Vincenzina Rao Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vincenzina Rao of Silver Spring, Maryland, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vincenzina left this world on May 14, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vincenzina Rao to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fiorello Cicala and Domenica Cicala; her husband Lorenzo Rao; and her son-in-law Aland Kolick. She is survived by: her children, Santina Kolick, Mimma Gerardi (Craig), Tina Rao and Pasquale Rao; her grandchildren, Loren Groves (Tony), Katelyn Waskiewicz (Dan), Thomas Kolick (Tara), Sarah Gerardi-Ray (JR), Melissa Tolson (Jake), Madeline Gerardi, Joseph Kolick, Hannah Gerardi and Ellie Gerardi; and her great grandchildren, Aubree, Anthony, Alivia, Domenic Groves, Wyatt, Chloe, Elsie, Barrett Waskiewicz, Emily, Leah and Luke Kolick.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support Multiple Myeloma Blood/Bone Marrow Cancer - to LLS (Leukemia Lymphoma Society) at LLS.org (https://bloodcancerunited.org), Patient Advocate Foundation - copays.org , or Healthwell Foundation.