Obituaries

Dorothea Fanning, 87, J.C. Penny Supervisor

Former Mineola resident passed away on April 10, 2013.

Dorothea Fanning passed away on April 10, 2013 at the age of 87

She was born in Mineola, N.Y., and moved to Port St. Lucie 25 years ago from North Babylon, N.Y.

She retired as an invoice supervisor for J.C. Penny.

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Survivors include her son, Joseph J. Fanning III of Sayville, N.Y.; daughters, Robin A. Fitzgerald and Alison A. Rubano, both of Port St. Lucie; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Fanning, Jr.

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Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospices, 1201 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997; or the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, 100 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Hills Funeral Homes-Byrd, Young & Prill Chapel, Port St. Lucie. A guest register may be found at www.ForestHillsFunerals.com.


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