Born on February 18, 1943 in Wilton, Connecticut
Departed on July 13, 2025 in Rockledge, Florida
Janet P. Failla, 82, of Melbourne Beach, Florida passed on July 13, 2025 in Rockledge, Florida She was born on February 18, 1943 in Wilton, Connecticut to Frank and Dorothy Frost Eberhardt.
Her family includes her husband of 65 years Paul J. Failla, Sr., sons Steven (Marilyn) Failla, Scott Failla, and Pall (Mary) Failla, Jr.; sisters Lois Viglione, Sharon Vlader and Lori (Robert) Catino; grandchildren Siena, Louis, Mark, Jacqueline and Sam; great grandsons Frank and Finegan.
Janet worked for Dr. Michael Ville for 15 years. She dedicated her life to her family and had fun making t-shirts with the Chrystal Lake Dog Walkers.
Family and friends may gather from 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm on July 19, 2025 at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901.
Please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association for research in Janet’s memory: Alzheimer’s Association
8 entries.
Kathy and Roger Cohen
from Melbourne Beach wrote on July 21, 2025:
Paul and family, we were very saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of you both from when we were neighbors on Lakeview Drive. Our boys remember Janet’s Christmas cookies every year. She always had a smile on her face. She loved to talk about her boys! She will be sadly missed.
Mikayla Rose Binck
from Saint Petersburg wrote on July 20, 2025:
Janet was like a grandmother to me during a very hard time in my life. She spoke softly and with kindess always. She encouraged me and treated me like one of her own grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with this entire wonderful family and all of their loved ones during this hard time.
Mark Kydes
from Stratford wrote on July 17, 2025:
Deepest condolences to the Family. Janet was a loving mom to her boys and us other kids in the neighborhood. She always greeted us with cookies or popsicles and her bright beautiful smile.
Rita and Bob
from Norwalk, CT wrote on July 17, 2025:
Paul and family, Our deepest sympathies to you, our heart broke over hearing of Janet's passing. We have so many great and funny memories of the times we spent together in CT. Janet's sense of humor was infectious to everyone. Take care, we'll be thinking of you Paul and Janet, Rita and Bob
Mark Kydes
from Stratford wrote on July 17, 2025:
Our deepest condolences to the family. As a young boy, I so loved Janet ("Mrs Failla"). Every time I came knocking to see if one of her boys could come out and play, I was met with a hug, a cookie, a Popsicle and a huge smile. Over the decades, the hug and the smile (and the cookies) were freely available and always appreciated. May God now bless her with the love that she so freely gave to others.
Clint and CarolAnn Downs
from Melbourne Beach, Florida wrote on July 15, 2025:
Janet was the sweetest lady and quickly showed us friendship and kindness when we moved in five years ago. I could always hear her coming with the barking of her dog, Brutus. He was a character like her. We certainly will miss her and wish her family, are deepest condolences.
Susan Clark
from Richmond Virginia wrote on July 15, 2025:
My Aunt Janet’s beautiful smile and contagious laughter will always be in my heart. She was always such a JOY to spend time with at family get togethers. Janet’s legendary cookies and other desserts will also be remembered by all as she was an avid and talented baker. My very special Aunt Janet will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. I am praying for the entire family during this difficult time.
With Lots of Love from Virginia,
Susan and Harvey Clark
Ann Peoples
from Crestwood, Ky. wrote on July 15, 2025:
My deepest sympathy to my brother Paul Failla, devoted husband to Janet for 65 years. Janet was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother, who also enjoyed many good friends and neighbors. She was especially noted for her wonderful baking attributes which she generously shared with family and friends alike. Janet was always ready with a smile, good humor, and a helping hand to those in need. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Our prayers and sympathy to her entire family.
Ann & Roger Peoples
Susan & Harvey Clark
Gerry & Patti Adkins
Born on February 18, 1943 in Wilton, Connecticut