Laura C. Palazzolo's Obituary
Laura C. Palazzolo, 60, passed away peacefully with family and friend by her side on December 13, 2017.
Laura has been a wonderful wife, mother and friend, also touching the hearts of many through her nursing, administration and owner operator of an Assisted Living Facility (Carmela's Cottage in memory of her mother.) She has been a caregiver her entire life, loved helping others. She was a devout Christian, demonstrating her love for God by serving in music and prison ministries. She enjoyed creating stained glass art, playing her piano, spending time with her grandchildren and cruising in her BMW.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Frank and Carmela Geraci and her brother Frankie Geraci.
Laura is survived by her husband of 35 years Vinnie; her children Vincent and Vanessa; her daughter-in-law Vicky; her grandchildren Michael and Mallory; her brother Steven Geraci and his wife Loretta; and two Nephews Douglas and Andrew Geraci.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends humbly request that donations be made in memory of Laura Palazzolo:
Mayo Clinic in Florida at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC dedicated to (transplant) or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
OR
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://stjude.org/tribute or call 800-306-1799. For on-line gifts, please include in the section “Tribute or Dedication Information” – choose ‘in memory of' and include Mrs. Laura Palazzolo’s name and/or address.
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