Louise LaVecchia (Sacco), 95,passed away on Wednesday,February 6th.
Born in Polla, Italy, on April 1, 1917. Her family immigrated to Harlem in 1920. Devoted wife to the late Donato LaVecchia. After living in the Bronx and Queens they became residents of Thorpe Village in Sparkill, NY in 1988.
Loving mother of Pat Matzel and her husband Arthur of Hillsdale, NJ and Dan Lavecchia and his wife Marietta of Old Tappan, NJ. Grandmother of Christine Verbraska, Dina Holloway, Maria Zaklin and Daniel LaVecchia.Cherished Great Grandmother of eight, Amanda, Evan, William, Christopher, Nicholas, Drew, Eli and Jasper all of whom brought great joy to her later years. She had five brothers and sisters and is survived by brother Frank Sacco of Greenwich, CT.
Louise worked as a seamstress in the garment district and often said she was a domestic engineer, cooking and taking care of her family and home. She loved good food, crafting, socializing, and really enjoyed it while she volunteered and participated at the Senior Center. She was loved by all that knew her and her good neighborliness, enthusiasm and smile will be missed.
Family will receive friends and family Sunday, February 10th, 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at: Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201)767-3050
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 11th 10am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.
Since Louise was a 43 year breast cancer survivor, In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Avon Foundation would be greatly appreciated.Avon Foundation for Women, Attn: Donations, PO Box 1073,Rye, NY 10580 or http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/louiselavecchia
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