Our beloved mother and friend, Betty Frances Saccucci, 93, of Seminole, Florida passed away on March 20, 2019, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and was from a family of twelve children.
Betty’s smile was made of sunshine and her heart was solid gold. Her eyes were as bright as shining stars. When you look to the stars, just know that is our Mother keeping an eye on all of us.
Betty was a caring Mother and loved her children. She devoted her life to caring and she was a true giver, with a great spirit and she never met a stranger.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was also member of the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and the Spirited Singles of Holy Family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lula Ward; her husband of 60 years, Frederick J. Saccucci Sr.; daughter, Linda Hopper; and eight of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her 3 sons Frederick Jr. (Jackie), Sidney (Denise) and Gary (Jean) all of St. Petersburg; 3 daughters Mary Spikes (Dan) of Seminole, Jean Meyers (Larry) of Riverview and Lena Kass (Lawrence) of St. Petersburg; her brother, JT Ward; sisters Laura Fogleman of Greensboro, North Carolina and Doris Odell of Brown Summit, North Carolina; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many great friends.
A visitation is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00PM on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Veterans Funeral Care, 15381 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, Florida, 33760. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 78th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33702. She will be interred with her husband at 3:30pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5750 49th Street N, St. Petersburg, Florida.
My heart breaks at the passing of Aunt Betty. She was a remarkable, loving,warm woman with a heart of gold. I am really going to miss her. I loved her dearly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs sent from NC.
Love ya,
Lisa
Our hearts are broken for she was like a mom to Charles and I. Her beautiful sweet smile gave her eyes that twinkled look when you were talking with her. She was such a jewel and I know God needed her to help brighten up heaven. Mom, we will never forget you and your smiles. Such joy to be around.
I want to be there so bad but with Charles in rehab and running back and forth for him, I am not able to attend. My spirit will Be will you all as you move forward. Know we love you and are praying 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ♥️♥️
I rejoice in the homegoing if my dear sweet Aunt Betty.
She fought so hard but now she is in the Arms of Jesus
in peace.
My deepest sympathies to my cousins who are grieving
her loss.
Gone from our sight but not our hearts.
I will miss her sweet smile and kind heart
God Comfort and Sustain You
Your niece and cousin from NC
So sorry to hear about Betty she was a awesome lady that I had the pleasure of knowing I waited on her at Walmart pharmacy and she was always so sweet and patient and nice we all loved her My condolences to the whole family we lost a remarkable woman who is looking over us now and is out of her page much love Amy Jones
Betty certainly was a one of kind lady, her positive energy just lit up a room wherever she was.
She will be truly missed.
Betty always had a bright smile and a warm welcome for me. She is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She has moved on but will remain here in spirit. God bless her big ol’ family, love to you all!
When I read the paper this morning, I was heart broken. I used to talk to her at her husbands grave all the time when she was visiting the cemetery. To the Saccucci family, our prayers are with you. God Bless. Ronnie and Lori Coker
A truly dear and sweet lady. Our heartfelt condolences to all the Saccucci Family.
My husband David and I want to extend sympathy and hope to our dear friends Fred and Jackie , and their big beautiful family
I have seen Betty from time to time over the years and admired her big smile and her spirit . She will be dearly missed by all her family , and she will be fondly remembered too. May God Bless you and comfort you in your grief. RIP Betty