Kristal Marise Vacca

Spring Hill, Florida - Kristal Marise Vacca, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was a daughter of Dolores and the late Arthur P. Vacca, Jr., and sister of Dana Lee Vacca, born on December 31, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, spent her early years in North Providence and Narragansett. In 1974, she moved with her parents to Key West, Florida, a place that would shape her life and passions. A proud graduate of Key West High School in 1979, Kristal began her professional journey working for the City Planner of the city of Key West. In 1981, she married Billy Lambeth, a Key West charter boat captain and owner, and two years later, she welcomed her son Billy, the love of her life. Kristal’s dedication to personal growth led her to earn a degree in Cosmetology from Robert Morgan Vocational School in Miami in 1992. She became a licensed hairstylist in both Key West and Rhode Island. Later, she expanded her skills by earning a degree in medical transcription, working at Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West and South County Hospital in Rhode Island. Kristal’s talents were numerous and varied and extended far beyond her professions. Her deep love for the ocean defined her life. She found joy in fishing, sailing, and immersing herself in the water, where she felt peace and tranquility. A gifted artist, she could often be found combing the beaches for sea glass, shells, and flotsam, transforming her discoveries into unique and cherished jewelry. An additional, later love-interest was her violin. She enjoyed playing the compositions of the masters as well as semi-classical and contemporary styles and often performed in concerts with other musicians. In her own words,… she said, “The violin has changed my life and has brought me more joy than I had known in a long time.” True to the meaning of her name, "Kristal Marise"— “Christian of the Sea”— she embodied the spirit of the ocean she loved so deeply. Now, enjoying eternal peace and happiness - she is free to stream as a mermaid in the endless seas. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Chapel Services at St. Francis Cemetery Chapel, 202 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI, on Tuesday, November 26th at 1 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Church in Tarpon Springs, to be announced. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. TrippFuneralHome.com

Kristal Marise Vacca

December 31, 1960 - November 12, 2024