Elaine Asuncion Ferlita Dicpetris, age 75, passed away January 29, 2024. Although she was a Tampa native, born to Sam and Carmen Ferlita in 1948, Elaine chose to raise her family in vibrant St. Petersburg in 1979. Elaine was an artist with fine art degrees from the University of Florida and University of Chicago. For many years Elaine worked as an Adult Protective Care Investigator for the State of Florida.

Elaine is survived by a large family. Ken Dispenza, her devoted companion of 15 years, Mary Ann Duarte (sister). Daughter Dantys Bohan (Bruce), sons; Lucifer, Marius (Gaby), Sam (Rebecca), Otto (Adriana). Her grandchildren, Amanda, Austin, Gavin, Wesley, Nicholas, Miranda, Bridget, Noah, Romi.

Friends and family are invited to join us on February 25th, 1pm to 3pm at Sorensen Funeral Home 3180 30th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL.