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Lucy Suarez Obituary

SUAREZ, Lucy DiBona, 90, of Tampa, died July 11, 2006. Lucy's love of her life was herdeceased husband of 68 years of marriage, Raleigh Suarez. She was a devoted mother, grand-mother, great- grand-mother and great-great-grandmother. Lucy DiBona Suarez left behind two daughters, Shirley Rose and husband, Bob Rose, and Elaine Diaz and husband, Dr. Leo Diaz; sister-in-law, Adella Arguelles; brother-in-law, Raymond Suarez; grandchildren, Susan Diaz Bischoff, Mark Rose, Shannon Rose, Terri Rose Plourde, Chris Diaz and Claudine Caballero; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucy was a member of the Sons of Italy, La Nuova Sicilia Lodge. Pallbearers include Dr. Leo Diaz, Bob Rose, Chris Diaz, Mark Rose, Shannon Rose, Joe Caballero, Don Bischoff and Bobby Suarez. Honorary pallbearers include Raymond Diaz, Douglas Diaz, Jack Suarez, Scott Suarez, Richard Zabak, Rudy Zabak, Dr. Joe Ficarrotta, Jimmy Baldwin and L.D. Faison. A special thanks to Mrs. Paula Carde for her loving care of Lucy Suarez, and to LifePath Hospice for their treatment and support during a difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Families of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) P.O. Box 273136, Tampa, FL 33688. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave., with the Rev. Father Joseph Doyle, S.J., officiating. Entombment will follow in L'Unione Italiana Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at church.

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Published by TBO.com from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2006.

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Don Bischoff

July 8, 2023

We sure miss you Nana. We know you're in heaven with Raleigh dancing up a storm. Until we meet again...Susan Diaz-Bischoff and Don Bischoff

Don (Dominick) Bischoff

July 19, 2006

Lucy, you will be missed. In the short time I knew you, you always showed me love and respect. I married your granddaughter, Susan and you and Raleigh attended the wedding. We shared many memories together, those will last the rest of my lifetime.

You lived a great life and got to see and do things many of us only dream about. Surely you are dancing in heaven now with the man of your dreams.

Don't worry, we shall meet again one day, when it's my time. I love you nanna. Thanks for the times we have shared and your loving kindness.

Stefanie Escontrias

July 16, 2006

To my nana, who was the most whom I never will forget. I will miss her and the memories she leaves behind. My daughter will miss her kisses. Goodbye nana.

The last picture taken with her nana.

July 16, 2006

My daughter Angelina and her nana.

July 16, 2006

Alex, Stefanie, and Angelina Escontrias

July 16, 2006

Nana was a very caring and loving person whose home and heart were always open to whoever needed her. We will deeply miss her, but she will always be with us in our hearts! May the Lord bless her soul and may He bless those who Nana loved and cared about, and we wish we could be there in this time of grief with you all. Thank you Nana Suarez for all your unconditional love!

Amber Sanchez

July 15, 2006

Nana was a loving, kind beautiful woman that will be missed by us all. I will never forget having Christmas every year at Nana and Papa's house. There was always a ton of food, Santa always came and everyone was always laughing and smiling the entire time! Nana will forever be in my heart!

Shannon Rose

July 14, 2006

Grandma will be missed by so many and always will be in our hearts.



We will always remember Christmas, the food she always made us when coming over to her house and her caring thoughts.

CHERYL & TOM MASON

July 14, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cindy French Rose

July 14, 2006

Granny Lucy was a sweet lady and I was lucky to have been able to spend some time with her in the last three years. She always had such wonderful stories from the past that always revolved around complimenting her husband on his house-building abilities or impressing everyone with all of the languages that she spoke. Everyone will surely miss having Granny Lucy around.

Love,

Cindy French Rose

John Albano

July 14, 2006

We share the deep loss of Lucy with

our family in Tampa. We feel very

fortunate to have been able to spend some precious moments with her in our visit to Tampa last summer. She was always a ray of

sunshine to all who were fortunate enough to know her. The memory of her sweetness and warmth will always be with us.



Love,

Augie, Johnny,

Marilyn, Susie

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