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GEORGE JOHN IPPOLITO SR. George John Ippolito, Sr., age 87, passed away January 10, 2007. Son of Italian immigrants Sam and Rose Ippolito of Stamford, CT., he successfully continued his fathers business, the Ippolito and Sons Construction Company, a commercial and residential building firm. He was married to his beloved Josephine Sadie Gerardi in 1942 and he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in World War II. After an honorable discharge, he returned home to raise his family in Stamford, CT. As a founding member and past president of the Springdale Athletic Club, he served the community and pursued his passions for golf, cooking, landscape design, family and friends. He retired and moved to Vero Beach, FL. Known for his hospitality, he was the inspiration for the Ippolito's Family- Style Italian Restaurants of Atlanta. Mr. Ippolito is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Anthony Magazzi of Trumbull,CT, Donna and Mark Bosley of Cumming, GA, son and daughter- in-law: George and Toni Ippolito, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA, sisters, Adeline Phillips of Marina Del Ray, CA, Eleanor Ferrara of Vero Beach, FL, Josephine Genovese of Clarkesville, GA, grandchildren: Anthony Magazzi, Alyson Trovato, Brandon Ippolito, Matt Rand, Keith Ippolito, Kristopher Ippolito, great- grand children: Anthony Magazzi, Jr., Joey Marie Trovato, Selena Magazzi, Ava Ippolito, and Kellen Ippolito. A memorial mass will be held Friday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecila Church in Stamford, CT with interment to follow in St. Johns Cemetery in Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc, which provides housing and scholarships for families of wounded service men and women, www.fisherhouse.org or 1401 Rockville Pike, Ste 600, Rockville, MI 20352. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076. (770) 993-4811 www.roswellfun eralhome.com

Member IACAVB     ALFRED SPINOSA  Alfred Spinosa   a vero Beach resident for 23, years, born January 14, 1911 in Brooklyn,    NV,    died November 2. 2006.   He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alyce; daughter, Rhonda Hopkins: grandson, Kevin: granddaughter, Jennifer and great-grandson, Tyler.  He was a WW ii veteran, serving a,s a Captain in the Army   He served in the South Pacific and saw combat in New Guinea, the Phillipines   and    was wounded In Luzon.  He was awarded the Purple Heart plus 12 medals.    Alfred retired from the active reserves after 22 years.  in 1946 he Joined the NYPO where he worked on wire taps and was under cover as a Detective Second Grade. He was later assigned to the narcotics division and was promoted to Detective First Grade.  Having studied at the   Buriltz School  of Language, he spoke multiple languages    including Chinese, and began working mostly in China Town an Harlem.  He was a highiy decorated Police Officer as the   recipient     of  5 Commendations,        10 Meritorious, 8 Excellent Police Work and one for his expertise at the pistol range for being the best shot and fastest  draw,    plus  a monetary award and plaque for Policeman of the Year.  He attended Forest Park Baptist Church and was an active member of the Italian AmeriCan Club, a Lifetime Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and LX A. V.. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge.  An avid fisherman who loved playing cards and traveling, he lived life to the fullest.  Arrangements are under the direction of Coxolfford- Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php

Rollen Daniels   Rollen Dean Daniels 66 died Nov. 15, 2007, at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Decatur Ill, and lived in Vero Beach, coming from Springfield, Ill.  He graduated from Georgia Military Academy in College Park, Ga. In 1949. He was an Air Force veteran. He worked two years as a control tower operator in Jacksonville. He operated and owned grocery stores and other businesses. He also worked at the 2002 Restaurant in Vero Beach. He was a member of the Anzar Shrine Temple of Springfield and the Italian Americn Club of Vero Beach. Survivors Include his wife, Gigi Daniels; daughter. Dorothy Jean Daniels-Menich of Colorado Springs, Colo.; son, Ricky Wayne Daniels of Allen, Texas; sister, Beverly Jackson of Decatur brothers, Franklin Daniels and Steven Daniels, both of Decatur, and Michael Daniels of San FrancisCO, Kevin Daniels of Round Lake Beach, ill., and Philip Daniels of  St Louis; and four grandchildren Memorial cOntributions may be made to the the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietY 2006 14th Ave., Vero Beach. FL SERVICES; Visitation will be from  2 to 3 p.m. Nov l8 With a memorial service to follow at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach-

Ralph Marchio Ralph Marchio, 70, died May 31, 2007, at his home. He was born in Chicago and lived in Vero Beach for the past 11 years, coming from Chicago Heights, Ill Before retirement, he was a pressure supervisor for Northern Illinois Gas for 30 years He was a member of the Italian American Club, Vero Beach He is survival by his wife of 12 years, Linda Rush Marchio of Vero Beach: Sons, Michael Marchio of Naperville, Ill. Anthony Marchio of Dallas and Jeff Marchio of Greenville, Ind.: daughters, Mary Marchio of Willowbrook, Ill. and Alice Pohl of Raleigh NC; sister, Frances Flickinger of Tampa. and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Marchio, Jr. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 432 Park Ave. South, New York, N.Y. 10016. SERVICES A memorial luncheon is at 1 p.m. June 3 at the Italian American Club of Vero Beach. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/ obit.php.

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One                                    9-11-2001 by Cheryl Sawyer As the soot and dirt and ash rained down, We became one color. As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building We became one class. As we lit candles of hope and rememberance. We became one generation. As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into the inferno We became one gender As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength, We became one faith. As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement. We spoke one language As we gave our blood in lines a mile long, We became one body. As we mourned together the great loss We became one family. As we cried tears of grief and loss We became one soul. As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heros We become one people We are One color One class One generation One gender One faith One language One body One family One soul One people We are The Power of One. We are United. We are America Larissa Ferretii 336-278-4276

Joyce Ann Mullanix Nees  In loving memory of our best friend, mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Joyce Ann Mullinax- Nees, 63, of Vera Beach died Thursday, November 9, 2006 *at her residence after a brief Illness.  Joyce was born July 1, 1943 In Hartford, Ct and moved to Vero Beach in 1957 from her birth place.  Surviving are her sons Karl Mulilnax and Clint Skinner both  of Vero   Beach; daughter, Donna Passmore- Vickers of Vero Beach and grandchildren,  Ashley Stephenson,     Joshua Mullinax, Matt  Hogan, Joseph  Skinner,     Casey Passmore, John Skinner, Brandon Skinner, Kyle Pass- more, Jeffery Skinner and Jacob Muhhinax.  Mrs. Nees was preceded In death by her husband Jerry. son, Jimmy Skinner, father, John Buckley and mother, Anne Kanpik.  Memorial contributions may  be  made to      VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960, in memory of Joyce.  A memorial service  will be held 11 a.m. November 16 2006 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach with Rev. Joe  Brooks, Twentieth Avenue Church of God officiating.  Joyce will  be deeply missed but her memory will stay in our hearts forever  A memorial celebration and benefit will be held 4 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Kelly's Irish Pub on the Miracle Mile. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and VNA Hospice of Indian River County in rnemorYof4rt  JOYCE ANN MULLINAX NEES

John Massirio John C, Massirlo, 88 died Nov. 17 2007, at Indian-  River Medical Center In Vero Beach. He was born in Cromwell, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 22 years coming from Cromwell He was a toolmaker for Superior Electric in Bristol, Conn., for 11 years before his retirement in 1982. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vera Beach, a 4th degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, New Britain, Conn, Connecticut Sportsman's Club, Berlin, VFW Post 511 and the Disabled American Veterans both of New Britain, the Italian Anwlean Civic Association and the Italian War Veterans both of Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Massirio of Vero Beach son, John Massirio of Kensington, Conn.; daughters, Carol Sarnowski of Vero Beach and June Hartunian of Farmington, Conn, 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren SERVICE: Visitation will be from 1 to 3 P.M. Nov. 20 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach with a prayer service at 2 p.m.