It is with profound sadness and a great sense of loss that the family of Ausselita “Ausso” Anita Allen deFreitas announce the passing of our beloved sister, auntie, cousin and friend on December 25, 2024, at the age of 91.
Ausselita Allen deFreitas was born on April 22, 1933, and was the fourth child of James “Big Jim” and Louise Allen, who predeceased her in death.
Ausselita was the loving and devoted wife to Ralph deFreitas, who also predeceased her in death after 44 years of marriage. Ralph deFreitas was a renowned and well-respected goldsmith who perfected the craft of handmade earrings, bracelets, rings, initial pendants, and many more items of jewelry that continue to be cherished and passed on as heirlooms.
Ausselita attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School from kindergarten to her twelfth-grade graduation. Three days after completing high school, Ausselita began her career as an airline customer services professional at the Harry S. Truman Airport, where she worked for 40 years, beginning her career at Carib Air in 1952 and ending as customer service manager in 1992 at Eastern Airlines.
Ausselita (Ausso) Anita Allen deFreitas is predeceased by her husband Ralph “The Goldsmith” deFreitas; parents James “Big Jim” Allen and Louise Allen. Aussselita leaves to celebrate her life and legacy her sisters Angelita Jennings, Angela Allen and Arlene Monaghan; brother Algernon Allen; sister-in-law Zoraida Allen; Neices; Jacqueline Allen Dennis, Marcella Jennings Collier, Annette Raimer, Edithrose Jennings, Rebecca Jennings, Diana Allen, Yvette Allen, Pamela Monaghan, Alicia Powell and Algie Allen Johnson; Nephews; Lawrence Jennings, Kevin Jennings, John Jennings, Michael Watley, Stephen Tyson, Steven Allen, Edgar Allen, Jose Allen, Dylan Monaghan, Michael Allen and Anthony Allen; Special Great-Neice Ama Dennis; Special Great-Nephew Jason Allen LaBeet and an extended family of Massac, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, godchildren and her special godson Pablo Medina.
Special appreciation is extended to Ausso’s lifelong and special friends Delita Venzen DeLagarde, Beulah Wilson Larcheveux, Eleanor Cerge, Irene Acosta, Cleone Beaverhoudt, Ish Lugo, Evelyn Quetel, Doloris Jowers, The Class of 1952, Jose Denis and Rolston Prosper. A special thank you to Blanche Yearwood, Father Marcel and Father Joseph of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral for their weekly visits to offer prayers and blessings.
There will be a funeral service on January 27, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, immediately followed by a burial service at Western Cemetery 2.
