THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Sunday, March 25, 2012

A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Anna P. Esposito, 87, of Flagler Beach, will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM in Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, 915 N. Central Ave. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 26 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the church. The Rosary will be recited at 6:15 pm Monday followed by the Vigil Service at 6:30 PM.

Mrs. Esposito, the beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Alberto G. Esposito, Pastor of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was born in Naples, Italy, on April 21, 1924 a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta Paolella Palombo.

Mrs. Esposito was a retired dressmaker and seamstress. She was a member of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, reading, watching old movies, and listening to classical music.

Preceding her in death were her first husband, Marino Rippa and her second husband, Louis H. Esposito. Surviving are her four sons, Franco Rippa, Dr. Giuseppe Rippa and Antonio Rippa, all of Naples, Italy and Rev. Alberto G. Esposito of Flagler Beach; one sister, Assunta of Latina Italy; three brothers, Antonio and Aldo, both of Naples, Italy and Gennaro of Deerfield Beach, FL; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, 915 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach, FL in memory of Mamma Anna.