Bella Desiderio, 97, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully April 17, 2012. A resident of South Florida for 23 years, she is survived by her loving children: John, Corinne Lucido, grandchildren: Jeffrey, Diane (Brian,) great-grandchildren: Jeffrey, Christopher and Jonathan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Theodore. Visitation is private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am, April 20, 2012, at Ascension Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Boca Raton Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bella to St. Jude Children's Cancer Research, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.