Clara Acquaviva Obituary
Clara Acquaviva, 92, a resident of Valhalla, a former resident of Tuckahoe, NY passed away peacefully at home. She was born on March 20, 1931 to John and Mary (Boniello) Botte in the Bronx, NY.
Clara met and married the love of her life, Peter Acquaviva Sr. in 1955, a marriage that lasted 60 years. Peter sadly passed away in August 2015.
Clara is survived by her loving and devoted children, Susan Nicoletti and Peter Acquaviva Jr. Four cherished grandchildren: Michael J. Nicoletti, Amanda Nicoletti, Peter R. Acquaviva, and Alyssa Acquaviva plus many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Aldo J. Botte.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St.Judes Children's Research Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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