Annamae Grace

Annamae V. Grace (nee Scirrotto), 76, of Morton, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emelia (nee Calabrese) and Dominic Scirrotto. For 26 years, Anne enjoyed working as the lunch coordinator at OLPH school, where she made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children. She was the beloved wife of Gerald T. Grace, Sr., married 57 years, loving mother of Joan Grace (Rob), Denise Sontag (Kurt), Thomas Grace (Deb), Theresa Grace, William Grace, Jerry Grace (Gail), Tara Turzi (Jed), and Chrissy Walls (Kevin). Anne is also survived by her 15 grandchildren, Amelia, Eric, Rachel, Ryan, Colin, Liam, Noah, Anna, Emma, Jack, Alex, Shane, Marissa, Elena, and Mila. She is also survived by two sisters, and two brothers, and is predeceased by two sisters and a brother. Anne devoted her life to her family. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and she was always willing to open her home to friends and family. She loved gardening, spending time at the beach, and going to lunch with her close, life-long friends. She was a mom to 8 of her own children, but truly a mom to all. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Thursday, June 1, 2017, 6:00-9:00 PM at The Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home, 746 Kedron Avenue, Morton, PA 19070, followed by her Funeral Mass on Friday at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Special Olympics Pennsylvania 307 Lenox Rd. Havertown, Pa 19083 or give.specialolympics.org/Pennsylvania