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Clariece MUNCH Obituary

MUNCH, Clariece Z.

97, who resided at Westminster Suncoast Retirement Community in St. Petersburg, passed away peacefully November 10, 2016. She had resided in St. Petersburg for 96 years and was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School. Clariece was a successful business woman, having owned and operated Munch's Sundries for 55 years until retiring at the age of 88. She also enjoyed traveling when time allowed. Clariece was preceded in death by her son, Garry. She is survived by her son, Larry (Laura) Munch; daughter-in-law, Linda Munch; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and nieces and nephews. The visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 5-7 pm, at Memorial Park Funeral Home, where the funeral service will take place Wednesday, November 16, at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Empath/Suncoast Hospice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 13, 2016.

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earl blackwood

September 21, 2021

ms munch was a good friend to me i do have pix from vegas and st pete that r precious wish i had stayed closer to her and larry we have good memories she could go great lady larry is prould of her i am sure earl blackwood

John and Luz Sackett

November 24, 2016

Larry,
We will always remember your mom greeting us with a smile at Munch's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lindy Fulghum

November 21, 2016

So sorry for your lose. My Mom(Carolyn Payne Fulghum) knew her and I got to know her eating at Munch's for a lot of years.

Dawn O'Donnell(Fleming)

November 16, 2016

Thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and Mrs. Munch's family. I will never forget the talks we had in her office at Munch's. May you rest in peace Ms. Munch you have certainly earned it!!!

Jim, Laura,and Jon Mysliwiec

November 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, but with you as a son Larry she had to have been a wonderful lady.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Henri and Mike Santoro

Chuck Jones

November 14, 2016

It's been many year for me - Right at 52 years knowing the lovely Clarience Munch in person - She will be sadly missed by all that she has known through the years . Prayers and Blessings go out to Larry , Loved Ones , Family Members , Friends , Loved Ones , and the million plus customers that she knew . A legend in her time , and her time after as well . Nobody can ever forget the home of the free milk shake on your birthday special , and the three day breakfast special that still lives on today Monday - Wednesday - and Friday . WITH ALL DUE RESPECT - MS. MUNCH , MAY YOU REST IN PEACE - WE WILL MEET AGAIN ...

Rick St.Pierre

November 13, 2016

My Condolences. One of my all time favorite patients.

Darlene Bennett

November 13, 2016

So sadden by this...My family started going to Munch's day 1 and Mom and Clariece took several trips together. Clariece will be missed by many and my condolences pour out to Larry and family.
Peace be with you

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