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Orazia "Grace" Petruccelli

April 20, 1944 — May 23, 2017

Orazia, "Grace" Petruccelli, 73, formerly of Allentown, PA. passed away peacefully in her sleep, on May 23 at Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Margarita (Pappano) Petruccelli. Born on April 20, 1944 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, her family moved to Bangor, PA where Grace later worked in two blouse mills for 26 years. (Arlene Sportswear Mill and Fashion Robe Factory.)

Surviving are her brother, Mario Petruccelli of Lanham, MD and a sister, Lilia D'Avella of Kensington, MD. She is predeceased by her brother, Francis J. Petruccelli, of Bethlehem and Donato Petruccelli of Silver Spring, MD. Grace is survived by 17 nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and nephews.

Grace lead a life of constant prayer for her family and friends. Her spirit will live on in all those who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10103 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 on Thursday, May 25 followed by Mass at 11:00. Entombment will follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD.

In lieu of flowers, "Memorial Donations for Grace" can be made to Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home Auxilliary, 724 Delaware Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017
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St. John The Evangelist Church
10103 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring MD
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, May 25, 2017
11:00 AM
St. John The Evangelist Church
10103 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring MD
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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