 

David graduated from Spartanburg High School and went on to the University of Alabama before retiring after 23 years in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Hulot Whelchel...

Robert Symonds

Robert Symonds

Feb 4, 2025

Dr. Robert Joseph Symonds, 69, of Pensacola Beach, FL, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  Robert was born, in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 6, 1955.  

Dr. Robert Symonds embraced life's journey with curiosity, perseverance, and wisdom.  He was a lifelong learner who took pride in his academic achievements, earning a doctorate in business administration later in life.  As a...

Thomas Louis Dunn

Thomas Louis Dunn

Feb 1, 2025

Thomas Louis “Tommy” Dunn, age 52, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2025. A retired New York City firefighter, Tommy dedicated his life to service, compassion, and unwavering bravery.

Tommy proudly served with the FDNY, assigned to Engine 240 in Brooklyn. His courage and dedication were especially evident in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, where...

Matthew Boolos

Matthew Boolos

Jan 30, 2025

     Matthew James Boolos, 31, passed away on January 30, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born November 16, 1993 (St. Matthew's Day) in Escondido, California. Matthew spent most of his life in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School in 2012. Matthew served as a Corps Commander in the FWBHS Junior...

Stephen Alan "Steve" Elbert

Stephen Alan "Steve" Elbert

Jan 28, 2025

Steve was born on January 11, 1955, at NAS Hospital Pensacola, Florida. He lived a life filled with music, adventure, and laughter. A talented musician, he found joy in playing the guitar and creating humorous songs for family and friends. Steve’s love for music was matched by a passion for the sea; as a mariner, he embraced the open water...

Donald McGowan

Donald McGowan

Jan 25, 2025

Donald Charles McGowan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 6, 1951, to Charles and Lois McGowan, Graduated Clairton High School in 1969 and was a member of the award winning Clairton High School Band. Don was known for his fun-loving personality and deep appreciation for his...