Agnes Ann Smerillo's Obituary
Agnes Ann Smerillo (Young), 98, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1986, formerly of Long Beach, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born September 11, 1924, in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Brecksville High School and worked for the Board of Education until she met her husband of 70 years, Orlando Smerillo. They moved to various places following his electrical engineering career in the steel industry; Buffalo, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Bethlehem, PA and Long Beach Indiana, before retiring and moving to Fort Myers in 1986 to be close to their two young grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was devoted to her family, was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Agnes is survived by her loving children, Glenn Smerillo of Italy and Elaine Hawkins (Fred) of Fort Myers, FL; two grandchildren, Michael Ciccarello (Renee) and David Ciccarello (Katy); three step grandchildren, Amanda Female (Nick), Ryan Hawkins (Madeline) and Phil Ciccarello (Laura); four great grandchildren, Chandler, Collins, Reed and Landry; as well as six step great grandchildren, Alaster, Avery, Eli, Hannah, Grace and Lillian.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2023 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL. A Funeral Service will be celebrated 5:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Green Lea Estates section of Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lee Health Foundation, 9800 S Healthpark Dr Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
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