Obituary for Felicia Genca (Zullo)
Felicia (Zullo) Genca, 90, of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Frank Genca, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born in Apice, Italy on January 11, 1929 , daughter of the late Michelangelo and Antonetta (Mesisca) Zullo.
Felicia, affectionately known as Nonni, welcomed everyone with open arms and enjoyed preparing her homemade Italian meals. She took great pride in tending to her garden and sharing her vegetables with others. Above all she cherished her family, and was a remarkable source of strength, love and guidance.
She is survived by three children, John Genca and wife Cathy of West Hartford, Louisa Genca of Newington and Maria Genca of West Hartford; her grandchildren, A.J. Kiskila and partner Jennifer Ellis, Cory Harrison and Katrina Genca and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Aubrey Kiskila.
Felicia also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, as well as family and friends. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, three sisters, sisters-in law, and brothers-in-law.
Funeral procession will be Saturday, (January 4), 9:00 am from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hours are Friday, (January 3), from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com
Felicia, affectionately known as Nonni, welcomed everyone with open arms and enjoyed preparing her homemade Italian meals. She took great pride in tending to her garden and sharing her vegetables with others. Above all she cherished her family, and was a remarkable source of strength, love and guidance.
She is survived by three children, John Genca and wife Cathy of West Hartford, Louisa Genca of Newington and Maria Genca of West Hartford; her grandchildren, A.J. Kiskila and partner Jennifer Ellis, Cory Harrison and Katrina Genca and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Aubrey Kiskila.
Felicia also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, as well as family and friends. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, three sisters, sisters-in law, and brothers-in-law.
Funeral procession will be Saturday, (January 4), 9:00 am from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hours are Friday, (January 3), from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com