Rosemarie Lapella, 74, of Vero Beach died Friday, August 19, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center.

She was born February 23, 1937 in New York, New York. She was a resident of Vero Beach for 32 years, coming from Brooklyn, New York.

She was a retired CNA. She was a born again Christian.

Survivors include her daughter, Rosemarie Kenyon of Vero Beach; sons, Paul Gerome of New York, NY, Richard Kenyon of Vero Beach, Vincent Barile of Vero Beach; brothers, Peter Lapella, Stephen Lapella; Michael Lapella, and Anthony Donadio; sisters, Carol Justice, Patricia Constantine, Barbara Rosa, Bonnie Mazza, Maryann Lapella , Dianne Lapella, Elizabeth Lapella; twelve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kenyon; son, Roy Kenyon; parents, Peter Lapella and Paula Pizzo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Services: A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com