Adriana Marie Rossi Navarro, beloved wife of Jimmy Navarro of Hollywood, FL and Stuart, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family November 13, 2016.
Adriana was born in Boston, MA July 24, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Louie and Nancy (Guerriero) Rossi. She grew up in Boston where she met Jimmy in 1946. They were married Thanksgiving Day, 1950. The couple lived in Hyde Park, MA before moving to Florida in 1981.
She had been a facialist and an electrologist where Adriana developed personal relationships with her clients whom became friends.
She had many gifts and talents she used while creating art through Faberge Eggery, papier toile and scrapbooking.
Adriana loved traveling with her husband. Her favorite place to visit was Italy where she and Jimmy had a private audience with Pope John Paul II.
Her family knew her as a fabulous cook, especially Italian dishes. At St. Adalbert's Church in Hyde Park, she was an active parishioner mostly known for running the annual Italian Festival. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Maurice, in Hollywood and also belonged to St. Basil's Church in Miami.
Survivors include her beloved husband Jimmy aka Vinnie; daughter, Gail Marie Navarro Collins and husband Tim; sons: Jimmy Navarro (Wanda), David Navarro (Paula) and grandchildren: Michael, Stephen, Emily, Haley, Justin, Jeffrey, Peter and Stefanie. Adriana will be missed by her family and many friends whose lives she has touched.
Adriana's family would like to thank the outstanding nursing staff and physicians at Holy Cross Hospital of Ft. Lauderdale and Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stuart.
A guest registry may be signed at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com