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Bill Correira Woo

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Memorial Scheduled for Artist Bill Correira Woo

The memorial service is Saturday for St. Petersburg artist Bill Correira Woo.

A public memorial service for Bill "Woo" Correira will be Saturday, Dec. 1, at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg. The service is at 1 p.m., at 1900 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg. All are welcome to attend. Correira is a St. Petersburg artist who died Monday at his Central Avenue gallery. Correira was known for painting colorful images of marine life. He also had a high profile in St. Petersburg, beloved for his openness and generosity toward others. A Correira pastime was to paint saltwater fish and other underwater creatures in public, sometimes at sushi restaurants or on a downtown street. Other articles on Correira 1.) Fundraisers are being held locally this week to help Correira's family defray the costs for his funeral. They …

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Artist Bill 'Woo' Correira Recalled as 'Creative,' 'Generous Soul' and Artist Bill Correira Woo, St. Pete Icon, Is Dead (in St. Pete Patch)

Jill Agnew

7:16 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

So sorry and sad to hear this fine man/artist has left us all too soon. Jill Agnew   more ›

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

St. Pete Artist Bill Woo Is Dead

Correira was known for his colorful depictions of marine life and his love for downtown St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg artist Bill Correira Woo has died. The artist's sudden passing Monday was mourned by friends and loved ones, who left dozens of messages on Correira's Facebook page. "You will be deeply missed," wrote Missie Stevenson McDow. "Gosh, Bill, you will be missed. Your art and your soul," said Jean Teira Hynes. Correira owned Woo Gallery on Central Avenue and had lived in St. Petersburg for more than 30 years. Correira valiantly fought and survived brain cancer five years ago, after he was stricken on Thanksgiving Day in 2007. Correira later attributed his dedication to painting as key to his recovery. Correira almost exclusively focused on marine life, and was best known for his evocative paintings of saltwater fish. The colorful …

ann marie meder

11:22 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

He was a wonderful person! My husband and I brought our children to the gallery to meet Woo. We wanted our children to see his work and his passion for his paintings and life! We walked away that day captivated by a man who was so thankful for his talent, his life and The Lord! He will live on in all of us who were captivated by the person he was, his giving spirit and his art of the sea! The …   more ›

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