Isabel "Neca" Fernandez Ricardo, born in Tampa on May 7, 1913 and residing in Palmetto Beach all of her life, joined the Angels peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 12, 2015, after a wonderful day out on the town with family. She was known as “Tita” to her grandchildren. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Adolph “Al” Ricardo, Sr. Isabel is survived by one brother-in-law, Ralph Herrera, and one sister-in-law, Myrtis Fernandez. Isabel was the last of 7 children, predeceased by her brothers, Alfredo “Freddie” Fernandez, Elpidio “Pete” & Dot Fernandez, Everisto & Elizabeth Fernandez, and her sisters, Rose & Leonard Rosende, Mary “Cucha” Thompson, and Margaret Herrera. Isabel is survived by two children, her daughter, Frances “Della” Ricardo Rodriguez Twist, and her son, Adolph “Junior” (Rick) Ricardo, Jr. Isabel is predeceased by one beloved daughter in-law, Kikue “Kathy” Ricardo, and two son-in-laws, Horace Rodriguez and Robert Twist. Isabel was known as “Tita” by her 6 Grandchildren and their spouses, Mark & Lori Rodriguez, Tony & Patty Ricardo, Cecilia “Cissy” Muscarella & Danny Shepard, Michael & Christen Ricardo, Matthew & Brenda Rodriguez, Anna Marie “Dee” Cox. “Tita” was blessed with 15 Great Grandchildren, Christopher & Nichole Ricardo, Dana & James Long, Rachel Rodriguez & Jacob Senechal, Brent Tupper, Angela & Ankur Agarwal, Alexandra Rodriguez, Bryan Ricardo, Carlen & Tommy Brown, Matthew “Matty” Rodriguez, Maria Ricardo, Cali Collingwood, Hyan Rodriguez, Megan Rodriguez, Caleb Ricardo, and Andrea Isabella Rodriguez. “Tita” also had 8 Great, Great, Grandchildren who she adored, Emma Cunningham, Bailey Isabella Rodriguez, Jacob Eubanks, Graham Eubanks, Ava Agarwal, Evan Ricardo, Micah Ricardo, and Adalyn Agarwal. Isabel was in love with “her people” as she called them. Isabel loved family get-togethers, the babies, cooking, fashion, shopping, laughter and well-groomed hair. Her favorite job was at her beloved Raul Vega in Tampa. She will always be remembered and revered by all who loved her. Viewing and visitation will take place on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass and service will take place on Saturday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3012 W Cherry St, Tampa at 11:30 a.m. Graveside service will follow Mass. Isabel will find her final resting place at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, 4002 N 50th St. in Tampa.
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