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Florence Viracola Obituary
New York City - 12/30/1937 - 5/18/2018
81, Born in Long Branch, NJ to Thomas J. Viracola, Sr. And Jennie Sardegna Viracola. Fiddle graduated Long Branch High School and Carnegie Mellon University. She was an actress who resided in New York City most of her life. She starred in various theater productions and television shows. Her most well known being the Threepenny Opera with Sting,The Rose Tattoo and most notably the movie Easy Money. She wrote many articles for Blacktie Magazine. Fiddle cherished her personal frog collection of books, pins and memorabilia.
She was predeceased by her brothers Thomas, Jr. and brother Joseph. She is survived by brother Langdon (Dallas, TX) and sister-in-law Catherine Viracola (WLB, NJ) and many, many nieces and nephews.
Her wishes to be cremated and have a private burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, WLB,NJ. Donations in her memory can be made to NJ Repertory Theater, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740.
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Alice Evans
May 19, 2025
Fiddle will always be close to my heart. She was a supportive, talented and loving friend. I miss you, fiddle
Alice Evans
May 19, 2021
Missing you, Fiddle❤
Drew Eliot
May 19, 2019
The shock of Fiddle's passing still resounds in my heart today a year later, as I know it will for the rest of my life..During the years of our early friendship we shared many fun evenings at the theatre or concerts and delicious meals at various eateries around town.
One fun evening in an Italian restaurant that we visited so long ago on her special birthday in December is especially memorable.It was late after an evening when we had enjoyed a good play in the theatre district and were surprised that a place was still serving..We ordered drinks and I mentioned that it was my friend's birthday and wanted something special....and the waiter went viral congratulating her and invited her to have whatever she wanted ...as much as she could eat.I don't need to go into details... but.. let's just say
our Lady of The Frogs seized the moment ...They kept bringing out plate after plate. I was amazed..and YES we did leave with a doggie bag while the staff sang "Happy Birthday"...OMG Only in New York
Sadly those golden days faded away as I became very busy...we stayed in touch...and as the whips and scorns of time took their toll on our health...our visits were restricted to Emails and phone calls.
The one thing I remember about Fiddle was her unique passion for life...even while so bravely surmounting the terrible medical obstacles she endured....I now fill the vacancy she left in my life with the remembrance of that passion........I'm so sure she's in a Special Place now. God Bless !!
October 7, 2018
I am sad.
But I will not weep for this remarkably brave trooper.In recent years, Like so many other friends my visits with her were limited to phone calls - where we spoke of the terrible challenges she faced especially in finding medical attention.
Well that sorrow is over and, since we both strongly believe in life after death.
I will continue to pray for her transition..as I have included her in my prayers to Saint Therese almost every day for the last several years.
Now they will meet .
The beauty that she harbored in that great heart of hers while fighting the challenges can now be realized with the joy and love she so richly deserves. I'll always think of you with love.
GOD BLESS YOU FIDDLE
alice evans
June 22, 2018
My dear, dear friend, Fiddle -
You gave so much to so many. You were one of the most supportive friends in my life. After every phone call, you would say, "Remember how talented, how gifted you are, Alice" Thank you, Fiddle. You were so gifted, too, and I'm hoping your FROG book will be published!
I wish I had done more for you these past couple of years. An occasional phone call didn't quite make it, did it? I am missing you and will continue missing you, until we meet again, dear Fiddle! I hope you are being embraced by the greatest love of all. I'm sure you are!
I love you,
Alice
Rozanna W
June 6, 2018
Fiddle was a dear friend. Always had the best stories. Always wen tout of her way for me. Had no idea she passed until very recently. If theres a memorial please let me know. Thanks. Rozanna
dan williams
June 4, 2018
what great times we had
May 26, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the family for your tremendous loss. Jude 1: 20, 21 -okw
May 25, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
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