Lucia Grace Corsiglia, 97, died Jan. 16, 2015.
Born Lucia Grace Ferrara, but known to all as “Nonnie,” she leaves behind two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She received a bachelor’s in nursing from New York University, graduated first in her class from Brooklyn & State Hospital and was on the staff of New York Hospital and Cornell University. After marrying Albert Corsiglia, she moved to Miami to start a family, but continued her career at Miami Baptist Hospital (1963-1981), eventually becoming Head Nurse of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She was active in her community, serving for many years as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, and for three years as PTA president. After the death of her husband, she moved to Temple Terrace to be near her grandchildren. From early on in her life, she was a patron of the arts, particularly dance and opera. She often assisted at her daughter’s school, Firethorn School of Dance, and was much loved by students and parents alike. Though raised as a Catholic, she was drawn to the teachings of The Baha’i Faith, and joined the faith at age 84. She particularly loved the prayers and the teachings regarding the oneness of humanity, was an active and beloved member and served on the first Local Spiritual Assembly of Temple Terrace. In 2004 she moved to Plant City, where she lived with her daughter (Lucia C. Hatcher) and son-in-law (Dr. John S. Hatcher).
Condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
