Felicia Maruottolo

Maruottolo, Felicia M.
Felicia M. "Twinkie" Twardy Maruottolo, age 72, of Milford, CT., loving mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly and entered Heaven's gates on Sunday, December 9, 2012.She was born in Port Chester, NY on June 24, 1940, daughter of the late Matthew and Helen Twardy of Port Chester.
In her early life, Felicia attended Port Chester public schools and was active in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, where she was a member of the choir, often singing as a soloist. She graduated from Port Chester High School in 1958, where she was a member of the A Capella Choir. She later attended Syracuse University in New York. Felicia also was a long time resident of Greenwich, CT.
Felicia loved to sing, and performed for several years in Westchester musical and community theaters. Along with other productions, she played Mrs. Malloy in "Hello Dolly" and Abigail Adams in "1776" in the early 1970's. She was also a co-star in "Once Upon A Mattress" and "Oklahoma".
Felicia loved working with her hands and really enjoyed hobbies such as crafting and gardening. She was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees, and loved to do crossword puzzles. Most recently, she was devoted to discovering and detailing her family's genealogy. Felicia was a hardworking, kind and giving person, who will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Felicia is survived by her children, Lori Ann Rakoczy of Stamford, CT., Richard Maruottolo of Goshen, N.Y., William Maruottolo and his wife Tammy of Milford, CT., and her three grandchildren, Matt, Ricky, and Emily. She is also survived by her brother, John Twardy and his wife Sharon, of Harrison, N.Y., her sister, Patricia Carriello and her husband Nicholas of Greenwich, CT., her brother, Gerald Twardy of Newport, R.I., and several nieces and nephews.
Her Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 229 Willett Ave., Port Chester, N.Y. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook, N.Y. Arrangements are in the care of the Joseph Tutera Funeral Home, 121 South Regent St., Port Chester, N.Y. There will be no prior calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter.
"Those we love and who love us don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but very near. Still loved, still missed, still very near"
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10