Chuck retired from Local 597 after many dedicated years as a pipefitter and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka.
Members of Palm Harbor Fire Rescue are mourning the death of their fire commissioner, Joseph Petrillo.
Angelo William Nicolaro, 72, of Palm Harbor, was bishop at the Holy Apostles Charismatic Church in Dunedin. He drowned on July 3, 2013, after getting caught in a rip current off Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina.
"On Wednesday night we lost a wonderful husband and father. His passing was unexpected and we will continue to pray for serenity and comfort for our sons and the rest of our family," wrote Justin Miller's wife of 15 years, Jessica.
An informal memorial was held Friday night for Crystal Beach resident "Capt. Dean" Parks, who operated a charter fishing business in Palm Harbor and taught fishing camps for kids at The Centre.
A funeral service for Lola Perez will be held Sept. 29. A fundraiser for her medical expenses will be held Oct. 13 at Peggy O'Neill's restaurant in Palm Harbor.
Norbert Swierz, 92, of Palm Harbor was a war hero whose planes were shot down twice. He escaped from a P.O.W. camp and was honored with multiple medals. Sadly, he died before recently-discovered war letters from his mother could be given to him.
Carol Barbara Windsor Swope, 56, was a loving wife and mother, and a talented artist and crafter.
The Palm Harbor residents died from injuries they suffered in a motorcycle crash last week.
The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary has announced that it will hold a public remembrance Saturday for longtime resident Cheetah the chimp, who died of kidney failure Christmas Eve.
The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is encouraging people to remember Cheetah by writing their favorite memories on a web page created to honor the well-loved chimpanzee.