Elizabeth "Betty" Cicchetti

Elizabeth "Betty" Cicchetti, 96, of Wenatchee, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Blossom Creek Memory Care Community in Wenatchee. Betty was born on October 13, 1912, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Feliceangelo and Giovannina Bredice. She attended school in Seattle and married Maurice Cicchetti on May 15, 1938. They lived their entire married life in Wenatchee. Betty was a lifetime member of the Wenatchee Aerie Eagles Auxiliary and for many years, was an avid participant in the Auxiliary's "sewing club." She was especially talented at crocheting, embroidering and knitting. Betty was a warm and caring person who loved to sing and laugh. She had a gift for making friends. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed doing things for them. She will be greatly missed.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice; a step-daughter, Sue Evett; and four brothers, Joseph, Anthony, William and Alfred Bredice. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Jones of Anacortes, WA; one step-daughter, Antonette Amato of Portland, OR; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as many dear and special friends.
There will be a Private Graveside Internment for family only. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 625 S. Elliott in Wenatchee with a light luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones & Jones~ Betts Funeral Home.