Felicia Modestina Antonecchia

Felicia Antonecchia, age 89, of Ossining NY, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2020. Felicia was born on July 12, 1931 in Casalciprano, Campobasso, Italy, to the late Laugiero & Mariannina Iammatteo. She was predeceased by her adoring husband, Augustine, whom she shared a loving life with, raising their son Anthony and partner Felicia Federbush, and daughter MaryAnn and husband Patrick Iuliano. Felicia is survived by her two elder sisters, Elsa  & Lillia, and predeceased by her brother, Felice. She was the great-hearted and affectionate grandmother of Anthony Antonecchia, Marc, wife Nicole, Erica, and Alicia Iuliano. Felicia throughout the years, worked in many different roles, cherishing most her time as a seamstress for Eva’s Dress Shop, Mt. Vernon. The one role, which she held with the greatest honor and the most pride, and true devotion was being there for her family.  She was compassionate, kind, and a loving soul. She shared her love through her food, smiles, warm hugs, soft chuckles, and effectively communicated through subtle facial and hand gestures. She celebrated 65 years of marriage with the love of her life, was the pillar of her family, and will be greatly missed; forever cherished. Visitation will be held on Thursday – October 1st,  from 4 - 8 P.M. at Waterbury & Kelly, Briarcliff, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday – October 2nd  at 10:00 A. M. at St. Augustine’s Church, Ossining, NY. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering in Felicia’s name would be welcome. Please send donations in memory of; Felicia M. Antonecchia to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development at P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087.

WATERBURY & KELLY FUNERAL HOME

1300 Pleasantville Road

Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510

914-941-0838

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