Obituary of Albert Draetta

Albert Draetta, 69, of Palm City, Florida died, February 1, 2012, at the Treasure Coast Hospice, Hay-Madeira House, Stuart.

Born in Bronx, New York, he had been resident of Palm City for 15 years coming from Rye Brook, New York.

Before retiring he had been the owner/operator of Aquarius Hair Designs, North White Plains, New York for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Rita Draetta of Palm City; a son Gerard Draetta, of Boca Raton, Florida; daughters Rita Ann Bowan of Stuart and Marina Nuzum of Palm Beach Gardens and eleven grandchildren.

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 3 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on February 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org

An online registry is available at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.