Obituary
Alma Rafaela Hart, 81, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023.
She was born on June 5, 1942, in Callicoon, NY, to the late Henry and Alma Doyle. Alma dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse before retiring. She was a devoted Catholic and lived her life with faith and compassion. Alma made Vero Beach her home 20 years ago, having relocated from Virginia.
She is survived by her children, three daughters: Ann Farnsworth and her husband Steve of Vero Beach, Eileen Holmes and her husband George of San Diego, CA, and Monica Paro of California, MD; and three sons: Larry Hart and his wife Alison of Amsterdam, NY, Phillip Hart and his wife Monica of Fargo, ND, and Peter Hart and his wife Shelly of King George, VA.
Alma leaves behind a legacy of love and family, as she is remembered by her 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Anthony Hart.
Friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation on Thursday, December 14th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach, with a prayer service at 6:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15th, at 12:00 pm at St. Helen Catholic Church, followed by a reception.
Alma will be laid to rest on Monday, December 18th, at 10:30 am at South Florida National Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, Lawrence.
Alma's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May she rest
in eternal peace.