Our beloved, Dolores Intile Aquila, 88, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on August 10th 2025. Dolores was born on November 1st, 1936, to Earnest and Jeanette Intile in New York City, NY. After graduating from Cathedral High School in New York City, she went on to study nursing. After graduating from nursing school, she worked as a nurse in various departments including surgery, gynecology and mother/baby. On July 12, 1958, Dolores married Vincent Aquila and went on to have four children, Bruce, Jeffrey, Vincent, and Mary.
Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, and her parents, Ernest and Jeanette. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Laura), Jeffrey (Hilda), Vincent (Julia); her daughter, Mary; her grandchildren, Angie Aerrola, Benjamin (Fernando), Abigail, and Madeline; her great-grandchildren, Lauren and Steven; and her brother, Richard (Paula). Dolores also leaves behind a supportive group of nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Dolores was known for her warmth, generosity, and the undeniably loving spirit she brought to the world. She touched the life of every person she met. Inspirational, kind, loving, funny, and—most notably—feisty, she lived each day to the fullest. Her greatest joys were raising her children, spending time with family and friends, and serving as a dedicated nurse for over 35 years at Medical Center, Humana Hospital, and then Huntsville Hospital. In her nursing career, she comforted and cared for countless patients, often leaving such a lasting impression that people would stop her in public to say she was the most compassionate nurse they had ever known.
Dolores also loved to dance, especially line dancing during her retirement years. She found joy in reading, chatting with friends, and, to the delight of many, cooking delicious Italian meals. Perhaps she was best known as a prayer warrior among her family and friends. A devoted Catholic, her faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she attended Mass as often as she could.
Dolores’ legacy is one of kindness, empathy, and a deep, reverent love for God. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Truly, she was one of a kind.
Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, August 15th at 1:00pm and visitation from 12:00pm to 12:45pm beforehand. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2300 Beasley Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35816.
