- Date Of Birth: April 8, 1935
- Date Of Death: March 13, 2019
- State: Florida
Rita (Rovella) Felice of Viera, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospice, FL after a short illness.
Rita was born in Amantea, Italy on April 8, 1935, wed in 1951, and immigrated to the United States in 1953. Rita lived in West Hartford, CT for 35 years and moved to Palm Bay, FL with her husband Anthony in 1989 and then to Viera, FL in 2005.
Rita’s greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren who all cherished time spent with her. She was an excellent cook and loved to make everyone’s favorite Italian meals.
Rita was a bridal consultant for 50 years specializing in wedding gowns from 1965 to 2015 both in Hartford, CT and Melbourne, FL.
Rita is survived by her children, Helen M. (Felice) and Keith Richardson of Cheshire CT, Vincent A. Felice and his fiancé Kim Flossie of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Anthony R. Felice of Boston, MA and her five grandchildren William J. Stocker II of Terryville, CT, Anthony F. Felice of Guilford, CT, Amanda J.
Rita was predeceased by her husband Anthony Felice and her daughter Roseann (Felice) Stocker of Terryville, CT.
Rita’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the very kind and caring staff at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospice.
