Rita Florence Felice

1921 - 2018

Rita Florence Felice obituary, 1921-2018, Sun City West, AZ

BORN

1921

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary

7924 North 59th Ave

Glendale, Arizona

Rita Felice Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2018.

Rita Florence Felice was born on July 13, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan and passed on January 2, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elmire Lucier, eight sisters and four brothers, her husband Joe Felice and his parents Paul and Mary Felice, as well as a son Richard Felice. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Mary), Dennis (Sherry), Mark (Kelly) and Brad as well as 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. She loved people and will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of family and golf, (where she carded two hole-in-ones), and of course her love of wine. We will all miss you mom. Celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 11:00am located at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, AZ. For more information or to leave a tribute to Rita, which will be published in her Life Remembered book please visit www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com

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February 16, 2018

Lisa Felice

Gram, I don't know where to begin. From the moment I met you I felt welcomed into this wonderful family you and Joe started. You welcomed my children with open arms. I will miss our laughs, your silly jokes, and your love of our Limoncello. It's those little things, the small, everyday occurrences that I'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like our family will never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.
Love you always. Lisa

February 13, 2018

Paul Felice

Mom,
These past few years as your health faded, I thought how much I would miss you when you left us, and I sure do miss you. Miss our phone calls and your laughter, and your stories and your opinions.
Dad taught us about a work ethic, but you taught us how to laugh and enjoy life. When i think of you, I smile and remember all those good times, and hope I can bring as much joy to others as you brought to me and to so many.
Love you and miss you Mom,
Paul

February 6, 2018

Cameron & Chase Baker

Dear GG, We love you a lot and we are going to miss you so much. You are one of a kind, you were always up for anything and you always made us laugh. We love you!

February 6, 2018

Melissa Baker

Grandma, When I think of you I picture your smile, your laugh and the way you made me and my family feel so loved every time we saw you. I'm grateful for all the times we've had with you and all of our memories. You were always up for a good time and you always made the good times even better. You will be missed dearly by me and my family. We love you! Cheers to you GG!

February 6, 2018

Kylee & Garrett Williams

GiGi,
We love you and miss you so much! We loved visiting you and playing games with you. You always made us feel so loved. XXOO

February 6, 2018

Melinda Williams

Grandma,
It is hard to believe you are gone. I think of you often, usually when I'm drinking red wine or a Bloody Mary. I will always remember you telling jokes, laughing and having a good time. My kids grew so close to you and I'm so happy they had you in their lives. Love and Miss you!

February 6, 2018

Stacey Harmon

Grandma! So many memories of you around the kitchen table. It didn't matter the location. Just follow the laughter and there you would be in the middle of it. You were like gravity at family gatherings. I will miss your wit, your jokes and your hugs. Whenever I think of you I smile. Love you always.
Stacey Harmon

February 6, 2018

Gigi! You were such a Great grandma. Our memories may be few but they are good ones. We will always remember you and our visits at your house and Grandpa's house in Arizona. We will miss you.
Love, Emily, Brendan and Ethan Harmon

February 6, 2018

Jeff Harmon

Gigi, It was an honor knowing you. Your wonderful sense of humor brought cheer to so many. I will miss you.

February 4, 2018

Michelle Felice

Grandma, I will miss you so much,but you will forever be with us all. You have touched so many people from every era in our family. You are such a special person and I am so proud to call you my Grandma.I love you and til we meet again xoxoxo

February 4, 2018

Brad Felice

Mom thank you for all you did for us. I have so many happy memories of you. The laughter, the love and all the lessons you taught me will be with me forever. I will forever love you.

February 1, 2018

David Thomas

Hi Grandma. Thirty years ago, you welcomed me into your family, and I've always felt like one of your grandchildren. I enjoyed your company and our little talks and the jokes you shared with me, and the ones I was able to share with you that maybe no one else heard. Those are special to me. I know you are in a better place now. A wonderful place and at peace. And I know you are watching over your family. But I'll still miss you. Thank you for being a part of my life, and for welcoming me into yours. I love you, Dave.

January 31, 2018

Julie, Mike and the boys

Grandma, you will forever be missed and loved ❤ you have brought so much joy and laughter into everybodys lives you have touched and that will forever live on in all of us! We love you so much and i know your at peace now looking over all of us. Love you grandma

January 31, 2018

Nicki Felice

Grandma, thank you for accepting me into your family. Being able to spend time with you in the last ten years was always fun and memories I will cherish! The family you created is very special and I feel so blessed to be a part of it! Love you! Love, Nicki

January 31, 2018

Mark Felice Jr.

Grandma, thank you for all of the memories we shared together. What an incredible woman you are to have raised the five men you did. Our family and friends were so fortunate to be a part of your life. Love you always and forever.

January 30, 2018

John Felice

My family and I talk about you often and will continue to do so. All the great stories. I've heard that most people say they if they could be remembered by one thing it would be they were the life of the party and you were certainly that. We were all lucky to have had you in our life.

January 30, 2018

Rick Felice

Grandma I have so many stories and memories with you that I will never forget. You are responsible for an amazing family and have touched the hearts of everyone near and dear to you. I will forever Love and miss you...

January 30, 2018

Lynn (Felice) Thomas

Grandma, there are no words to describe how much you will be missed. Your loved ones said goodbye this past week with just as much laughter as tears! Tears because of how much we'll miss you, laughter because of how much you made us all laugh! You've touched us all. The way you loved life will continue to inspire us to enjoy ours and we will forever keep your memory alive by telling your jokes and remembering the good times we all had with you. It will be impossible to have a family get together or even a glass of wine without remembering you. Thank you for loving me and my family and for giving us so many good memories of time spent with you! I love you Grandma and will see you again! Love, Lynn

January 29, 2018

Dennis Felice

There is no way I can express how much I miss you. Until now I never thought it was possible to laugh cry at the same time.
I know I don't have to say it, but you were the best.
Love you forever

January 28, 2018

Kelly Felice

I feel so lucky and blessed to have had you for my mother inlaw. You were always so much fun and I have nothing but great memories of you. Thank you for the friendship, the laughter and most of all your unconditional love. I miss you so much but just thinking of you makes me smile and laugh. I'll love you forever!

January 23, 2018

Mark Felice

Mom, when I lay there in bed at night and try to sleep, I think of you. All the joy and laughter you have brought to all you have touched.I think about all the good times we shared. Everything about you was unique. From your golf swing, the way you bowled your bowling ball, your laughter and especially your song. For all of that I am eternally grateful to have been able to share with you. You will be in my heart forever. I miss you already! Love Mark

January 15, 2018

Kathleen Felice

I will forever love and miss you, Mom.❤

January 12, 2018

Dwight Tolles

Condolences to the Felice family and thanks
for the many great memories.
Our families got acquainted when we moved to Livonia back in the 1950's & the Felice's were our neighbors. We soon became fast friends and enjoyed many activities together such as golf, little league baseball, football, etc. Over the years we went on vacations together fishing & water skiing at Higgins & Budd lakes followed by fish frys at home. We took golfing trips to "French Lick Indiana with the Blazitus & Tripp families with lots of laughs.
Joe, Rita, Molly & I also took a special trip out West in 1971. We flew into Phoenix, rented a car & drove thru Nevada to "San Francisco & then flew home. It was the best 17 day vacation ever.
In 1980 Joe & Rita ran off to Arizona & we missed them ever since.

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