Dean-Lopez Funeral Home

Anthony George Cuccinello

Apr 3, 2026

Anthony George Cuccinello 8-02-1953- 04-03-2026

It's with a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony George Cuccinello. Tony was the beloved son of the late Vito Raymond Cuccinello and Joan Ruth Knox Cuccinello. Tony was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and relocated to Key West, Florida where he worked in beverage distribution and delivery for several...

Janyce Thompson Cunningham

Mar 31, 2026

Janyce Thompson Cunningham, 89, of Cudjoe Key, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2026. Born in McDonough Georgia, she was a long time resident of Freehold NJ before moving to the Florida Keys. An early retirement from the Federal Government allowed Janyce and her husband George to travel the world enjoying the people, places and culture...

Anna Marie Desantis

Mar 30, 2026

Anna Marie DeSantis, born on July 17, 1951, in Key West, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Gartenmayer; her brothers, William Gartenmayer Jr., Sebastian Gartenmayer, Fred Gartenmayer, Tony Gartenmayer, and Dennis Gartenmayer; and her sister, Yvonne Gartenmayer. Anna is survived by William DeSantis and wife Isabel;...

Alberto Vazquez, Jr

Mar 23, 2026

Alberto Vazquez Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Key West, Florida, passed away leaving behind a legacy of family, strength, and love. Born on November 21, 1947, in Cuba, Alberto was the son of Alberto Vazquez Sr. and Hortensia "Anita" Vazquez. He later made his home in Key West, Florida, where he built a life ...

Vincent Henry Catala

Mar 22, 2026

Vincent Henry Catala was born on September 30th, 1934, to Rose Marie Catala in Key West, Fl. He was born at a midwife's house on the 900 block of Division Street which is now called Truman Avenue.   He grew up in a household with three uncles, an aunt and his grandparents.  He lived without refrigeration and his diet consisted...

Betty Merlino

Mar 11, 2026

Betty Merlino, 90, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at her home in Key West, Florida, surrounded by her loving family, after complications from Parkinson's disease.

Betty lived a full and beautiful life defined by love, devotion to family, and quiet strength. A longtime resident of Saugus, Massachusetts, she and her husband also cherished their time...

Aaron L Wechter

Mar 4, 2026

Aaron L. Wechter 79 of Key West, FL passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2026 at Lower Keys Medical Center.

Allan Henry Villafana

Mar 1, 2026

Our beloved brother, Allan Villafana, passed away on Sunday, March 1st. His death was a shock to our entire family. Al was very sociable and knew so many people here in Key West. It has been so wonderful to hear from so many people that we've met "what a nice guy Big Al was." People would also always comment...

Peter L Ward

Feb 27, 2026

PETER (GOVERNOR) L. WARD

Peter L. Ward, aged 67, of Shapleigh, ME, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2026 in Key West, FL. He was born on November 3rd 1958 in Natick, MA to the late Beverly and Norman Ward. Peter grew up in Ashland, MA and graduated Ashland High School in 1976. He went on to...

Anton Michael Dattilo

Feb 24, 2026

Anton Michael Dattilo of Key West, Florida died suddenly on February 24, 2026 of complications of throat cancer.  His wife was with him as he quietly passed. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 3, 1953, he was the son of the late August and Mary R. Dattilo.  Anton was a devoted Catholic; a faithful servant of the Lord....