Mary Bacchi Obituary

MARY 'GRAMMY' BACCHI OF BRIDGEPORT Mary "Grammy" (Melchiorre) Bacchi passed away peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bacchi was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. Along with her husband, Russell J. Bacchi, Mary co-founded The Bacchi Funeral Home in Bridgeport, PA in 1952. She was instrumental in supporting her husband in the family owned business by servicing and comforting grieving families. After the death of her husband, Mary continued to work and support their son, Darryl R. Bacchi, in The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd. Mary is a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA and is on the Board of Directors of the Lafayette Ambulance Squad. Mary was a member of the Upper Merion Business and Professional Women; the King of Prussia Players Acting Group; volunteered with Meals on Wheels; and was a fond member of an Italian Dining Group. Mary loved to bake for family and friends and was well known for her dinner parties. She loved socializing and surrounding herself with many friends and enjoyed trips to Fresagrandinaria, Italy, her mother's birth place. Mary also filled her days crocheting blankets to give to friends, family, and to church events. She was also an avid seamstress and reader. Her greatest joy in life was her three grandchildren, Alexa, Alana and Alexander. She followed her grandchildren throughout their school years celebrating all of their achievements and cherished her cruise vacations with them. Born in Monocacy, PA, she was a daughter of the late Germano "Jerry" and Loretta "Maa" (DiLello) Melchiorre. She was preceded in death by a brother, Domenico. Mary was the wife of the late Russell J. Bacchi, who died in 2002. Surviving is her loving family including two sons: Kevin J. Bacchi and his wife, Beth Rieser-Bacchi of Irvine, CA, and Darryl R. Bacchi of King of Prussia, PA; two daughters, Cheryl L. Bacchi and her husband, John Stoczko of Wayne, PA, and Lorijon T. Bacchi and her husband, Peter deRooj residing in Vietnam; three grandchildren: Alexa, Alana and Alexander Stoczko; many nephews and nieces, and her cat, Peaches. Mary's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 502 Ford St., Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 12 noon. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday evening only from 5 to 8 p.m., at The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405. Interment will follow the Mass in Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Valley Forge, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 502 Ford St., Bridgeport, PA 19405 and/or to www.livestrong.org. www.bacchifuneralhome.com

Published by The Mercury from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2012.
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I miss Mary everyday. We were very close as was the entire Italian group. Whenever the Italians get together her memory becomes vivid. I loved her and I miss her. I wish her family only love and good memories of their mother. Palma

Palma Leomporra

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June 14, 2019

Darryl, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayer for you and your family is that happy memories help you through your times of sadness. K of P Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary

Lenore Runkle

June 19, 2012

Darryl, I am so sorry for your loss.

Lynanne Schaeffer

June 17, 2012

I read comments from some other people using the words dignity, grace, kindness, caring, beautiful, and classy... and those are my thoughts as well. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of breakfasts at Danny's Diner with Mary and my Mom laughing and talking in one booth with the Bacchi and Behmke kids in another.

Rest in peace Mary, You are with the rest of the angels now.

Steve Behmke

June 17, 2012

Darryl, and Family, we would like to express our sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was the epitome of dignity and grace. she was always so kind and consoling. our prayers are with you all. Jerry and Lynda Desimone

June 15, 2012

God Bless you Mary. watch over the rest of us and keep us in your care. You were a very classy and special lady May you Rest in peace

Kenny Ostrowski

June 15, 2012

Mary we will miss so very much. I will always remember our conversations, shared meals, laughter and tears.

Mary Camarda

June 15, 2012

Sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Mary was a beautiful person. We have many fond memories of the Bacchi family.

Kass Primavera and Family

Kathleen Primavera

June 15, 2012

Mary's passing is a great loss to all of us who have been a part of her life. For more than 30 years she was part of the Italian group. We shared many great meals, but also great conversations filled with much laughter and love. We will miss you.
Love, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Calamia

June 14, 2012

We are all so sorry about your Mom. She will always be remembered as beautiful, elegant and comforting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angie, Maria, Joyce, & Lori Messere

June 13, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Mary's death. She was always a classy lady and gave a certain dignity to the funerals she handled. We enjoyed talking about Italy with her and sharing recipes. We are sorry that we cannot attend the services in person, but we will be there in spirit.
Bob & Roseann DeSpirito
Sessa Aurunca, Italy

Bob & roseann DeSpirito

June 13, 2012

If heaven is anything like waking up to three dozen cookies Mary just baked, I'm sure she is in a happy place...I'll miss you Mary...and your cookies...

I hope the family finds peace in your fond memories of Mary.

With Love, Dorothy Grosick

Dorothy Grosick

June 13, 2012

God keep you,Mary in the palm of His hand.. Prayers to your family and friends who will miss you greatly.
Regina DePaolis,

June 13, 2012

Mrs.Bacchi you will be missed very much by all whom you hae touched, Carl Daywalt & Family

June 13, 2012

Our most heartfelt condolences to the
entire family. Mary was always a most respected and loved woman.

The Brownlie Family, King of Prussia Pa.

June 13, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs Bacchi (Mary) she was such a kind and beautiful woman. She will sadly be missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with the family at this time.

Teddy & JoAnne Agee

Teddy & JoAnne Agee

June 13, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wayne and Cathy Stouth

June 13, 2012

Mrs B....you will always be a very special person to our family. We will miss you very much. Now you can rest.
Love you, The Cunnane Family

Cunnane Family

June 13, 2012

Mary will be greatly missed, She was an all around great person.

June 13, 2012

I am very saddened to hear of my friend's death. I will miss her very much. I will miss her smile, her laughter and her joy when she spoke of her family. All of the Italin group will miss her in various ways but we will always remember her as fantastic cook and hostess. I feel as if I lost a sister we were that close. We shared many memories of our husbands and children and I know that she is very proud of her family. God Bless you Mary. We all love you, Palma

June 13, 2012

Our condolence to Mary Bacchi Family

John E. Stanczak and Alice Gray

Alice Gray

June 13, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's Death. I have many fond memories growing up and spending so much time with your family. You mom was a wonderful person and was the so called "cool mom". I will never forget her wonderful meals and great conversations we had. She will be missed and may she rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Paula (Proietto) France
Harleysville, Pa.

June 12, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mary's death. I will always remember her as a beautiful person, very kind and caring. Who could ever forget her in the cape and white gloves directing funeral processions at church. Rest in Peace, Mary.

Mary (DiBonaventure) DiGerolamo

June 12, 2012

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