CAMINITI, Lucia S., 93, of Tampa, passed away at her home on September 19, 2020. She was born in Fairview, NJ and moved to Virginia Beach, VA in 1968 and then to the Tampa area in 1993. Lucy’s favorite past times were sewing, gardening, cooking and spending time with loved ones.
Before retiring she worked in the embroidery and garment industry for 36 years before starting a new career in the food service industry. She spent over 40 years as a cafeteria worker in both Virginia Beach, VA and Tampa, FL Public School System. She is survived by her loving children; daughters, Diane and husband Nick Cocking and Debra and husband Mike Johnston; grandson, Carl Cocking; and granddogs, Bentley, Rudy, Kali, and Fletcher. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Caminiti and a brother, Paul Paternite.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Blount & Curry West Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr. Tampa. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 8220 W Hillsborough Ave.Tampa. Burial will follow 1:00 pm at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Family and friends are invited to gather at Lucy’s home directly following the internment for a celebration of her life.