Honoring Jacki Leahy

JACKI LEAHY 1954-2022
Jacki loved working on the Crooks Crew.  Her support, ingenuity and enthusiasm shaped the early years of the Crooks Annual Second Line.
Jacki was usually found near water.  She was a life guard, scuba instructor and a cruiser on her beloved sailboat, Rainbow Chaser.
She spent her last decade as caretaker of the Melbourne Yacht Club with her husband Jack and her Jack Russell terrier, Jackson.


Honoring Geno Ostrander

Larry Eugene “Geno” Ostrander was born  a redneck in Charleston SC on August 23, 1953. He was one of 4 children. 


   He discovered hashing in 1992 and attended several American and world interhashes, and hashed in at least 10 countries. He made numerous hash friends throughout the world, and he was well liked by anyone who met him. 



At his memorial in October 2021, over 100 hashers from 11 states came to pay tribute to one of the funnest guys you could ever hang out with. He loved his all-ke-haw and lived the “If you don’t start drinking first thing in the morning, you can’t drink all day!”  every day, and had his camo Tervis tumbler filled at all times. I think he invented the “10 count pour”, where you pour your liquor to the count of ten, and fill any remaining room with mixers. His 2 favorite drinks were Capt and Coke, and VO and Ginger. He even carried a bar in his truck at all times with liquors, mixers and ice so he could stop and pour himself one at all times!!!

   Although he squandered most of his money away drinking and chasing tail, he would give you the shirt off his back if you asked. He was always available to lend a hand or help a friend out. 


Even though he traveled around the world, Geno’s favorite place to visit was Key West, making several trips a year. He passed away August 2, 2021 while visiting Key West.


Honoring Catherine Good Duncan

Catherine Good Duncan transitioned safely and joyously home to her mansion of light in the Grand Universe of God’s domain on Oct. 27, 2020; although not how she, or anyone who loved her, had planned. She leaves behind her daughters Katchen Duncan (Thomas Loth) and Jessica Wex (Andrew Wex), her sister Caren Ward (Mark Carpenter) her brothers Lloyd Good III and John Good (Amber Good), her sisters in love Lisa Johnson and Tamara Chanmugam, her nieces and nephews Clara Christina Ward, Samuel Carpenter, Emily Good, Sara Alia Good-Chanmugam, Lilly Good and Logan Good, and her first grandchild, due in December.

Catherine was born in Philadelphia on Dec. 12, 1958 to Miriam Good and Lloyd Good, Jr. Their family moved to the Florida Keys when they purchased Sugarloaf Lodge in 1973. After graduating from University of Colorado, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Catherine moved back home to the Keys to raise her two daughters where they could be close to their extended and colorful family.

A member of Unity of the Keys for many years, Catherine was active on their board and music team and also loved leading meditations. She was a devoted yogi all of her life, practicing and teaching the ways of spirituality, peace and boundless compassion up until her final breath. She was a bold artist, fantastic costume maker, and loved singing with the Keys Chorale. She was incredibly funny and was known for her boisterous laugh and often amusing herself. She was also whip smart, and ready for a swim or a party at a moment’s notice. Her brilliant brain and competitive spirit made her a formidable Scrabble and chinese checkers opponent. She could even turn a jigsaw puzzle into a fierce sport. Catherine was loved by many and had innumerable best friends. She encouraged them all to follow their bliss, to not waste a single moment, and she supported everyone with her limitless generosity.

Catherine was invincible, a “complicated medical miracle”, and a 32-year (!!) breast cancer survivor. She not only survived, but thrived! She radiated zeal, good humor, positivity and dedication to a whole life. Catherine inspired everyone she met simply with her mere presence. Her legacy is truly a message of commitment to self-care, health and passionate love.

Donations to the “Above and Beyond” fund at Unity of the Keys can be made in honor of Catherine always going above and beyond for her daughters, her family and her friends. In love and peace, freedom and joy we surround you with love Mommy, “The Thrin”, Aunt Cathy, “The Duchess of Sugarloaf.”

Honoring David "Dave" Wooley


David “Dave” Arthur Wooley, 64, of Smithfield, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2022. Dave was born on February 6, 1958 in Vestal, New York, and was the son of the late J. Bedford “Jack” and Margaret “Maggie” Wooley. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Claire Robertson Wooley; two children, Christy Howard (Rico) and William Wooley (Courtney); five grandsons; his brother John Wooley; and a host of friends whom he treated as family. Dave was a proud 1976 graduate of Vestal High School and a proud 1980 graduate of SUNY Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. He enjoyed telling stories about his high school and college years and took pride in keeping in touch with his former classmates. He spent over forty years working in the marine and shipping industries, and was most recently an Operations Manager for Atlantic Container Line (ACL). Dave enjoyed golfing, being on the water, planning and attending social gatherings, and could always be found with a golden retriever close by. A service to honor Dave’s life will be held at Little’s Funeral Home in Smithfield, Virginia on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 12:00pm, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00pm at Smithfield Station. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.


Honoring Alisa Dee Higgs

October 12 1963 - December 21 2022
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow if smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
“Love your face” “To the moon and back”
“And the stars”

Honoring Jeanne Jaeger

She had the biggest heart, she was the queen of our misfit group. She retired to Key West in 2011. First she lived in a fifth wheel at (Geiger) where we met. Then she bought a house on Rockland key. Her house became our gathering place for holidays and our shared birthdays. Her favorite thing to do was to go out on the water every day, and read her books. She was a giver and she loved her dog. She will never be forgotten she will live on and all of our hearts. She was such a special lady, Shewas my best friend . When my mother passed away she became my rock never judging my behavior. She hosted the best parties, holiday get together‘s as we all gathered and became a family. I learned a lot from her. We texted every day for eight years until she passed away. In loving memory I wish that she is honored every year and we will never forget her.

Honoring Tommy Ford

My Brother, Tommy Ford, passed away July 5th, 2022.  He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.  He was one of nine boys and three girls.

Tommy was one of the bravest persons I know.  If he decided to do something, anything, he would do it.  Tommy tried working for Newport Hospital but realized he wanted to have his own business.  He tried a few businesses before he found his niche in painting.  Tommy worked very hard and was GREAT at it!  Tommy had contracts with local companies for many years before retiring.

Because of Tommy, I have so many great family memories.  What person would ever wake up after every New Year’s Eve at 2AM to cook ALL his family and friends a New Year’s Day breakfast.  That was my brother!  

He was a great brother.  Tommy was kind and always there to lend a helping hand, but also a wise guy.  He loved using his favorite line from the movie Cool Hand Luke when you weren’t listening, “What we have here is a failure to communicate”. 

He loved walking long distances, from one end of Newport to the other, and dancing at parties.

We know he is dancing with the Angels.

Honoring Willie Spicknall

Willie Spicknall
1954 - 2022
This quote best describes Willie.
“To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
And the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by
a healthy child, a garden patch or
a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier
Because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Though Willie left us suddenly, he left a huge impact on his family, friends, and community. Not only with his love for farming but with his kind heart, whit, and thirst for knowledge. When he wasn’t farming or deer hunting he was enjoying vacation with a miller lite at Sloppy Joe’s or Hogs Breath. You are loved and missed, especially for this march we do in memory of you, instead of with you.