BRUNETTI BETTY ELIZABETH (BUCCI) Age 90, of Pittsburgh, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her home with her loving husband and children by her side. Beloved wife and high school sweetheart to Ted A. Brunetti for 68 years; loving mother of Tedi (Jim) Mason, Mary Parke, David Brunetti, Betsy (Fred) Fyock, Lisa (John) Avolio, Gina (Joe) Yamrick, Ted J. Brunetti, Joseph Brunetti, and Anita (David) Phillips; loving grandmother of 18; caring great-grandmother of ten; sister of Antoinette Ganter and Ida Gallagher. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Marie Brunetti; grandson, Samuel Kirk III; sons-in-law, Eric Parke and Samuel Kirk, Jr.; and siblings, Jim Bucci, Sue Bucci, and Dr. Francesco Bucci. Betty was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Bucci. She was a beloved teacher, swimming instructor, and a licensed massage therapist. Betty was also an actress and a proud member of the Actors' Equity Union with her husband, Ted, for many years. Her favorite theaters were the Pittsburgh Playhouse and the Civic Light Opera. She also appeared in commercials and films. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 11 a.m. in St. Germaine Parish. Entombment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org/memorial. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
