Linda A. Smarrelli, 56, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Long Island, New York, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Linda was born February 10, 1956 in Bethpage, Long Island, New York to the late Ethel (nee-Padrevito) and Jimmy Smarrelli. Even as a young woman having graduated with a degree in Business, Linda strived to always increase her knowledge in everything she did. A resident of Punta Gorda since moving from her native Long Island in 1980, Linda was President and Owner of Certified Inspection Service, Inc. in Charlotte County. In 1995, Linda met the love of her life and husband, Jerry W. “Bug” Fehr. She and Jerry enjoyed working alongside one another every day. Though she left New York, she remained at heart a New York Yankee’s fan, and all who knew and loved her knew her love of animals, especially cats.
Among her favorite things were the waters of the Gulf, her beloved pool, and her construction projects. Her credo in life was that when you got up to bat that your always swing for the fences. Her idea of enjoying life to its fullest was being like Curious George, a cute, little monkey that would always be pressing buttons to start the excitement.
She is survived by her beloved husband and sweetie of 17 years, Jerry; daughter Bonnie Fehr; sister, Vanessa and brother-in-law Joseph “Joe” Petrosino; brother, Jamie Smarrelli; nephews Anthony, Joseph and Daniel Petrosino, and Ryan, Keith and Eric Smarrelli; her maternal aunt and uncle, Rita and Larry Padrevito; and numerous loved cousins. In addition to her parents, a brother, Anthony Smarrelli, preceded Linda in death.
A Gathering will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., with Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Roberson Funeral Homes Punta Gorda Chapel.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory, Punta Gorda Chapel.