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JOHN T. OPEL Opel, John T. ÐDunnellon, FL, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, August 18, 2008. Beloved husband of Alberta (nee Blaes) Opel; dear father of Mary Catherine (Wayne) Hinnant, Steve (Cathy) Opel, Jennifer (late Perry) Taylor and Carolyn Dempsey; loving grandfather of Michelle, Colleen, Megan, William and Kim; dear brother of Mary Alice (John) Hollander; dear great grandfather, uncle, great uncle and brother-in-law. Remembered with great love and affection. Newspaper ink ran through John's veins and he was writing for the Palm Beach Post at the time of his retirement. Arrangements are being handled by Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, 19939 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, FL 34432 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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3 Entries
Mary Ann and Vince Craven
August 29, 2008
Dear Abie We were very sorry to hear about John and just want to express our sympathy to you and
the family and hope you are doing
okay.
Sue Baillie
August 24, 2008
Jennifer, Steve, M.C. and Carolyn,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Sue
Ed Peistrup
August 24, 2008
I remember John from High school, very nice and a smart guy. He was one of the Brains in the class. Ned Peistrup class or 49 SLUH.
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