Arizona - Felecia Ann (Scialdone) Burchett, 62 of Queen Creek, Arizona, and formerly of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday June 9, 2020.
She was born July 26, 1957 in Herkimer the daughter of Ona (Franklin) Mogensen and the late Samuel Scialdone, Sr. Felecia was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1975 and also graduated from the former Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse.
On June 8, 2003 Felecia was united in marriage to Foster Howard Burchett, Jr. in Arizona. The couple shared a blessed union of 17 years until the passing of Howard on January 9, 2020.
For several years, Felecia was employed as a hairdresser in Arizona.
Felecia was a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt. She loved her family and enjoyed visiting with her friends either on the phone or through social media. She had a special place in her heart for her pets and in her leisure she found much tranquility in clay sculpting.
Survivors include her mother, Ona Mogensen of Ilion; two brothers, Samuel (Sam) Scialdone, Jr., and wife Susan of Forestport, NY and Mark A. Scialdone of Herkimer; nephews and niece, Max Scialdone, James Scialdone, Sammy D. Scialdone and fiancé Megan, and Stefanie Stonge and husband Shawn and their children, Dylan, Cole, and Lucas; several cousins, aunts, and uncles including John and Mary Jane Scialdone, Marie Scialdone and Loretta and Dave Atkins.
She was pre-deceased by her brother, James L. Scialdone in 1991.
A graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs, NY will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Due to current COVID - 19 restrictions, face mask and social distancing is required. Funeral arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to NBT Bank), 527 E. Albany St., Herkimer, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please make all memorial contributions to the Herkimer Humane Society, 514 State Route 5s, Mohawk, NY 13407.
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