Elizabeth "Libby"-Vecchiotti-Obituary

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Elizabeth "Libby" P. (Zimmer) Vecchiotti

Jan 28, 1958 - May 9, 2014 (Age 58)

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Spybaby Bridal and Off The Rack in Syracuse extend our sincere condolences to the family of Libby Zimmer. We are privileged to have played a part in dressing her for her wedding.

Dear Tony, Greg and Harrisoni will always treasure my time with Libby, the long talks, our first pandora bracelet that we bought on Nantucket!!

i am so sorry for your loss.

sherry rosenfeld

Tony, Greg. Harrison & Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Libby was a dear friend and I will always remember her with fondness. We had great times together golfing, kayaking or just having a coffee at Starbucks. So grateful I had her in my life.

Tony,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, Libby.

Tony, Greg, Harrison & Family - my deepest sympathy on the loss of a strong woman. I will forever be grateful that I had Libby in my life and will always carry her memories with me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Libby was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

She was a good person, she always supported with me,for my short time at the Partnership, her bright smile and good morning lifted me. My condolences go out to Family.

Tony, Greg and Harrison - my deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. I have lots of happy memories of good times at work and will miss all of the lunches and laughs we shared.

The wisest woman I know. I will miss your laugh, the sound of your voice, your sage advice, and bright spirit. May God Hold You In the Palm of His Hand. You are sorely missed. Love you.

Obituary

Elizabeth "Libby"'s Obituary

Webster: Elizabeth "Libby" Presley Vecchiotti 56, of Webster NY passed on May 9, 2014 with her family and the exceptional staff of Strong Memorial Hospital by her side. She was born January 28, 1958 in El Paso, Texas to Kenneth L. Presley and the late Ann (Whitis) Presley. She graduated from Jeffersontown High School, Kentucky and attended Anderson University in Indiana, before attending and receiving her Bachelor's from University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Later in her career, she went on to receive her MBA with Honors from The New York Institute of Technology. Libby was married to Anthony "Tony" Vecchiotti in April 2014.Libby had a far reaching and accomplished career in the nonprofit and philanthropic fields, where she was a driving force at several highly respected and visible organizations. Some of those organizations included, The Partnership at Drugfree.org; The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education; The March of Dimes National Foundation; St. Charles Foundation; St Mary's Foundation for Children and Baylor Medical University Hospital; all of which she held Senior Executive or National Level positions. Libby's immeasurable efforts have and will continue to transform countless lives thru the people and organizations she touched. She was an active wife, mother, and grandmother to all of her loved ones. She enjoyed bicycling, kayaking and Jimmy Buffett's music and way of life, where changes in latitudes and attitudes started with a margarita and chips & salsa by the water.She is survived by her husband Tony; children Greg (Kristie) Harmon of Fredericksburg, VA; Harrison Zimmer of Newport, RI; Julianna Vecchiotti of Binghamton, NY; Anthony and Carly Vecchiotti of Macedon, NY; grandchildren Cameron, Mollie, Alexis, Anneliese, Gunnar and Kellen. She is also survived by her brothers Kenneth (Mary) Presley of Alexandria, VA; Gary (Nikki) Presley of Volo, IL and extended family members Virginia (Claude) David of Pittsford, NY; Marilynn (Robert) Varrenti of Webster, NY; Max (the late Juliet) Gonano of Washington, PA; Barbara (Scott) McNeil of Webster, NY and hundreds of cousins, dozens of nieces and nephews; all of whom she loved and enjoyed.In lieu of flowers friends are encouraged to donate to the March of Dimes, 3445 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory.Friends may call TUESDAY, May 13 between 4-7 pm at PROFETTA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1650 Empire Blvd, Webster NY. A celebration of life will then be held WEDNESDAY, May 14 11:00 am at PROFETTA FUNERAL CHAPEL.A Celebration of Life will be held SUNDAY, June 8, 20014 at 1 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 9 Carlton Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. The family will receive friends immediately following in the Parish Center for a reception. Email [email protected] for more information.

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