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| Author: | Anonymous |
| Date: | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Start Page: | B.6 |
| Section: | TAMPA BAY |
| Text Word Count: | 7743 |
SMITH, Regina Murphy 88, passed away on Sept. 29, 2009, in Bridgewater, NJ, after a long, happy and loving life. Born Aug. 24, 1921, to Daniel Patrick and Catherine Mary Murphy in Buffalo, NY, Regina was predeceased by her brothers, [Vincent Ambrosino] and Clement, and her sister Beatrice Killian. While volunteering for the USO, she met the love of her life, Arthur J. Smith, at the end of World War II. Married for 55 years before Arthur's departure, they raised seven children in Riverdale, NY; Centerville MA, and St. Petersburg. Regina is survived by her seven children, Catherine McQuillen of North Hampton, NH, Arthur of St. Petersburg, Regina Tegeler of Bridgewater, NJ, Mary Ellen Simpson of St. Petersburg; Daniel of Red Wing, MN, Michael of Atlanta, GA, and [Michael, Gerard] of Edina, MN. Together with her 20 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, they will all miss her loving touch and holy spirit. An inspiration to all she met, Regina will forever be remembered by her many friends and family as a woman of inspirational character. At St. Jude's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Regina served as a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Women's Guild and a volunteer in the Shrine Shop. She also provided years of volunteer service to the St Petersburg Free Clinic. Regina's life will be celebrated on Oct. 19, 2009 at a 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude's Cathedral Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 180 34th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713-8519. Online Memorial & Guestbook @ www.brettfuneralhome.net Brett Funeral Home 321-3321
O'DELL, Alice M. 68, of Largo passed Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Co-owner of O'Dell Trailers of Largo. She was born and raised in the small farming community of Orrick, MO. Jim and [Alice] arrived in Pinellas County in 1960 and started their family business. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James R. "Jim" Sr.; four sons, [Jim Jr.] ([JoAnn Davis]), Douglas ([Sherry]), [Wayne Jones] (Mary) and Scotty, and a daughter, Lourie (Tim) Brady; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren all of Florida, her mother [Opal Blyth]; two brothers [Jackie] and [Bub] and a sister [Martha], her mother-in-law, Effie O'Dell and many other loving family members, all from Missouri. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Oct. 16th at 6 pm with friends received at 5 pm, all at Mohn's 9700 Seminole Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for children. www.mohnfuneralhome.com Mohn Funeral Home & Cremations Seminole, 727-393-3481
SMITH, Regina Murphy 88, passed away on Sept. 29, 2009, in Bridgewater, NJ, after a long, happy and loving life. Born Aug. 24, 1921, to Daniel Patrick and Catherine Mary Murphy in Buffalo, NY, Regina was predeceased by her brothers, Vincent and Clement, and her sister Beatrice Killian. While volunteering for the USO, she met the love of her life, Arthur J. Smith, at the end of World War II. Married for 55 years before Arthur's departure, they raised seven children in Riverdale, NY; Centerville MA, and St. Petersburg. Regina is survived by her seven children, Catherine McQuillen of North Hampton, NH, Arthur of St. Petersburg, Regina Tegeler of Bridgewater, NJ, Mary Ellen Simpson of St. Petersburg; Daniel of Red Wing, MN, Michael of Atlanta, GA, and Gerard of Edina, MN. Together with her 20 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, they will all miss her loving touch and holy spirit. An inspiration to all she met, Regina will forever be remembered by her many friends and family as a woman of inspirational character. At St. Jude's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Regina served as a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Women's Guild and a volunteer in the Shrine Shop. She also provided years of volunteer service to the St Petersburg Free Clinic. Regina's life will be celebrated on Oct. 19, 2009 at a 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude's Cathedral Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 180 34th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713-8519. Online Memorial & Guestbook @ www.brettfuneralhome.net Brett Funeral Home 321-3321
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