Loretta Addeo, 87, passed away on January 8, 2011 with her family by her side. She retired from the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department in 1984 and moved to Melbourne in 1994. Loretta was known for her devotion to family and her caring nature.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Tony; three beautiful daughters, Sue (Neal) Tompkins, Frances, and Lisa Addeo-Colen (Fred); two grandchildren, Jad Tompkins and Jennifer (Chris) Leech; and one great-grandchild, Evan Leech.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 5-8 p.m., at Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Ascension Catholic Church.
The family requests that contributions be made to VITAS Hospice, 4450 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Suite 250, Melbourne, 32935, who provided outstanding care to Loretta, or to the Women's Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, 32935.