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- Betty M. Zucco, 91, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jesse (West) Parone.
Betty was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara University. On August 6, 1947, she married her beloved husband, Andrew A. Zucco, who predeceased her on June 6, 2010.
Betty was a talented seamstress and quilter. Her love and passion for the craft led her to a manager position at Mary Lester Fabrics, Mila Fabrics, and JoAnn Fabrics. Betty later served as the Director of the Lewiston Senior Center for many years until her retirement. She also volunteered for many local organizations throughout the community including the Kiwanis Club during the annual Lewiston Peach Festival.
Mrs. Zucco was a longtime, active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church and a prior member of the Lutheran Church of the Escarpment, both in Lewiston, NY.
She enjoyed china painting and danish needle painting, baking cookies for Messiah's Vacation Bible School, and camping with her family and friends. Betty was also an excellent cook and especially enjoyed hosting family gatherings at her home during the holidays.
Betty will be greatly missed, but she will continue to live on forever in her family's hearts.
Mrs. Zucco is survived by her two children, Robert A. (late Carolyn Van Schaik) Zucco, Esq. and Richard Zucco, Esq., both of Niagara Falls, NY; her cherished granddaughters, Olivia and Lorena Zucco; two siblings, Frances Parone, Anthony Parone; and was predeceased by one sister, Marilyn (Dr. Guelfo of Lewiston, NY) Canali. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Joseph (Madelein) Zucco; many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her extended family, Ted (late Cheryl) Sadler, Charlene and Jim McSweeny, Mike and Judy Heath, and their children.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 23rd from 1-3 PM and 5-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Betty's funeral service will begin on Friday at 10:30 AM in Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida Street Lewiston, NY. Interment will follow in N.F. Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Carolyn's House - YWCA of Niagara Frontier, 542 6th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to Families of FANA of WNY, 1048 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, familiesoffana.org. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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