Grace Sciortino

Grace Sciortino Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at home on March 28, 2011. She began her life October 25, 1912 in Sicily before immigrating to the United States through Ellis Island. While living in Brooklyn, New York, she married Peter Sciortino. After having three children, Rosalie, Phyllis and Jean Anne, Grace moved her family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1948. There she and Peter took pride owning one of Milwaukee's most well known bakeries, Peter Sciortino's Bakery. In 1977, Grace retired to Tucson, Arizona where she led an active life, filled with family and friends. She was characterized by extreme kindness, generosity and faith. Her sense of humor brought joy to everyone she met. Grace was predeceased by Peter Sciortino, her loving husband of 67 years, and her daughter, Phyllis Sciortino. Survivors include her daughters, Jean Anne Arden and Rosalie Maglio (Alfred); grandchildren, Trish Ventura (Robert), Peter A. Sciortino (Shirley), Fran Wallace (Jeffrey), Grace Maglio (Mark Pembroke), Jackie Hussey (Matt) and great-grandchildren, Philip and Valerie Ventura, Melissa Wilson (Nathan), Peter, Tim and Christine Sciortino, Liam and Ro Pembroke, Grace and Grant Hussey and Maddie Wallace. Grace also touched the lives of her many nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends. Visitation 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum.