Lucye “Claudette” Sinopoli, 84, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021 with her family by her side at Empath Health Palliative Care Unit. Lucye was the beloved wife of Anthony Sinopoli with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Lucye Claudette was the daughter of the late Claude G. Ayers and Lucye Marion Ayers.
Born in Wilson, NC, Lucye grew up in Columbia, SC, graduating from Eau Claire High School and later worked for a local jewelry store. Upon her marriage to her husband Anthony, the couple moved to Rutherford, NJ. Lucye worked at the Violations Bureau in Rutherford as a court administrator. Lucye and Anthony moved to their retirement home at On Top of the World, Clearwater in 2003. She was a member of St. Mary’s and Light of Christ Catholic churches. She loved to sew and often made clothes and toys for her children and grandchildren. Lucye loved traveling especially to Italy and Gettysburg, PA and enjoyed many cruises, most notably one which included her entire family for their 60th wedding anniversary.
Lucye is survived by her 2 daughters, Kathleen Hill and Cheryl Girardi; 2 sons, David and Anthony Sinopoli; 8 grandchildren, Melissa, Kyle, Kimberly, Lucas, Lucy, Daniel, Jonathan & Jessica; and her brother, Claude Ayers.
Lucye’s memorial service will be Thursday, April 15th at 10:30 am at Light of Christ Catholic church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice. https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/ways-to-give/ or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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