Christina Avella
February 25, 1944 – October 16, 2021
Christina “Chris” Avella, 77, of Sun City Center passed away on Oct. 16, 2021.
She was born on Feb. 25, 1944, in Queens, N.Y., to the late Margaret (nee Hilzinger) and George J. Craig Sr.
Chris retired after a successful career in nursing.
She was a member of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad, the Sun City Center Safety Patrol, the Red Hat Society, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the German, Italian and Irish Club.
Chris is survived by her beloved children, Alicia (Andrew) Squires, Nicola (Leigh) Avella; siblings, Timothy Craig, Margaret Deegan, George J. Craig Jr.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, Nicolas, Cristopher, Alex; faithful companion, Trixie; many extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Nicola Avella.
A visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SCC Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
She was born on Feb. 25, 1944, in Queens, N.Y., to the late Margaret (nee Hilzinger) and George J. Craig Sr.
Chris retired after a successful career in nursing.
She was a member of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad, the Sun City Center Safety Patrol, the Red Hat Society, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the German, Italian and Irish Club.
Chris is survived by her beloved children, Alicia (Andrew) Squires, Nicola (Leigh) Avella; siblings, Timothy Craig, Margaret Deegan, George J. Craig Jr.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, Nicolas, Cristopher, Alex; faithful companion, Trixie; many extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Nicola Avella.
A visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SCC Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.