Gerda Marcelletti

Gerda (94) was born on January 17, 1931, in Berlin, Germany, to Richard and Gertrude Hupker. She met her husband, Albert Marcelletti, while he was stationed in Berlin during the Berlin Airlift. They married in Germany before returning to the United States and went on to share 71 loving years together, most of them in Rome, NY. In Rome, Gerda worked as a skilled hairdresser for 25 years. She was an endlessly selfless caretaker who always ensured her family's well-being. She will be remembered for her nurturing personality, her delicious and carefully prepared dishes, and the many beautiful pieces of handmade knitwear she created for her home and her loved ones. Gerda loved keeping busy with books, yardwork, and puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling and took several memorable trips to Europe, Africa, and Russia with her family. As a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.

Gerda is survived by her daughters, Gloria Sestito (Fred) of St. Petersburg, FL, and Barbara Marcelletti of Tampa, FL; her son, Albert Marcelletti (Janet) of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren, Marc Florczyk (Deanna), Eric Florczyk, Karla Marcelletti, and Bianca Marcelletti; and her great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brooke Florczyk. Predeceased by her husband, Albert Marcelletti.

Internment will take place at 11:30 AM on September 19th, 2025, at Sarasota National Cemetery, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 2:00 PM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring nurses and doctors at Melech Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerda's memory to the Melech Hospice House of Chapters Health System at www.chaptershealth.org/for-volunteers-donors/personal-giving/.