Ivan Wilfrido Emmanuelli

Ivan Wilfrido Emmanuelli, 66, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 4, 2013. He was born in Puerto Rico to parents Carmelo and Pura Emmanuelli on October 29, 1946. Mr. Emmanuelli retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service to his country. He worked as a counselor for the Florida State Health Department and was of the Episcopalian faith. He moved to the local area from Puerto Rico in 1989. Mr. Emmanuelli was in the Who’s Who of St. Leo College, was a Professor at Logo’s University and obtained his PhD in Ministry and Sacramental Theology as well as his Masters in Biblical Archeology, Theology and Systematic Theology at Regent University. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Ruth Emmanuelli; sons, Johanes Emmanuelli of Pennsylvania and Khaleb A. Emmanuelli (Vanessa) of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Ruth Alexandra Estevez (Lester) and Khrista A. Emmanuelli (Gerald Williams), all of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Ralph Emmanuelli of Clearwater, FL; sister, Vilma E. Emmanuelli of Sarasota, FL and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, March 15, 2013 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218 with The Rev. Dr. Miguel Rosada officiating as well as full military honors. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.