Mary C. "Molly" Palucci (nee Petrill), age 90, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 15, 2017. Born in Hazelton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Vincent and Gertrude Petrill (nee Ward).
Molly was a 1942 graduate of Hazelton High School where she was a cheerleader and had an abundance of energy. She was an accomplished classical pianist and was in many recitals. Molly was a devout Catholic, enjoyed dancing, loved 1940's Big Band music, cooking Italian specialties and above all, her family.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas J. Palucci, her granddaughter Mia Catherine Palucci and her sisters Peggy Petrill and Jane Dougherty. She is survived by her loving children Marguerite Cechvala (the late Steve), Raphael Vantine (John), and Matthew Palucci (Doreen), devoted grandmother of Lauren Boardman, Victorie Kristie, Catherine Gonzalez, John Nicholas Vantine, Mary Vantine, Matthew Vantine, Nina Palucci, and Gabriel Palucci, and dear great-grandmother of Jacob, Isabella, Alexis, and Camila.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visit the family Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:00-11:00 AM St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, PA and to her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The American Life League, P.O. Box 1350, Stratford, VA 22555 or The American Center for Law and Justice, P.O. Box 90555, Washington, DC 20090-0555 would be appreciated.