HORNELL - Felicia J. Rohalla, 95, formerly of 79 Elizabeth
Street died Sunday morning (June 2, 2019) at Elderwood at Hornell Nursing
Facility where she had resided for the past two years. A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born April
19, 1924, and was the daughter of Giacomo & Jenny (Armetta) Grillo.
Felicia was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and attended
Hornell High School. She was employed
for 26 years at the former Merrill Hosiery and for 10 years at the former
Huguets Textile Corporation. She also
worked at several restaurants in Hornell, including the Sun Set Inn, the Ponce
DeLeon and the Big Elms Restaurant.
Felicia was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and
was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.
She was a member of the Ladies of Columbus for many years. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed
playing the NYS Lottery. In 1985, she
was rewarded when she won $25,000.00 playing “Instant Lotto”.
She was married in 1968 to Walter Rohalla who died in
1969. She was also preceded in death by two
brothers, John Grillo and Joseph Grillo; and two sisters, Rosemary Lombardy and
Mary Diaello; 2 brothers-in-law, Tony Diaello & Donald Lombardy. Surviving
are 2 sisters-in-law, Jane Grillo of Hornell and Shirley Grillo of Belmont, NY;
nieces & nephews.
The family of Felicia J. Rohalla will receive friends on
Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St.,
Hornell, NY. A funeral service will be
held at the conclusion of calling hours at 5:00 p.m. with Deacon Robert
McCormick officiating. Burial will be in
St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Felicia’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in her name be made to St. Ann’s Academy, PO Box 446, Hornell, NY 14943. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon
Funeral Home.
