Grace M. (Zacco) Petrone

Grace M. Petrone of Gardiner, NY, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Middletown. She was surrounded by her family.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late John and Fortunata (Miglioresi) Zacco, she was born October 25, 1954 in Englewood, NJ.

Grace concluded her 28 year career as the secretary to the Dean of Students at Wallkill Middle School, after serving various roles within the Wallkill Central School District, dedicating her life-long commitment to service and excellence. 

Grace was a devoted, loving wife of 51 years, mother, grandmother and great grandmother as well as a faithful servant of the Lord.  She was a beautiful person and sincerely lived by her beloved name, Grace.

Grace was a faithful member of the Bread of Life Church for 25 years, where she shared her love and generosity by delighting others with her baked goods and Italian dishes.

She is survived by her husband Frank Petrone, daughter Rachel Haygood and her husband DeWayne, daughter Cyndee Deagostino and her husband Jeff, daughter Frances Henry and her husband Chris, grandchildren Alec, Emily, Emma, Sophia, Ava, Aiden, great granddaughter Kinzley, brother Vincent Zacco and his wife Lois, brother John Zacco and his wife Gayle, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2025, 2pm-6pm at Bread of Life Church, 2876 Route 17K, Bullville, NY 10915.

A service will follow at the church at 6:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bread of Life Church, 2876 Route 17K, Bullville, NY 10915 or Shawangunk Valley Fire Department, 2150 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NY 12589.

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