On September 16, 2023, Felicia Marie Rocchio went for a ride on her new motorcycle with excitement in her heart and an ear-to-ear grin across her face. As God would have it, that was the last and best day of her earthly life, as she rode right through the gates of heaven into the long-awaited and loving embrace of Christ. Every part of Felicia’s life was fueled by passion and curiosity. She used every ounce of energy she had to love and follow Jesus. And even after the challenging journey to becoming a Doctor in Physical Therapy, she was eager to learn anything she could to bring more healing and comfort to her patients. For Felicia, there were no lines between work, life, worship, and adventure; she brought the same vibrant, silly, and bubbly energy to anything she did. On this side of her eternal life, the beach was her home, seashells were her currency, and sloths were her spirit animal. Her vitamins came in heavy doses of sunshine, palm trees, and playing with Kai — her dog and closest confidant. If she were writing this, there’s no way she’d get through it without using her own made-up language with words like “shmigumps” and “shmatagutz.” Or to really drive her point across: “to the jigga watts.” Since the day Felicia was born, she was strong-willed and ready to run full speed toward everything life had to offer.

She paved a path of mischief for her three younger siblings, and yet, made it her job to protect them. It didn’t matter if they were fighting, inventing new shenanigans, sneaking out, or watching endless re-runs of Friends; there were few things she loved as much as being with her brother and sisters. If there was an opportunity to surprise someone or make their day, she’d do it without a second thought. If there was a gift she thought her family or friends would love, she’d get it. No matter where she went, she showed up with a beaming smile on her face and joy in hand. Her father, Domenic, is left with rich memories of many Bible studies, Felicia’s surprise visits, and their yearly tradition of happy belated birthday jokes. Inheriting her bottomless collection of tropical treasures and preserving their mutual affection for dogs is her mother, Jodi, aka Momma Jingles. She handed the baton of chasing the world’s best sunsets and lobster rolls to her sister, Angelina. Antonette, her youngest sister, will always cherish their puppy ice cream dates and continue holding tightly to Felicia’s spirit of strength in her service journey as a police officer. And left to carry the torch of silliness and pursue adventure in her honor is Felicia’s brother, Francesco, his wife, Charlotte, and their son, Theo. We know that the memories and impact of her love extend far beyond immediate family; she shared that love with so many. If you’d like to join us in remembering the color and goofiness she brought in the thirty-three years God let her be with us, there will be a memorial visitation Tuesday, Sep 26 and a funeral service Wednesday, Sep 27. Time and location details can be found above.