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- Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Bevacqua, 92, of Grand Island, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 in the Erie County Medical Center. Born In Indiana County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Mriz) Patsolic.
Betty was raised in Clymer, PA and moved to Niagara Falls in the early 1950’s. She later met and married the love of her life, Ernest Bevacqua. Together they owned and operated Betty B’s Bar & Grill on Pine Avenue and relocated to Third Street in Niagara Falls. She also worked for Opportunities Unlimited for several years.
Betty enjoyed bowling in various local leagues, as well as playing cards, cooking and baking. Above all, she loved spending time with her family who will miss her dearly.
Betty is survived by three children, Lucy (Ronald) Soluri, Cindy (Kevin) Mislin and Ernest (Danielle) Bevacqua; her grandchildren, Ron (Amy) Soluri Jr., Theresa (Michael) Schuey, Deena (James) Andrews, LeeAnn (Jeremy) McMaster, Keith (Tina) Mislin, Zoya Bevacqua and Giavanna Bevacqua; her great-grandchildren, Rachel, Lauren and Anthony Soluri, Michael and Judianne Schuey, Avery and Dylan Andrews, Seth and Ethan McMaster; her former son-in-law, David DiMarco, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was sadly predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth Bevacqua, her great-grandson, Grayson Mislin, and her siblings, Jack Patsolic, Ed (late Toni) Patsolic, Jean (late George) Walko, Pat (late Joe) Gentile and Mary Jane (late Frank) Scerbo.
Betty’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 31 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Interment will be held privately in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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