Florence L. Averso

Florence L. Averso passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd. She was truly a remarkable lady and was deeply loved by all who knew her. Her family mourns her loss, but is rejoicing that she is now pain-free and reunited with our Great Lord.

Florence was born on January 1st, 1921 in Calabria, Italy, to parents, Francesco and Filomena Morsilli. The family emigrated from Italy when she was a year old, entering the United States through Ellis Island, NY. Florence was the oldest of three daughters. Unfortunately, her youngest sister, Raffaella, died from pneumonia at age two. Florence and her sister, Helen, grew up in a traditional Italian family and started school not knowing any English. Thanks to the loving mentoring from a Jesuit teacher, they both eventually learned the needed skills to further their education.

Florence completed her studies at secretarial school and went on to a very fulfilling career in the airline industry, where she eventually became the executive assistant to the Chief Pilot of American Airlines. Florence retired in 1984, and with husband Larry, relocated to Palm Desert, CA. where they enjoyed the beautiful weather, golfing, and making many new friendships. In 1994, they relocated to Peachtree City, GA to be closer to family. After the loss of her husband in 1997, Florence enjoyed traveling the world with her sister, Helen, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons, Robert Averso and wife, Pamela, and David Averso and wife, Martha, and five grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Roswell's Huntcliff Summit and Sunrise at Huntcliff SummitII for their loving care of Florence over the last 7 years along with the staff and caregivers of Halcyon Hospice.

The Memorial service for Florence L. Averso will be on Saturday, August 3rd at 10:30am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 101 Walt Banks Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899