Decades of Devotion

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Honoring the memory of those driven by a sense of compassion, altruism, and a desire to create positive, lasting change in our community.

Over the past decade, the world has lost many remarkable philanthropists who dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others in Northeast Florida for many years. From funding groundbreaking medical research to providing educational opportunities for underserved communities – not to mention – funding hospitals, theatres and the Arts; their contributions continue to resonate. These individuals were driven by a profound sense of responsibility and compassion, creating a ripple effect of kindness and generosity in their wake.

As we recognize their legacies, it is important to remember that philanthropy is not just about giving money – it’s about giving time, resources, and hope to those in need. The philanthropists we honor today set an example of selflessness and vision, leaving behind a blueprint for future generations to build upon. Their work, while in some cases no longer visible, has planted seeds that continue to grow and thrive, shaping a more compassionate world for years to come.

Bob Alligood Decmber 5, 1932 – April 11, 2023
Bob Alligood
Decmber 5, 1932 – April 11, 2023
Donna “Chris” Butler Ball February 4, 1948 – April 7, 2024
Donna “Chris” Butler Ball
February 4, 1948 – April 7, 2024
Edward “Ted” L’Engle Baker February 2, 1935 – April 28, 2022
Edward “Ted” L’Engle Baker
February 2, 1935 – April 28, 2022
Chris Bryan September 18, 1945 – January 10, 2024
Chris Bryan
September 18, 1945 – January 10, 2024
Ellen Cavert June 30, 1920 – August 4, 2021
Ellen Cavert
June 30, 1920 – August 4, 2021
Luther Coggin April 27, 1931 – December 10, 2019
Luther Coggin
April 27, 1931 – December 10, 2019
Charles Commander III August 17, 1940 – November 30, 2023
Charles Commander III
August 17, 1940 – November 30, 2023
George Dorion April 16, 1929 – April 14, 2021
George Dorion
April 16, 1929 – April 14, 2021
Roseann Duran October 5, 1951 – January 15, 2024
Roseann Duran
October 5, 1951 – January 15, 2024
Sidney J. Gefen April 21, 1920 – December 12, 2015
Sidney J. Gefen
April 21, 1920 – December 12, 2015
Eiffel Gilyana September 8, 1977 – December 26, 2023
Eiffel Gilyana
September 8, 1977 – December 26, 2023
Dr. Leon Haley, Jr. November 6, 1964 – July 24, 2021
Dr. Leon Haley, Jr.
November 6, 1964 – July 24, 2021
M.C. “Ceree” Harden III May 4, 1953 – August 14, 2023
M.C. “Ceree” Harden III
May 4, 1953 – August 14, 2023
George Hodges January 29, 1938 – May 5, 2019
George Hodges
January 29, 1938 – May 5, 2019
Robert Jacoby March 26, 1928 – July 31, 2021
Robert Jacoby
March 26, 1928 – July 31, 2021
Larry Jaffee September 19, 1932 – January 28, 2023
Larry Jaffee
September 19, 1932 – January 28, 2023
Warren K. Landis February 12, 1944 – September 10, 2024
Warren K. Landis
February 12, 1944 – September 10, 2024
Henri Landwirth March 7, 1927 – April 16, 2018
Henri Landwirth
March 7, 1927 – April 16, 2018
Elizabeth “Betsy” Lovett March 19, 1930 – October 26, 2021
Elizabeth “Betsy” Lovett
March 19, 1930 – October 26, 2021
Raymond Knight Mason February 28, 1927 – January 2, 2020
Raymond Knight Mason
February 28, 1927 – January 2, 2020
William Cordell Mason 1938 – 2024
William Cordell Mason
1938 – 2024
Marcia Morales March 3, 1942 – May 11, 2024
Marcia Morales
March 3, 1942 – May 11, 2024
John Murray July 9, 1937 – May 31, 2024
John Murray
July 9, 1937 – May 31, 2024
Anne Kelley Pajcic March 30, 1945 – November 13, 2021
Anne Kelley Pajcic
March 30, 1945 – November 13, 2021
Frank Rossi July 13, 1941 – August 20, 2023
Frank Rossi
July 13, 1941 – August 20, 2023
Carol Shircliff January 25, 1931 – June 8, 2021
Carol Shircliff
January 25, 1931 – June 8, 2021
Robert Shircliff May 20, 1928 – January 2, 2020
Robert Shircliff
May 20, 1928 – January 2, 2020
A. Chester “Chip” Skinner, Jr. February 20, 1922 – August 7, 2020
A. Chester “Chip” Skinner, Jr.
February 20, 1922 – August 7, 2020
David Stein December 10, 1938 – July 27, 2024
David Stein
December 10, 1938 – July 27, 2024
George Sedding Trotter October 27, 1932 – April 20, 2024
George Sedding Trotter
October 27, 1932 – April 20, 2024
Joan Van Vleck July 27, 1930 – January 5, 2021
Joan Van Vleck
July 27, 1930 – January 5, 2021
Mary Virginia Terry 1919 – 2022
Mary Virginia Terry
1919 – 2022
Judi Zitiello October 5, 1944 – March 6, 2024
Judi Zitiello
October 5, 1944 – March 6, 2024
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