Felicia Illuzzi

Felicia Goffredo Illuzzi, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her home.
A funeral mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at St. James “The Greater” Catholic Church, officiated by Father Jerome. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.
Felicia was born on January 11, 1942 in Giovinazzo, Italy to the late Michele and Nicoletta Battista Goffredo. She is also preceded in death by 2 sisters and one great-grandchild (her namesake, Felicia Rose Wheeler).
Family was the most important thing to Felicia. Although she was tiny, she was tough. Her love was unconditional and she loved taking care of her grandchildren while she was still able. She was a devout catholic and very old school. Everything was to be made from scratch (no “store bought garbage”). She will be dearly missed by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband, Nicola Illuzzi; daughter, Santa Illuzzi Wheeler and husband, Frances A. Wheeler III; sons, Michele Illuzzi, Nicholas Illuzzi, Jr. and wife Danielle; grandchildren, Kara N. Wheeler, Francis A. Wheeler IV, Tiana R. Illuzzi and Kylie R. Illuzzi; great-granddaughter, Sophia M. Wheeler and a host of other loving relatives and friends.