Frizzell Whiddon Altobellis

1922 - 2020

BORN

1922

DIED

2020

Frizzell Altobellis Obituary

Altobellis
Frizzell (Fritzie) Whiddon Altobellis (97) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away on September 7, 2020. She was born on December 8, 1922, in Jackson County, FL to the late David Conley Whiddon and the late Susie Bazzell Whiddon. She was a faithful church member at Avondale United Methodist Church (Jacksonville) for over 40 years. She sang in their choir and was active in all church events until she moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL where she attended Palms Presbyterian Church.
Her love of God and country was evident as she served in both DAR and UDC where she was Regent, Vice Regent, and treasurer for over 10 years. Her interest in the Jacksonville community was demonstrated through her membership in Jacksonville University Friends of the Library (board member) and the Jacksonville Symphony Guild. Fritzie enjoyed visiting with family and friends alike, always bringing joy to those around her.
She was preceded in death by her first husband D.A. Smith, Jr., her second husband Richard A. Altobellis, Sr., brothers David, Frank, and Amos and sister Doris, also her stepson Richard A. Altobellis Jr.
Survivors include nephew Anderson C. Whiddon (Marilyn) of Jacksonville, FL, and other Whiddon nieces as well as grandnieces and grandnephews. Step-daughter Rica A. Barrett of Tallahassee, FL, two step-grandchildren Angelina Altobellis (Drew Johnson) of Williamsburg, MA, and Richard Anthony Altobellis of Farmington, NY, as well as several Altobellis nieces and nephews including many grandnieces and grandnephews. Frances Renau, St. Augustine, FL, beloved caregiver and friend.
No memorial service will be held due to the Covid19 pandemic. Family members only will be present for a committal at graveside performed by Senior Pastor Clare Chance of Avondale United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Avondale United Methodist Church (Jacksonville), Community Health Outreach (Jacksonville), Florida Sheriff's Boy Ranch, or the charity of your choice.
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Published by Florida Times-Union from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2020.

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Michael and Vikki Whiddon

February 9, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Charilynn Whiddon

December 8, 2020

My memories of aunt Frizzell on this her birthday.... traveling with her to my daughters gymnastics competition at Grenlefe Florida, playing the piano, working puzzles with her, and searching for sharks teeth on the beach...we deeply miss you. The David Whiddon family

Roy Altobellis

September 17, 2020

Few people have touched so many in such a positive way. Always seeing the positive, and living her life with a sense of youthful exuberance. She had a compassion and respect for everyone she came in contact with. I witnessed this lady take and teach a grown man to sign his own name because he couldn't read or write. Always volunteering, making sure everyone was comfortable and accentuating the positive. Whether cooking home grown vegetables on Hershel Street or picking up sharks teeth in Ponte Vedra she catered to family and friends as easily as breathing. She also played a mean game of SKIPPO! Rest in Peace sweet Fritzie, you are missed.

Betsy Green McElaney & John(ny) T. Green

September 16, 2020

Dearest Rica,

Thanks Be to God to mourn and then celebrate the life of Fritzie who Betsy and I remember to be a great step-mom to You & Dickie and such a loyal partner of your Dad, whom we always revered in the late 50's and early 60's. The get-togethers in your home on PVB are some of our most special memories (of our youth) with the Altobellis family.

R-I-P Fritzie, knowing you fought the good fight as a loving wife, sister, aunt and step-mom to our life-long & dear friend, Rica, as the matriarch of the Altobellis family.

Patrice Altobellis Steinberg

September 15, 2020

It was the twinkle in her eye that I'll remember most about Aunt Fritzie. . . That and her calm interest & delight in everything and everyone around her. Her inherent charm & quick mind marked her as a truly gracious lady who I will remember with great fondness.

Joe Altobellis

September 15, 2020

A wonderful person who shared the joy of life with all whom knew Miss Fritzie. A gentle soul with Southern charm, she made everyone feel like Family. R. I. P. Aunt Fritzie...........

Rita Altobellis Impellizzeri

September 14, 2020

I’ll remember Aunt Fritzie as such a kind person, always with a smile, a compliment, and quiet words of encouragement. She was a gentle lady, as well as savvy and smart in business and in life. We loved visiting with her, sharing old pictures, the player piano, and some good bar-b-q. Rest in peace and know that you were an inspiration to all of us and greatly loved.

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