Celeste Ann DeBono's Obituary
Celeste Ann DeBono of Sun City Center, passed away Tuesday, September 17th, 2024.
Celeste was born in Hightstown, NJ to her parents, Elmer And Mary Skahan. While attending high school in Amityville, NY, she would meet the love of her life, Manoel DeBono. The two would marry and start a family in Lindenhurst, NY. The family would then move to Seminole, FL where Celeste would become active in the "Seminole Lake Country Club". Next, Celeste and Manoel would retire to Sun City Center, FL where they were avid golfers.
Apart from golf, Celeste was well known for her love of painting and was skilled in both mahjong and bridge.
Celeste is predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Manoel DeBono; her parents, Elmer And Mary Skahan; and her son, Michael DeBono.
Celeste is survived by her daughters, Celeste DeBono Nelson and Michele Joerres; her sister, Carol Mir; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
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