Marie D. (Lella) Felice

Marie D. (Lella) Felice, 92, of Syracuse, passed away August 26, 2022 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late John and Mary Lella and graduated from North High School. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pompei Church and member of the St. Therese Society, where she held various offices and chairs, and former member of Our Lady of Pompei Parish Council. Marie had been with the Pompeian Players 37 years as a key member of Msgr. Charles Borgognoni's production staff. In the capacity as production manager, she was involved with every facet related to producing a Pompeian production year after year. Marie received the recognition seldom awarded to invaluable behind-the-scenes performers when she was honored in 1977 as the Post Standard Woman of Achievement in Musical Theater. Marie held various offices and chairs of committees for St. Thomas More Foundation and worked many years on the Charlie's Angels Golf committee, and as Co-Chair. Marie was honored with the St. Thomas More Medal in 1992, exemplifying the human spirit. She was also a member of the Festa Board of Directors, and Treasurer and Coordinator of Festa Italiana for six years. Marie was a Production Manager for Sheila Eagan Shattuck of Shattuck Productions on Drama and Musical Theater presentations for several years. She was also actively involved in fundraising for Light Up the Landmark, Arise, Summer In The City, The Irish Review, St. Lucy's Follies, Holy Family Broadway 2001, Unity Acres and Jail Ministry etc. Marie was also an active member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) local 9 for more than 30 years, where she worked as wardrobe manager. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Felice, Sr. in 1989, and her brother, John Lella in 2022. Marie is survived by her two daughters, Linda (Arthur) Campagnoni and Mary Anne (Laurence) Hoverter; her son, Edward L. Felice, Jr., her grandchildren, Amanda and Alyssa Campagnoni, Kellie and Terence Hoverter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church, 301 Ash St., Syracuse, NY, followed by a funeral mass in celebration of Marie’s life at 11:30 am at the church. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church Building Fund.

Marie D. (Lella) Felice

April 21, 1930 - August 26, 2022