Juanita Maria Rogero O'Neil

Juanita R. O?Neil, 84, passed away in her Seattle home on May 1, 2003. The first child and daughter of Berchman and Marjorie Rogero, Juanita was born in Hallendale, Florida on August 3, 1918. Educated in Florida, she lived briefly in Cincinnati, Ohio with her aunt and uncle before retuning to Miami where she met her husband Lester R. O?Neil while employed by the same company. In the 1950?s, the O?Neils moved to Oakland, CA where they worked at Montgomery Wards and then on to San Diego, CA where Juanita worked for the Walter Scott Company for 24 years. After the death of her husband of 36 years, Juanita moved to Seattle in 1982 to be near her sister. She worked for Bedside X-Ray before retiring for a second time. She is survived by her brother Gene Rogero and his wife Eve of Sanford, FL, sister Alma Harrison of Edgewater, FL, and sister Marjorie Gregory and her husband Jim of Longwood FL. She was preceded in death by her sister Marion and brother Joseph. Her many nieces, nephews and dear friends will miss her. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on May 24, 2003 at St. Therese Parish Church at 3416 East Marion St., Seattle, WA.

Nita, as she was know by her family and friends, was a warm, loving and caring person who went out of her way to go the extra mile whether at work or in helping someone who needed her. She was an intelligent lady, a voracious reader, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing cards, having lunch with friends and traveling when she could. Nita enjoyed corresponding with family and friends in Florida, California, Arizona and New York. Given that her family was one of the founding families of Saint Augustine, Florida, she was very interested in genealogy. She loved to laugh, tell stories and enjoyed life to the fullest.