Obituary
Florence Theresa Della Volpe
1930-2022
Our Beloved Mother, Florence Theresa Della Volpe of Sarasota, Fl. passed away peacefully at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida on May 16th, 2022. Florence was born on December 22nd, 1930 in Paterson, New Jersey to parents Joseph Farraye and Zekeya Kayal. She was 91 years old. She was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church since the family moved here in 1987. Florence worked from home for the family’s business for 35 years, keeping all the bills paid and the customers happy until recently when the business was sold.
She then became a full-time Homemaker who really enjoyed cooking, the kitchen was definitely her favorite place and she always made sure everyone was well fed before she ever sat down to eat a meal. She also enjoyed tending to the many Orchards growing in her yard, and talking with family and friends on the phone.
Florence was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Vincent James Della Volpe, her son David Della Volpe and her grandson David Della Volpe Jr, her brothers Louis and Albert Farraye, and sister Alice Daleo. She is survived by her 3 sons, Vincent Joseph Della Volpe, Victor Albert Della Volpe, and Gary John Della Volpe along with her brothers Joe and Tony Farraye and her sisters Mary Tahan, Lee Mills; her daughters in laws are Alisha McDaniel Della Volpe, Diana Della Volpe and Stephanie Lynn Hollenbeck; her Grand Children are Janelle Marie Della Volpe, Gina Ann Caro, Anthony Victor Della Volpe, Olivia McDaniel, Heath Brownlee, Steven Della Volpe, Michael Della Volpe and Giovonna Rose Della Volpe, and her Great Grand Daughter Camila Rose Caro
A Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 833 Magellan Drive, Sarasota, Fl. 34243. followed by the Interment of the ashes in the St. Frances Garden to be with her husband.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your charity of choice
Gary, we grieve with you and your family; we loved Flo so much. Thank you for taking such good care of your Mom.
We are praying for your family, and will continue to do so in the days, weeks, and months to come.
With much love,
Porter and Joanie
Mom and I at Church
My wonderful memories of you, Flo....
How I loved our connection over the miles on Facebook and phone calls too. Your early years back in Paterson, were enjoyed with your cousin Mary, my dear departed Mom. She loved you so much! She told me about the fun times you and your sisters had as teens, going out together. Later, when I came along, growing up close by, I loved visiting Aunt Zekeya and spending time with you all. They were such happy family times!
Flo, in your life, you continued that love of family in your own growing family and their love for you is proof of your legacy. Aunt Zekeya and Uncle Joe would be smiling at the happy and loving family you created. Rest in peace, dear Cousin Flo, and say hi to my Mom in Heaven.
Rest in peace Mom... You are now in the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ and you are with Dad, David, and all of our departed loved ones. We will all join you someday in eternal rest in God's kingdom with you... You were the most religious person I ever knew and you taught us all to worship Jesus and always do the right thing, I hope to be half as good at this as you were~ Thanks for raising us as church-going Catholics and, making sure we had faith in God because that's what is getting us through this! I Love you and miss you Mom! Your son Victor