Elizabeth Santucci

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Santucci, 92, of Arnold, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born Jan. 6, 1929, in Coraopolis, daughter of the late Margaret (Keating) Parks and Lloyd (Doris) Parks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 years, Anthony (Tony) Santucci, son, Anthony (Skip) Santucci, in-laws, Perry and Lena Egelsky, Augie and Annie Campana and Alfonso (Foe) Santucci. Betty graduated from Arnold High School as a Proud Arnold Lion in 1947. She was a homemaker and devoted mother, who always made her home welcome to friends and family. She loved the friendships and memories of growing up and raising a family in her beloved Arnold. Betty was also an avid dog lover and a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Betty attended The River A Community Church in New Kensington. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Santucci, of New Kensington, with whom she made her home for the past year; son, Mark (Leslie) Santucci, of Arnold; daughter, Patty Santucci, of Arnold; and daughter-in-law, Pattie Santucci, of Cheswick; grandchildren, Shawn (Shan) DesLauriers, Ryan (Merrit) DesLauriers, Joel DesLauriers, Anthony Santucci, Vinessa (Dan) Clunan, Danielle (fiance Jeff Ueng) Santucci, Mark (Bernadette) Santucci and Steven (Jessica) Santucci; great-grandchildren, Dakota (Kelley) DesLauriers and Brooke DesLauriers, Finnegan and Lucious DesLauriers, Lucas DesLauriers, Graeson Santucci and Sicilia and Bruno Santucci; and is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Clara and John (Hubby) Toney, sister-in-law, Dorie Santucci, and brother-in-law, Guido Santucci, and many nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, "BUDDY". The family wishes a special thank you to the Grane Hospice caregivers, along with Beverly, Carol, Renee and Virginia who all gave our mother so much exceptional care and love. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, 724-335-0100. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Dean Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's name can be made to Grane Hospice Care, Animal Protectors of New Kensington or an organization of choice. Online condolences to be at www.rjslater.com.