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ORAZIA PETRUCCELLI Obituary


ORAZIA PETRUCCELLI "Grace"  
On May 23, 2017, Orazia, "Grace" Petruccelli, 73, formerly of Allentown, PA. passed away peacefully in her sleep in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Margarita (Pappano) Petruccelli. Born on April 20, 1944 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, her family moved to Bangor, PA where Grace later worked in two blouse mills for 26 years. (Arlene Sportswear Mill and Fashion Robe Factory.) Sister of Mario Petruccelli, Lilia D'Avella, and the late Francis J. Petruccelli and Donato Petruccelli. She is survived by 17 nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and nephews. Grace lead a life of constant prayer for her family and friends. Her spirit will live on in all those who knew her. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. on Thursday, May 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. where A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, "Memorial Donations for Grace" can be made to Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home Auxilliary, 724 Delaware Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 24, 2017.

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