Maria Pia Vernacchio's Obituary
Maria Pia Vernacchio (nee D’Amico), age 87, a longtime resident of South Philadelphia passed on March 14th surrounded by her family. Born in Monacilioni, Province of Campobasso, Italy. Dear daughter of the late Antonio and Maria D’Amico. Loving wife of the late Lorenzo Vernacchio. Dear mother of Albert (Roxanne) and the late Salvador (Susan). Grandmother “Nonna” of Steven (Mallory), Eric (Dana), Salvador (Juliana) and Juliana (Steve). Great Grandmother of Luca and Caterina.
Sister of Francisco D’Amico and predeceased Antonio, Gino and Roque D’Amico.
Maria and Lorenzo met in Argentina where they lived many years before coming to the US. Maria was an expert seamstress who owned a bridal shop in Argentina. She continued her profession as a tailor in Philadelphia, bringing smiles to the recipients of her bridal and prom dresses. Beyond this, she was known to always be happy and went out of her way to spread that joy. In particular, she was a fabulous cook! Her family looked forward to Sunday and Holiday meals – on those days, not just anyone made dinner, “Nonna Make” dinner. Her food brought people together with conversation and laughter, filling both stomachs and hearts.
Relatives and friends are invited to Maria’s Life Celebration on Friday, March 17 from 9:45am-10:45am, followed by her funeral Mass at 11am at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 349 Evesboro-Medford Rd. Marlton NJ. Entombment will be at New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, 515 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ.
Donations in Maria’s name may be made to Gift of Life: To contribute by check, please make the check out to “Transplant Foundation” and mail to: Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd. St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. To share your fondest memory please visit Givnish.com
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