Elvera Verdecchio
September 9, 1917 - February 18, 2008
Elvera Verdecchio (nee DeClemente) age 90 of Carneys Point died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Southgate Health Care Center. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Errichetti DeClemente of Camden, NJ. She was a member of St. James RC Church, Penns Grove. Mrs. Verdecchio enjoyed reading and gardening. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she loved spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Pietro “Pete” in 1986 and her son, Ricardo “Rick” in 2003. Surviving are her children, Armondo of Penns Grove, Jeanette Spencer of Carneys Point, Elizabeth Miller of Cape May, brothers, Harry DeClemente of Hill Top, NJ, Albert DeClemente of Clementon, NJ, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A viewing will be held Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State St., Penns Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday in St. James RC Church, State St., Penns Grove. Interment will follow in Lawnside Cemetery, Pilesgrove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Cross, 258 Johnson St., Carneys Point, NJ 08069 or to the Penns Grove – Carneys Point Library, 222 S. Broad St., Penns Grove, NJ 08069. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com
Elvera Verdecchio (nee DeClemente) age 90 of Carneys Point died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Southgate Health Care Center. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Errichetti DeClemente of Camden, NJ. She was a... View Obituary & Service Information