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Sarah Jane Yeats Fisikelli

1930 - 2019

Sarah Jane Yeats Fisikelli obituary, 1930-2019, Fort Lauderdale, FL

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Fred Hunter's Funeral Home - Fort Lauderdale

718 South Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sarah Fisikelli Obituary

Sarah Jane Fisikelli, "Little Grandma", died on January 12th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah Jane Fisikelli was born on August 20th, 1930 to Helen and Marshall Yeats in Miami, Florida. On July 8th,1950, she found the love of her life and married Alfred "Freddy" Fisikelli. Sarah and Freddy were blessed with three children; Mary (1951), Tony (1953), and Mike (1955). Sarah was very active with their church and was the secretary for Saint Mary's School and later for Saint Kevin's Catholic Church in Southwest Miami. In 1983, Sarah and Freddy would retire and move to Southwest Ranches in Broward County. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was loved by all that met and knew her. She was a "feisty" woman, never complaining, full of life, witty remarks and the best memory of anyone around. She was always ready to listen and made sure to follow up on whatever events occurred. She loved her family, her cows and barn cats, or for Little Grandma her "Pests!" She was a devoted member to Saint Mark's Catholic Church and as Freddy became a council member for the town of Southwest Ranches, she lovingly stood by his side and helped with whatever she could. The highlight of her years were the holidays; Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas when she could get the entire family together for lunch/dinner. This included her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins, and all the extended family members whether by blood or not. Sarah is survived by her husband, Freddy; three (3) children, Mary (Mick) Maggert, Tony Fisikelli, and Mike (Becky) Fisikelli; six (6) grandchildren, Melinda, Michael, Kris, Nick, Matt, and J.C.; eight (8) great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Michael, Ryan, Andrew, Amelie, Georgiana, and Lincoln; two (2) step- great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Tyler. She will forever and always be "Little Grandma" and one of the most loved members of the Fisikelli family. Sarah is proceeded in death by her mother, Helen Yeats; father, Marshall Yeats; and two brothers, John and Jay. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Saint Mark's Catholic Church, 5601 South Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches, FL. 33330. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark's on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10:00AM. Arrangements entrusted to Fred Hunter's Funeral Home.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2019.

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January 24, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Joe DeBellas

January 23, 2019

I will never forget Sarah and Freddy going for a ride on their Servi-Cycle Motorbike when we lived at 777 NW 18 Street in Miami. Nor will I ever forget the "family lives" we have shared for the past 70 years.

Sarah, thanks for being you, I will never forget you!

Joe

LyLy Dorsey

January 23, 2019

I am very sorry for the Loss of Your Beloved Sarah. My Prayers & Thoughts are with Freddy and the Entire Family during this difficult time. May the Many Beautiful Memories you All Shared Together with her over the Years give you Comfort in knowing she "Lives in your Hearts Forever"!

Prayers & Blessings,
LyLy "Joe's Assistant"

Kim Cadrain

January 22, 2019

May you rest in peace. May the Lord Our God place his arms around all of you in this time of sorrow.

Love Kim (Arias) and Bruce Cadrain

Olimpia Lam

January 16, 2019

My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

Karol Kelly

January 16, 2019

Sleep With The Angels Aunt Sarah! Until we see each other again.

January 15, 2019

I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.

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