Grace A. Rowland
kevin • March 15, 2023
August 5, 1937 - March 10, 2023
Grace Annette Rowland was born on August 5, 1937 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and passed away March 10, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida.
Grace is survived by her four children, Steven Rowland, Joan Rowland (Sabrina), Tracy Gilbert, and David Rowland, her brothers Patrick J. Vitale Jr. (Marceline) and Thomas Vitale Sr. (Olga), twelve grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Jerome Vitale Sr. (Barbara).
Miss Grace was a force of nature and a vibrant soul who found immense joy as a beauty salon owner, instructor, and later as a restaurateur in the Florida Keys. Whether you were a customer or a friend, spending time with Grace was always a pleasure, thanks to her outgoing and charismatic personality. She was an avid fisherman, spending countless hours on the water, always returning with a story and laughter.
Grace was an active member of Coral Isles Church, dedicating her time and energy to serving both her church and the community. Grace's doors were always open to others, and she welcomed many children into her home over the years, earning her the reputation of being a mother figure to many. Above all, she treasured her family, finding strength and support in their unwavering love and faith.
Grace is survived by her four children, Steven Rowland, Joan Rowland (Sabrina), Tracy Gilbert, and David Rowland, her brothers Patrick J. Vitale Jr. (Marceline) and Thomas Vitale Sr. (Olga), twelve grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Jerome Vitale Sr. (Barbara).
Miss Grace was a force of nature and a vibrant soul who found immense joy as a beauty salon owner, instructor, and later as a restaurateur in the Florida Keys. Whether you were a customer or a friend, spending time with Grace was always a pleasure, thanks to her outgoing and charismatic personality. She was an avid fisherman, spending countless hours on the water, always returning with a story and laughter.
Grace was an active member of Coral Isles Church, dedicating her time and energy to serving both her church and the community. Grace's doors were always open to others, and she welcomed many children into her home over the years, earning her the reputation of being a mother figure to many. Above all, she treasured her family, finding strength and support in their unwavering love and faith.
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February 19, 1934 - March 7, 2025
Barbara J. Gesino of Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday morning March 1, 2025 at Memorial Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Brooklyn N.Y. and at the age of 15 moved to Hollywood with her parents and brother Charles. She is survived by niece Linda (Michael) Scarcella; sister-in-law Helen Gesino; grand nieces and nephews Amy, Kylene (Amado), Dominick (Zahra) and Mike (Megan) and great grand nieces and nephews Anthony, Julian, Haleigh, Sophie, Jackson and Nico. A graduate of South Broward High School in 1956. In 1958 was employed by the City of Hollywood as Administrative Secretary to both the building official and City Engineer, for 33 years, retiring at the age of 52. She went into the travel business as a travel consultant for 12 years at Circle Travel . She felt blessed to be able to travel the world which was a passion of hers. Barbara had previously been the president of the Fla. Woman in Government, past president of the Italian American Woman’s club and Secretary of X-dividends Investments club. In 1975 she received a proclamation from the mayor , proclaiming June 6, 1980 as Barbara Gesino Day. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest . She was interviewed by her dear friends daughter Eve Bergman, who she adored for a book she wrote based on her documentary film, “Lives well lived” . Her motto was, ”I’ve been given all these days and years, which I’ve embraced because I see life as incredibly precious. I hardly ever say “no” to anything, I just make sure everyday was filled with Joy, purpose and meaning". Our Aunt Barbara’s Spirit, sense of humor and how much she loved and cared for her family and friends with so many wonderful memories will remain in our hearts and she will always be with us. Visitation will be Friday, March 7th, 11:00am - 2:00pm with a prayer service at 1:00pm all at Landmark Funeral Home, followed by interment at Hollywood Memorial Gardens East.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eshang Phen, who left us peacefully on February 23, 2025, at the age of 85, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Eshang is survived by her beloved children, Teresa, Michael, Robert and Catherine; her 11 grandchildren; her 4 half-siblings; and extended family and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Eshang is preceded in death by her parents, Chin Thung and Cheshao; her husband, Yo Hai; her children, Patrick and Peter; and her half-brother, Yuan Chang.
Eshang was born on October 1, 1939 in Hubei, China and immigrated to Calcutta, India when she was a child. Eshang later moved to Karachi, Pakistan, married Yo Hai and welcomed six children into their home. Together, they owned a dentist clinic. After Yo Hai’s passing, Eshang raised her children as a single mother while continuing to operate the dentist clinic with her eldest son, Michael. Eshang moved to the United States in 1988 and lived in Long Island, NY and Florida until her passing.
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