FEHAN, Grace Magill, Grace Fehan unexpectedly passed away in an automobile accident in Italy, on July 20th, 2022. She was born in Denver, Colorado January 5, 1995. She is survived by her husband Simone Tricca, her parents, Leslie (nee Giberson) & Rick Fehan, and her sister Sage Fehan (Jacob Oglesby). Plus many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Born with redheaded fire, she was always looking for fun and adventure. She attended St. Edward-Epiphany school from PK-8 and Powhatan High School. Playing soccer gave her joy and an avenue to burn off some of her daily fire. She was lucky enough to have two soccer families, initially playing with FC Richmond and then with Strikers in the Elite League throughout high school. She attended Barton College in NC and played soccer for them for two years. She transferred to George Mason Junior year to finish her degree. She still enjoyed soccer while playing for three recreational soccer teams while living in NOVA. She graduated with a degree in Athletic Training and as her college graduation cap proclaimed, "Life is a daring adventure or nothing". Grace loved to travel and was able to explore over ten countries and many parts of the US. Grace loved food, baking, and tasting. Growing up she always wanted to go to Italy, she made it happen while in college to work as an au pair for an Italian family in Tuscany. While working as an au pair, she met the love of her life, Simone Tricca. She moved to Italy in 2018 and married Simone in a quiet ceremony. Grace opened new worlds for us, in travel and food. Grace was employed by Deadalo Pizza initially in Italy and then found her passion for real estate with IPN Castello and James Stevens. Her dream of opening a wine café became a reality through the determination of Simone and the help of friends. Enoteca Grace in Umbertide, Italy is a thriving beautiful relaxing place filled with good wine, good food, and friendly fun people. It is exactly what Grace would have wanted and her spirit is there bringing joy to all. To encourage more young people to travel and live their dreams, A scholarship has been created in her name.
https://gofund.me/d8cf78efPublished by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13, 2023.