Avon/Fairport: At age 77, Felicia passed away on October 28, 2020 at Crest Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center in Fairport, NY. She was born on March 6, 1943 in Rochester, NY to the late Michael and Lillian (Bellomo) Morreale. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother Dr. Charles Morreale and brother-in-law Anthony Gallis. Survived by husband Ronald Thew, sister Josephine Gallis, sister-in-law Barbara Morreale, special friends Jean Cray and Marcia Pickering, and several nieces & nephews.
Felicia graduated from East High School and later earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from the State University at Buffalo. This led her into a career as a child protective caseworker with the Monroe County Department of Social Services. After retiring from the Monroe County Department of Social Services, Felicia worked part time as a social worker in the emergency department at Strong Memorial Hospital. Felicia loved dogs and had many German short hair dogs during her lifetime.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fairport Public Library, 1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 or C.U.R.E Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Ron,
My heart breaks to hear of Felicia’s passing.
She and I were best friends growing up. I’ll never forget the good times we shared
even going into adulthood.
I’ll miss and love her always.
Rose Rawlins
Ron, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Chris Quackenbush
I am very sorry to hear about our loss of Felicia. She will be missed at our coming EHS Class of 1960 60th class reunion that was rescheduled for August 14, 20201 due to COVID19 restrictions. I knew something was not right when her mail was returned several weeks ago. She will be missed!!!
Ron,
I don’t know what to say, my heart breaks for Felicia. She was, in my opinion the kindest person I have ever met. My deepest sympathy to you and everyone who loved her.
Linda
Ron , so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I had the honor and privilege to know and work with Felicia in Child Protective Services. I learned so much from her as a caseworker and enjoyed her sense of humor. Felicia was always ready and willing to lend a hand to all around her. She was a dedicated, knowledgeable, caring and kind person. We lost touch with each other after retirement, but I have thought of her often through the years and wished her well. Working in the garden at the home sounds so much like the Felicia I knew. May she be welcomed to heaven. She has earned her wings here on earth.
Ron,
I’m sorry for your loss. I too have wonderful memories of Felicia. She was a terrific advocate for the children and families she served. Her positive attitude was a gift to all of us. I know how much you love and cared for her to the very end. My heart breaks for your loss. May the peace of God and your wonderful memories sustain you.
Marcia
Ron,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ron,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved wife Felicia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ron and Kay McAfee
Cornelius, NC
I am so saddened to hear of Felicia’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Felicia in the 1970’s in the child protective unit. Felicia, Marcia Pickering and I shared an office together at Bosco House where she became a mentor and friend and I am grateful to have learned so much from her. Her dedication, compassion and knowledge touched both the families with whom she worked as well as her co workers. Her sense of humor often brightened my day. I’m sorry to say that I lost touch with her over the years, but continued to hold her in my heart. Condolences to her family and friends.
I’m very sorry to hear of Felicia passing. We went to grammar school and high school together. I never finished high school, and we lost touch.
Prayers for you and family.
Lilianne and Ron,
So very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Felicia, and enjoyed my last visit with her last Oct., where I learned that she was gardening in courtyard of the home, where she was able to be outdoors. She was always gracious and kind to all and will be missed. Rest In Peace.
Dearest Ron, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of beloved Felicia. Felicia was my on the job mentor when I was a Caseworker in training so she taught me alot about being a public servant and providing quality casework service. I have always been grateful to her for helping me along. Felicia was a fabulous, dedicated, wise and kind Child Protective Caseworker who gave alot-I loved working with her-I could always sleep better when she was on the afterhours. Felicia and Marcia Pickering were a dynamic duo. It can be easily forgotten how hard some staff worked and how dedicated they were to good outcomes. I loved Felicia and admired her immensely. I love you too Ron. I hope we can talk soon. Rest in Peace lovely Felicia,