Felice Cenca, age 79, an extraordinarily caring and strong husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away surrounded by close family on May 15, 2022. He was born to Maria and Francesco Cenca on April 4,1943 in Ariano Irpino, Italy. After coming to America, he and his beloved wife Maria Louise (Meola) together had three children: Anthony, Marisa and the late Francesco Cenca. Felice cherished spending time in his garden, with his family and sharing in his Italian heritage. An overwhelmingly liked individual, many found memorable times and reasons to smile in the company of Felice, especially his grandchildren: Matthew, and Felicia Cenca and Julia and Rachel DiFronzo In addition, the pinnacle of strength for many, he fought his cancer battle with vigor, humor and exquisite resiliency.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, Friday, May 20th, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Felice's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org